Army Public School Bangalore 2026-27: Admission Notification, Selection List, Lottery Result
Army Public School Bangalore 2026-27; Army Public School (APS), K Kamaraj Road, Bangalore has released the official Admission Notification for the Academic Year 2026–27 for Balvatika–I (Nursery) and Class I. The information below is compiled from the official PDF notification issued on
22 December 2025.
Visit Official Website – https://apsbangalore.edu.in/
🔹 Admission Start Date: 02 January 2026 (08:30 hrs)
🔹 Last Date for Online Submission: 25 January 2026 (16:00 hrs)
Admission Priorities
Admissions will be considered strictly as per the Army Welfare Education Society (AWES) priority list.
- Priority 1: Children of serving Army personnel (including DSC Ex-Army), widows of Army personnel, TA personnel with 5+ years embodied service.
- Priority 2: Children of Ex-Army personnel retired/invalided with pension.
- Priority 3: Children of serving Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard personnel.
- Priority 4: Children of retired Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard personnel.
- Priority 5: Children of Ex-Army personnel with less than 10 years of service and not categorized as ESM.
- Priority 6: Defense civilians, CAPF, MES, GREF, TA (not embodied).
- Priority 7: Grandchildren of serving/retired Army personnel.
- Priority 8: Other civilian children.
Admissions for Balvatika I–III and Class I will be accepted for Priority 1 to 3 until 30 April 2026. After that, admission for Priority 4 to 6 may be allowed based on vacancy. Priority 7 and 8 will be considered only if civilian seats are available. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
Available Vacancies
- Balvatika–I (Nursery): 2 Sections
- Class I: 5 Sections
- Balvatika II & III: Admission only for defence personnel on transfer
- Class II–XII: Admission subject to vacancies (for serving defence personnel only)
Online Admission Procedure
Step–I: Online Registration
- Visit: https://erp.awesindia.edu.in
- Select Apply for Admission under the Admission bar.
- Select Location, Zone (Bangalore), and Class → Click Search.
- Select APS Bangalore → Proceed.
- Fill the required details and submit.
- Enter OTP to complete the inquiry.
- Fill the admission form → Save & Continue.
- Upload documents → Save & Continue.
- Verify details → Confirm.
- Make Payment → Download the submitted form.
Step–II: Document Submission
Submit the hardcopy of the application along with required documents at the APS office between 10:00 am to 1:30 pm (working days) before 31 January 2026.
Required Documents
A. For Serving Armed Forces Personnel
- Relationship-cum-Service Certificate
- Posting/Move Order
- Birth Certificate
- Quarter allotment/local address proof
- Aadhaar of student and parents
B. For Ex-Servicemen
- Discharge Book (all pages)
- Birth Certificate
- Part-II Order (if child born after discharge)
- Aadhaar copies
- Address proof
C. For Defence Civilians / Paramilitary
- Serving Certificate + Salary Certificate
- Birth Certificate
- Aadhaar copies
- Residential Address proof
D. For Civilians
- Serving Certificate (if applicable)
- Birth Certificate
- Aadhaar copies
Age Criteria (As on 31 March 2026)
| Class | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Balvatika I (Nursery) | 3+ Years | 4 Years |
| Balvatika II (LKG) | 4+ Years | 5 Years |
| Balvatika III (UKG) | 5+ Years | 6 Years |
| Class I | 6 Years | 8 Years |
| Class II | 6 Years | 8 Years |
| Class III | 7 Years | 9 Years |
| Class IV | 8 Years | 10 Years |
| Class V | 9 Years | 11 Years |
| Class VI | 10 Years | 12 Years |
| Class VII | 11 Years | 13 Years |
| Class VIII | 12 Years | 14 Years |
| Class IX | 13 Years | 15 Years |
| Class X | 14 Years | 16 Years |
Admission Test & Interview
Students coming from Non-APS schools must attend the offline admission test. For Balvatika I to Class I, an oral interview will be conducted in English, Hindi & Maths.
Important Notes
- Submitting the registration form does NOT guarantee admission.
- Civilian admissions (Priority 7 & 8) are considered only if vacancies exist.
- Fraudulent or incorrect documents will result in rejection.
- Contact APS Bangalore office (10:00–13:30 hrs) for queries: 080-25581238 / 9663092942.
Issued by: Dr. Kavitha K, Principal, Army Public School Bangalore Date: 22 December 2025