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School Admission Age Calculator India

State-Specific Class 1 Eligibility & Current Grade Validator.

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Select State & DOB

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Parent's Intelligence: Enter your child's DOB. The Green Row below will show the market-correct grade for your state's rules.

Academic Roadmap

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School admission rules in Bharat vary significantly by state. While NEP 2020 mandates age 6 for Class 1, states like Tamil Nadu and Karnataka allow entry at 5.5 years, whereas Uttar Pradesh permits admission at age 5. Our school admission age calculator India automatically adjusts for these local variances, session start months (April vs June), and cutoff dates to provide a legally valid admission roadmap.

How to use this Calculator

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Select State: Choose your region to load specific age rules (e.g., TN for 5.5 years).
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Enter DOB: Input the birth date to calculate the "Legal Eligibility Year."
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Check Status: See if your child is "Direct Eligible" or needs an "Adjusted Start."

Frequently Asked Questions

Which states allow admission at 5.5 years?

States like Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Rajasthan currently follow the 5.5 years (5 years 6 months) criteria for Class 1 admission.

What is the rule for Uttar Pradesh (UP)?

UP allows children who have completed 5 years by 31st March to enter Class 1, making it one of the earlier entry states.

Does Maharashtra follow NEP?

Yes, but Maharashtra uses a 31st December cutoff. A child must be 6 years old by Dec 31st of the academic year.

What if my child is born in May?

In April-session schools (CBSE), May-born children miss the March cutoff and usually join the next batch unless the state allows June cutoffs.

What does the Green Row indicate?

It highlights the current academic session and the specific grade your child should ideally be attending right now.

Is this valid for 2027 admissions?

Yes, the OTechy engine uses dynamic year calculation, making it accurate for future sessions like 2027-28 and beyond.

What is the KV admission age?

Kendriya Vidyalayas strictly follow the central NEP rule: Minimum 6 years and Maximum 8 years as of 31st March.

Can I check for ICSE schools?

Yes, select "Default (NEP/CBSE)" as most ICSE schools align with the central 6-year mandate for Class 1.

What is the "Foundation Stage"?

It includes 3 years of preschool (Nursery, LKG, UKG) and 2 years of primary (Class 1, 2) focusing on play-based learning.

Why is West Bengal different?

West Bengal state board schools typically start their academic session in January or June, unlike the April start in North India.