KVS Admission 2026–27: Online Registration For Balvatika & Class 1, Ends Today At admission.kvs.gov.in; Last Chance To Apply NOW

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026–27: The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will conclude the online registration window for Balvatika and Class 1 admissions for the 2026-27 academic session today, April 2, 2026. In order to enrol their children in Kendriya Vidyalayas across India, parents must finish the application process on the official webpage by midnight.

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026–27: Important details

Registration Start Date: March 20, 2026 (from 10:00 AM)

Classes Covered (Online Registration): Balvatika-1 to 3 and Class 1

Last Date for Online Registration: April 2, 2026

Mode of Admission (Class II onwards): Offline (subject to seat availability)

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026–27: Provisional Lists & Admissions (Class 1 & Balvatika)

1st Provisional List:

April 8, 2026 (Balvatika)

April 9, 2026 (Class 1)

2nd Provisional List (if seats vacant): April 16, 2026

3rd Provisional List (if seats vacant): April 21, 2026

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026–27: Eligibility Criteria

Minimum Age for Class 1: 6 years as of March 31, 2026

Age for Balvatika-1: 3 to 4 years as of March 31, 2026

Age for Balvatika-2: 4 to 5 years as of March 31, 2026

Age for Balvatika-3: 5 to 6 years as of March 31, 2026

Admission Rules: As per KVS Admission Guidelines 2026–27, including reservation policy

Note: Students from Balvatika-3 will be directly admitted to Class 1 in KVs where it is operational.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026–27: Steps to apply

Step 1: Visit the KVS admissions website

Step 2: Select "New Registration" and input the child's and parents' basic information, such as an email address and a functional mobile number.

Step 3: A unique registration number will be created upon submission.

Step 4: Enter the credentials you were given to log in.

Step 5: Carefully complete the personal and academic sections. You will have the option to prioritise up to three Kendriya Vidyalayas.

Step 6: Upload a scanned copy of the necessary files.

Step 7: Verify the accuracy of all the data by looking over the complete program. When you're satisfied, select "Final Submit."

Step 8: Printing the application and the confirmation page for later use is highly recommended.

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Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026–27: Required documents

To avoid delays, keep all documents ready in both digital and physical formats.

• Ensure files are within the size limit (usually up to 256 KB) and in the required format (JPEG/PDF)

• Child’s latest passport-sized photograph (JPEG, max 256 KB)

• Birth certificate issued by a competent authority

• Proof of residence (electricity bill, Aadhaar card, etc.)

• Caste certificate (for SC/ST/OBC-NCL candidates, if applicable)

• Parent’s transfer details and service certificate (for priority category applicants)

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2026–27: Selection process

• No interview or written test is conducted for Class I admission

• Selection is done through a computerised lottery system

• Seats are allotted based on a priority category framework

• 25% seats are reserved under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for economically weaker sections

• Reservation policy includes:

  - SC: 15%

  - ST: 7.5%

  - OBC: 27%

• Preference is given to:

  - Children of transferable central government employees

  - Defence and ex-servicemen families

Published on: Thursday, April 02, 2026, 10:09 AM IST