Delhi EWS Admissions 2026: Govt to conduct computerised draw of lots tomorrow

NEW DELHI: Delhi government will conduct a computerised draw of lots on Friday for admission of children under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Disadvantaged Group (DG) and Children with Special Needs (CWSN) categories in private unaided recognised schools for the current academic session.

The Directorate of Education's Private School Branch issued the circular on Tuesday, stating that the draw would be conducted as per the admission schedule for entry-level classes under the EWS, DG, CWSN categories.

The admission process is for entry-level classes, including pre-school, pre-primary and Class 1, in private unaided recognised schools of Delhi. The department had earlier extended the last date for submission of online applications by eligible EWS, DG and CWSN category applicants up to March 23.

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Delhi EWS Admissions 2026: Eligibility, guidelines

According to the guidelines, the age limit for admission as of March 31 for students under the EWS and DG categories is between three and five years for nursery, four and six years for KG, and five and seven years for Class 1.

For CWSN, the age limit is more flexible, allowing children aged between three to seven years for nursery, four to eight years for KG and five to nine years for Class 1 to apply, it stated.

According to the DoE's guidelines, the EWS category applies to children from families earning less than Rs 5 lakh annually, with an income certificate from the Revenue Department of Delhi. "Families holding Below Poverty Line (BPL) or Antyodaya Anna Yojana ration cards are also eligible for admission under these categories," it stated.

The DG category includes children from SC, ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), orphans, transgender children and those affected by HIV, it mentioned. Additionally, children with disabilities must provide a government-issued disability certificate. No income certificate is required for them, the DoE added.