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School Admission Age

Right age for the class?

In short

School admission is decided by a child's age as on a cut-off date, commonly 31 March. Enter the child's date of birth, the cut-off and the class, and this calculator returns the exact age and whether it meets that class's age band, plus the best-fit class for the age.

Admission Eligibility

Age as on 31 March

Many schools use 31 March or 1 April of the admission year.

Is your child the right age for the class?

Schools admit children by their age as on a cut-off date — for Kendriya Vidyalayas and many others this is 31 March of the year admission is sought. This calculator finds the child's exact age on that date and checks it against the age band for the class you're applying for.

A common rule of thumb is that the minimum age for Class I is 6 years, with each higher class adding a year. This tool uses that pattern (minimum = class + 5, upper limit two years above) and also tells you which class the child's age best fits.

Note: Exact age bands, and relaxations for SC/ST/PwD children, vary by school and change year to year. Always confirm against the current admission guidelines.

Why the cut-off date matters

Two children born in the same year can fall on opposite sides of a class boundary depending on their birth month, because eligibility is fixed to the cut-off date, not the calendar year. Getting the exact age on that date removes the guesswork.

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For precise age on any date, use the chronological age calculator; to track a young child's age, see how old is my baby in weeks and months.

FAQ

Common questions

What is the age cut-off for Class 1 admission?
Commonly the child must be at least 6 years old as on 31 March of the admission year, though some schools and states use slightly different minimums and cut-off dates.
What date is used to calculate school admission age?
Most schools, including Kendriya Vidyalayas, use 31 March of the year admission is sought. Your child's age is measured exactly on that date.
How are the age bands worked out?
This tool uses the common pattern of minimum age = class + 5 years, with an upper limit two years higher, and tells you the best-fit class for the child's age.
Are there relaxations for reserved categories?
Many schools relax the upper age limit for SC/ST and children with disabilities. Exact rules vary, so check the current admission guidelines.
Sources & standards
  • Guidelines: Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan admission rules and the Right to Education Act.
  • Cut-off: age is commonly measured as on 31 March of the admission year.
  • Note: exact age bands and relaxations vary by school and state.
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