KVS admission 2026: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has set April 02, 2026 as the final date for submitting online applications for Class 1 and Balvatika admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. The registration process, which opened on March 20, 2026 at 10:00 am, will close by the end of the day.Admissions for entry-level classes are being conducted entirely through an online system, while other classes will follow a mixed mode based on seat availability. Officials have confirmed that document verification will be carried out strictly during the process to prevent discrepancies.Schedule outlines key admission stagesThe admission schedule specifies that the first merit list for Balvatika will be issued on April 08, followed by Class 1 on April 09. The second list will be released on April 16, and the third list on April 21.Offline registration for Class 2 and above is scheduled from April 02 to April 08. Admissions for these classes will be conducted between April 15 and April 20, subject to vacant seats. The final admission deadline, excluding Class 11, is June 30, 2026, while all processes will conclude by July 31, 2026.Eligibility criteria based on age cut-offAge eligibility is determined as of March 31, 2026. For Balvatika-1, children must be aged between three and four years, while Balvatika-2 requires four to five years and Balvatika-3 five to six years. Admission to Class 1 requires a minimum age of six years. Relaxation provisions apply for specified categories.Admission process varies by class levelFor Class 1 and Balvatika, selection will be carried out through a lottery system, with multiple merit lists released. Applications are accepted online only for these categories.Admissions for Classes 2 to 8 will take place offline, provided seats remain vacant, and forms must be submitted at the respective Kendriya Vidyalaya. For Classes 9 and 11, admissions depend on seat availability, with Class 11 entries linked to Class 10 results.• Direct link to apply onlineReservation norms and priority categoriesReservation is implemented as per government guidelines, with 15 per cent for SC, 7.5 per cent for ST, 27 per cent for OBC (NCL), and 3 per cent horizontal reservation for CwSN.Priority in admissions is assigned to children of Central Government employees, followed by those of PSU and autonomous body staff, state government employees, and other applicants. Transfer history over the past seven years is also considered.Documents and compliance requirementsApplicants are required to submit valid documents including birth certificate, address proof, caste certificate where applicable, service certificate, and disability certificate. Authorities have stated that incorrect information may result in cancellation, and submission of an application does not ensure admission.
