Admission Guidelines

1. Eligibility Criteria:

• Revised School Structure & Age Criteria
• NEP 2020 replaces the traditional 10+2 model with a 5+3+3+4 structure
• Foundational Stage (ages 3–8): 3 years pre school (nursery, LKG, UKG) + Grades 1–2
• Preparatory Stage (ages 8–11): Grades 3–5
• Middle Stage (ages 11–14): Grades 6–8
• Age guidelines for 2024–25 onwards

Grade	Minimum Age	Maximum Age
Nursery / PG	3	4
LKG / NUR	4	5
UKG / KG	5	6
Grade 1	6	7–8
Grade 2–5	As per progression

• Special Needs+2-year age relaxatio
• State implementations
• Delhi: 6 year minimum for Class 1 from 2026 27, with nursery (3+), LKG (4+), UKG (5+)
• viswaprakash.org+5scoonews.com+5timesofindia.indiatimes.com+5
• Odisha: Class 1 entry at 6 plus as on Sept 1, 2025; “Sishu Vatika” for 5–6 year olds viswaprakash.org
• Karnataka: HC upheld 6 year rule for Class 1 per NEP, declines to interfere thehindu.com+1timesofindia.indiatimes.com+1

Rationale for Age Rule

• Ensures readiness—socially, emotionally, cognitively—for children starting Grade 1 reddit.com+4vega.edu.in+4viswaprakash.org+4
• Aligns with global development trends; 90% of brain development by age 6 vega.edu.in
• Reduces early dropouts and academic stress Right to Education (RTE)
• 25% seats in private schools reserved for Economically Weaker Sections
• Gujarat (2025–26): 95,000 admissions under RTE; income ceiling raised to ₹6 lakh/year scoonews.com+9reddit.com+9timesofindia.indiatimes.com+9
• Uttar Pradesh: RTE admissions for pre-primary open until Dec 2024, with multiple rounds

Assessment, Teacher Roles & Language

• Introduction of Holistic Progress Card (360° assessment: academic + socio-emotional + peer & teacher input) vega.edu.in+2pib.gov.in+2timesofindia.indiatimes.com+2
• Emphasis on play/activity-based learning in foundational years reddit.com+3mondaq.com+3timesofindia.indiatimes.com+3
• Medium of instruction encouraged in mother tongue/regional language at least till Grade 5 (ideally till Grade

What Parents & Schools Should Know

• Admissions starting early at age 3;
• simple milestones for nursery, LKG, UKG, and Class 1
• Strict 6 year minimum for Class 1 across many states by 2026, aligning with NEP
• Leave room for special needs with age relaxation and tailored norms
• RTE mandates ensure equitable access for marginalized students
• Teaching & evaluation to shift from exams to comprehensive, child-centric assessments

2. How to Apply:

• Collect the Admission Form from the school office or download it from our official website.
• Fill in the required details and submit it along with the necessary documents.
• Pay a nominal registration fee at the time of form submission.

3. Required Documents:

• Birth Certificate (Original and photocopy)
• Recent Passport Size Photographs (of student and parents)
• Aadhar Card (Student & Parents)
• Previous Year’s Report Card (for Grade 1 and above)
• Transfer Certificate (if applicable)

4. Entrance Assessment / Interaction:

• For Grades 1 and above, students may be called for an age-appropriate written assessment and/or personal interaction.
• Nursery and KG applicants will have a friendly interaction with the child and parents.

5. Selection & Intimation:

• Shortlisted students will be informed via call/email/SMS.
• On confirmation, parents must complete the admission formalities within the given timeline

6. Fee Payment:

• Admission will be confirmed only after the fee payment is completed.
• Fee structure is designed to be affordable and transparent for all parents.

Why Choose St. Margaret School?

• Value-based education with a modern outlook
• Smart classrooms and digital learning tools
• Co-curricular & skill-based activities
• Safe and inclusive campus environment
• Dedicated and experienced faculty