Nursery admission in Kolkata
Nursery admission in Kolkata for the 2027-28 session usually opens between November and January, ahead of other classes. 60 schools in Kolkata admit children at nursery or pre-primary level; listed fees run ₹7K – ₹5.72 L/year.
Quick facts
- When does nursery admission start in Kolkata?
- Nursery forms in Kolkata usually open between November and January for the session starting in April. Schools announce dates on their own websites; many begin accepting enquiries months earlier.
- How many schools in Kolkata admit children at nursery level?
- 60 schools in Kolkata on AdmissionSchool admit at nursery or pre-primary level, including 23 CBSE schools and 13 ICSE schools.
- What documents are needed for nursery admission in Kolkata?
- Schools typically ask for the child's birth certificate, address proof, recent photographs, the parents' ID proof and, where applicable, caste or EWS certificates. Check each school's admissions page for its own list before you pay a registration fee.
- What is the nursery fee in Kolkata?
- Annual fees across the pre-primary schools we list in Kolkata range about ₹7K – ₹5.72 L/year. Registration and admission charges are usually separate one-time amounts.
How to apply, step by step
- 1
Shortlist on distance first
List every school within a realistic daily commute. At nursery age a shorter journey beats a bigger name.
- 2
Check the age cut-off
Confirm the age the school requires as on 31 March of the admission year before paying any registration fee.
- 3
Collect documents
Birth certificate, address proof, photographs, parents' ID and any reservation certificates the school accepts.
- 4
Register within the window
Submit forms as soon as they open — pre-primary registration windows are short and seats are the fewest of any grade.
- 5
Attend the interaction
Most schools hold an informal parent-child interaction rather than a test. Ask about staff ratio, nap and washroom support while you are there.
Schools admitting at nursery level in Kolkata
Don Bosco School
Ballygunge, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
Stratford Day School
Habra, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
South Point High School
Ballygunge, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 5 Class
Khalsa High School
Bhowanipore, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
Orchids The International School
Joka, Kolkata
Grades: Pre Nursery - 12 Class
Lakshmipat Singhania Academy
Alipore, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
St. Xavier’s Collegiate School
Park Street, Kolkata
Grades: LKG - 12 Class
Birla High School
Elgin, Kolkata
Grades: Pre Nursery - 12 Class
Loreto Day School
Dharamatala, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
Calcutta Girls High School
Bowbazar, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
D.A.V. Public School
Taratala, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
St. Thomas' Boys' School
Khidirpur, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
The Heritage School
Anandapur, Kolkata
Grades: Pre Nursery - 12 Class
Loreto Day School
Elliot, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
Orchids The International School
Madhyamgram, Kolkata
Grades: Pre Nursery - 12 Class
St. Augustine's Day School
Barrackpore, Kolkata
Grades: Pre Nursery - 12 Class
Loyola High School
Mominpore, Kolkata
Grades: LKG - 12 Class
St. James School
Entally, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
Grace Ling Liang English School
Topsia, Kolkata
Grades: UKG - 12 Class
Orchids The International School
New Town, Kolkata
Grades: Pre Nursery - 10 Class
Purushottam Bhagchandka Academic School
Tollygunge, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
Angels World School
Barrackpore, Kolkata
Grades: Pre Nursery - 10 Class
St. Thomas' Boys' School
Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class
Delhi Public School Newtown
New Town, Kolkata
Grades: Nursery - 12 Class