Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, application forms will get rejected if the Aadhar and birth certificate have mismatched surnames. For Delhi admissions, schools only accept the Birth Certificate as the main proof of a child's name and date of birth. If the surname is different from the Aadhaar card, parents must provide a legal affidavit. Without it, the school can reject the application.

Yes, this can lead to rejection. Address proof is an important document, especially for distance-based points. An address mismatch or any document found to be "defective" or "non-genuine" during verification can result in the cancellation of admission, even if a seat was initially offered.

While this is rare for entry-level, but for mid-session transfers, a school might grant provisional admission based on the previous term's report card. However, this admission is only confirmed after you submit the final exam results and the official Transfer Certificate (TC) showing promotion to the next class.

Yes, absolutely. Submitting multiple applications (duplicates) for the same child in the same school (even under different categories) will lead to cancellation and rejection of the candidature, even if the child is selected in the draw.

No, you cannot correct or re-submit the form after final submission. Uploading the wrong documents is a serious error that can, and often does, lead to the application being rejected during the verification stage, even if your child is selected in the draw of lots.

In the context of Delhi admissions, "Pre-School" is the official term for Nursery (age 3+). "Pre-Primary" is the official term for KG (age 4+). Always select the class based on your child's age as of March 31st of a particular year when you are trying for admissions.

To attach distance proof, parents must measure the shortest straight-line (aerial) distance between their residence and the school and submit proof of this measurement.

• Use the "Measure distance" tool on Google Maps to find the straight-line distance between the school and your residence.
• Capture a screenshot clearly showing the two pinned locations and the measured aerial distance.
• Convert the screenshot to the required format and upload it as proof; the school uses this calculation for awarding distance points.

Affidavits (like for single girl child, first child, or distance) are typically required on Rs 10 non-judicial stamp paper or as prescribed by the specific school. They must be duly notarized by a Notary Public. The school or DoE often provides the specific wording or format.

This is common and normal due to overwhelming number of applications received by schools. Not all schools have an automated email system integrated with their application portal. As long as the portal where you filled the form shows "Submitted" or "Acknowledged," your application is considered received.

Schools often take time to process the applications because of the huge number of applications that come in. In case your application gets through, you will soon be contacted by the school.

This is a normal procedural update. "Acknowledged" simply means the school has successfully received or downloaded your application from the portal. It is now in their system, and the status will change again after the admission draw is conducted.

If a parent cancels admission in a private unaided recognised school in Delhi, the school must return the admission fees.

If the cancellation happens because the parent, on behalf of their child, did not submit original documents or gave false information, the school must return all the fees except the registration fee. If parents withdraw their child's admission within one month, the school can keep the registration fee, admission fee, and one month's tuition fee, but must return the rest of the money within 30 days.

No, it is illegal for a private unaided recognised school in Delhi to increase fees mid-session. The fee structure is approved for an entire academic session (April to March) and cannot be changed arbitrarily in the middle of the year.

"Yearly cost" or "Annual charges" almost always include monthly tuition fees, often paid quarterly or half-yearly. It also includes development fees, exam fees, and charges for activities like sports, computer labs, and smart classes, as declared by the school in its fee structure.

These charges (Building Fund, Development Fee) are legal but must be declared upfront by the school in its approved fee structure, not hidden. The DoE caps development fees (e.g., at 15% of annual tuition) for schools on subsidised land, though this is often legally contested.

This is a major red flag and likely an illegal attempt to collect a capitation fee or donation, which is banned. All admissions must follow the official DoE timeline.

SC/OBC students are eligible for the 25% free EWS/DG quota (except in minority schools). Separately, eligible SC/OBC/Minority students can apply for post-admission tuition fee reimbursement schemes, subject to income limits.

You can check the official Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) website edudel.nic.in. Admissions for classes 2 and above under EWS/DG are not guaranteed in a given year. Admissions are announced only if specific vacancies arise in schools for higher classes. The DoE will release a circular listing available seats if such a round is conducted.

Yes, it is a legal mandate under the RTE Act to give 25% seats to EWS, DG, and CWSN categories. But reports and court cases show that schools do not always follow it strictly, and sometimes students are left out because of problems in the system.

Under the national RTE Act, it's mandated till Class 8 to provide free education to EWS category. However, in Delhi, private schools built on government/DDA land are required to provide free education till Class 12. For other schools, this is a subject of ongoing legal debate.

No, the Open/General category and the EWS/DG category admissions are not the same. You must apply in only one. EWS/DG applications are centralized through the DoE portal, while General category applications are handled by individual schools or common portals.

EWS (Economically Weaker Section) does not require a caste certificate. It requires an Income Certificate (showing annual income below the prescribed limit) issued in the name of the child's parent/guardian. Caste certificate is required for DG admissions.

While the child's own certificate is preferred, the caste certificate of the father (and in some cases, the mother) is also accepted, provided you also submit the child's birth certificate as proof of relation.

Private unaided recognised schools in Delhi usually announce admission lists for Nursery, KG, and Class 1 around 3rd week of January. They declare the lucky draw results for reserved categories like EWS and DG by early March. Parents can ask questions or clear their doubts in mid-January after the admission lists are released.

The chances of your child's admission if they are waitlisted vary greatly. Admission depends on your specific waitlist number and how many selected parents decline the offer (often because they've accepted a seat at another school). A low waitlist number has a fair chance, but it's never guaranteed.

For the General/Open category, results are published on the Ezyschooling school profiles. Parents can also check out individual school's website or their physical noticeboard.

Yes, schools generally publish multiple lists of students selected for admission. Schools release a "First List" of selected children, followed by a waitlist.0 After the fee submission deadline for that list, they release a "Second List" (and sometimes a "Third List") to fill the seats vacated by parents who did not take admission.

