The Delhi government will enforce a uniform admission age of six years for Class 1 in all schools from the 2026-27 session, aligning with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. The revised structure redefines early education stages from Nursery to Class 1, ensuring developmental readiness, reducing academic pressure, and standardising learning outcomes across Delhi’s school ecosystem.
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