School Admission Age Calculator
Check CBSE and ICSE school admission age eligibility by date of birth.
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Eligible
Yes ✓
Age on Cutoff
26 yr, 2 mo, 30 d
Cutoff Date
Mar 31, 2026
Summary
Eligible for Class 1 (CBSE) in academic year 2026-2027. Child will be 26 years old on March 31, 2026.
Indian school admission often hinges on whether a child has reached a minimum age by March 31 of the admission year. This guide explains typical grade thresholds and how to verify eligibility before applying.
The March 31 cutoff
For academic year 2026–27, schools typically ask: how old was the child on March 31, 2026? This snapshot date determines nursery, LKG, UKG, or Class 1 eligibility regardless of when you submit the application.
Private schools following CBSE or ICSE often publish the same age matrix in admission brochures. State boards may shift the cutoff or grade names.
Typical minimum ages
Nursery: 3 years, LKG: 4 years, UKG: 5 years, Class 1: 6 years by March 31. These are guidelines—prestigious schools may enforce stricter cutoffs or cap intake by birth-month.
A child born April 1, 2020, turns 6 only after March 31, 2026, so they may need to wait for Class 1 in 2027–28 unless the school allows early admission exceptions.
Worked eligibility example
Target: Class 1, CBSE, academic year 2026–27. Cutoff: March 31, 2026. Minimum age: 6 years. Child born June 12, 2019 is 6 years old by March 2026 → eligible. Child born August 2020 is only 5 on March 31, 2026 → not eligible for that year.
Always obtain the official age policy from the school because ICSE affiliates and international boards may differ.
Last updated: August 6, 2026
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