Yes, to ensure transparency, schools conducting a draw of lots must inform parents of the date and time. Many schools conduct this live, sometimes streaming it online or in the presence of parents.

No, admissions are not finalised in the query resolution period. This period is for parents to check the points allotted to them by schools. If you see a mistake (e.g., you got 0 points for distance when you live nearby), you can contact the school to get it rectified.

After applications close, schools first upload a list of all applicants. Next, they upload the points awarded to each applicant based on their criteria. Finally, they release the first list of selected children (and a waiting list), usually in January, on their respective official websites for general category admissions.

Most schools provide an automated email confirmation or a printable acknowledgement slip after successful online submission.

If you have applied through Ezyschooling, you can click on the ‘Track Application’ button, which is visible towards the bottom of your applied school form. Here, you can check the current status of your application. Further, if you have enabled tracking while purchasing the form, you will also receive real-time status updates through SMS, WhatsApp and e-mails.

Given the high competition around school admissions in Delhi, parents should apply to at least 12 to 15 different schools. This multi-application approach balances your applications between "safe" schools (where you score high points (e.g., close distance, alumni status, etc.) and "Reach" schools (desirable schools where admission will depend entirely on the draw).

Yes, this is a very good strategy. One list should have your "dream" or "favourite" schools, even if the chance is low. The second "practical" list should include schools where you have a high probability of admission (e.g., very close distance, sibling points).

Use online school admission portals like Ezyschooling. These platforms have filters that allow you to enter your locality and set a "Location & Distance Range" (e.g., 0-5 km, 5-10 km) to find all registered schools within that specific radius.

Some schools might not be accepting KG admissions because of a lack of vacant seats. Schools usually promote their entire Nursery batch directly to KG, resulting in few or zero seats available for new KG admissions.

Schools may use different names like Prep, LKG or UKG, but admissions in Delhi are based on the DoE’s age rules, not the class label used by the school. So parents should match their child’s age to the official admission levels — Nursery (3+), KG/Pre-Primary (4+), and Class 1 (6+). Even if a school uses terms like LKG or UKG internally, new admissions will still happen according to the age bracket, not the name of the class.

It depends school-wise. Many private schools (Senior Secondary) offer education from Nursery to Class 12. However, some schools are recognised only up to Class 8 (Middle) or Class 10 (Secondary). Parents must verify the school's "Senior Secondary" (Class 12) affiliation status before admission.

Most schools still use the "Nursery/KG" or "Pre-School/Pre-Primary" terminology. The NEP's new structure (Balvatika 1, 2, 3) is being phased in. You should apply based on the old structure (Nursery at 3+, KG at 4+) unless a school explicitly states it is using the new Balvatika system.

Yes, you can wait and apply for KG even if your child is currently in a play school, because play school is not a mandatory stage in the Delhi admission process. Just remember that KG seats are limited since most schools fill the majority of seats at the Nursery level, so getting admission later can be harder.

To move a child from an Army or Government School to a private school in West Delhi, parents must ask the current school for a Transfer Certificate (TC). They then need to give the TC, school records, and proof of address to the private school. After that, they must complete the admission process, which may include filling out forms or taking an entrance test if needed.

Yes, this is called a mid-session admission and depends entirely on seat availability in the new school. You will need a Transfer Certificate (TC) from the current school. It is not part of the regular admission draw and is handled directly by the schools.

At the entry-level (Nursery/KG), it makes no difference. For higher classes (like Class 2+), it is possible. You will need a Transfer Certificate (TC) from the ICSE school. The CBSE school will review the TC and the previous report card to grant admission.

Applying for Delhi school admissions through Ezyschooling is currently possible for “partnered” schools. We are looking to expand and get more schools on board soon.

"Closed" typically means the application window for that specific class is not open. Admissions are either finished for the year, or the school is not accepting new students for that grade.

Ezyschooling calculates eligibility based on the date of birth parents enter while creating the child’s profile, and the classes shown follow the DoE age criteria. So it’s unlikely that the system will display an incorrect class. If something still looks confusing, you can always speak to our admission experts for clarification.

In case this happens, wait for 24-48 hours, as it might be a bank-side delay. Check your bank statement for a transaction ID. Then, contact Ezyschooling portal's helpline (if applied through Ezyschooling) with the transaction details. Do not pay again immediately.

If you've applied through Ezyschooling, you won't be asked to submit the application form again in hard copy and schools will only call you later for document verification. However, if you applied directly on a school’s own website, some schools may still ask for physical document submission as part of their internal process.

Yes, you should go, as it's part of that school's specific process. They likely want to verify your documents (like address proof) to finalise the points before they create the list. Take originals for verification and self-attested photocopies for submission

Yes, admission is possible in convent schools without references if you are non-Christian. As minority institutions, convent schools can reserve seats for Christian candidates. However, they also have "Open" or "General" category seats available to all. Admission to these seats is based on the school's specific criteria (distance, sibling, etc.), not references.

Yes, private unaided schools in Delhi are legally allowed to have a management quota. The Delhi High Court upheld this right, allowing schools autonomy in their admissions. Schools can reserve a section of the 75% open seats under the management quota.

NRI admissions are handled separately from the General or EWS categories. Parents usually apply directly to the school under an "NRI Quota". This requires specific documents like the child's passport and visa, and the fee structure is typically different (often higher).

Yes. Boarding schools are not part of the DoE's centralized admission schedule for entry-level classes. They have their own timelines, fee structures, and admission criteria, which often involve an assessment or interaction, and they cater to students from all locations.

Many parents feel pressure to put their young children in school early because of competition and few nursery seats. They worry about getting admission on time so their child can start learning early.