Admission season guides 2027-28
When forms open, what rules apply and how to apply well — city by city, with schools worth a look.
Delhi admission guide
Delhi private-school nursery, KG and Class 1 admissions are coordinated by the Directorate of Education, which usually publishes one common schedule for all private unaided schools — typically with forms from late November and the first list in January or February.
Read the guide →Mumbai admission guide
Mumbai has no single common schedule: CBSE, ICSE and IB schools usually open pre-primary and entry-class registration between September and December, and state-board schools follow later. Seats at popular schools fill quickly, so start enquiries early.
Read the guide →Bengaluru admission guide
Bengaluru's private schools run their own admissions, and many open pre-primary and entry-class registration as early as September to November for the following June session — earlier than most cities. Plan your shortlist by late summer.
Read the guide →Pune admission guide
Pune's private schools run school-wise admissions, typically opening pre-primary and Class 1 registration between October and January. As in Mumbai, the RTE 25% quota is handled separately through Maharashtra's online lottery.
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