Delhi Govt Unveils New Admission Guidelines for Special Schools: A Step Towards Inclusive Education

The Directorate of Education (DoE) of Delhi has issued comprehensive guidelines for admissions to government-run special schools for the academic session 2025-2026. These guidelines cover entry-level classes, Classes 1 to 9, and Class 11, aiming to streamline the admission process and ensure inclusivity.

Key Highlights of the Admission Guidelines:

1. Age Criteria:
   • Admissions will adhere to specific age criteria as of March 31 of the academic year, with certain relaxations permissible. Class LevelAge Range (Years)Nursery3 to 7Kindergarten4 to 8Class 15 to 9Class 26 to 11Class 37 to 12Class 48 to 13Class 59 to 14Class 610 to 16Class 711 to 17Class 812 to 18Class 913 to 19Class 1115 to 21
2. Admission Procedures:
   • Classes 6 to 9: Students from recognized schools will be admitted directly.
   • Out-of-School Children (Class 6): An assessment will evaluate basic literacy and numeracy skills.
   • Classes 7 and 8 (Without Prior Schooling): Admission is possible upon submission of a parental undertaking.
   • Class 9: Admission requires passing the previous class from a recognized school.
3. Age Relaxations:
   • Heads of schools may grant up to six months of age relaxation upon parental request.
   • Students transferring from feeder schools with valid documents are exempt from age criteria.
4. Class 11 Admissions:
   • Eligibility requires passing the Class 10 examination.
   • For National Institute of Open Schooling students:
     • A minimum of 50% in five subjects is required for humanities without skill subjects.
     • A minimum of 45% in five subjects is required for humanities with skill subjects.
5. Provisions for Students with Disabilities:
   • Blind Students: Admission requires a disability certificate or Unique Disability ID (UDID) card.
   • Intellectual Disabilities: Admissions are limited to those with moderate to profound disabilities based on IQ levels.
6. Admission Process:
   • Admissions will be conducted online, prioritizing Delhi residents.
   • If applications exceed available seats, a draw of lots will determine admissions.

These guidelines aim to promote inclusivity and ensure a transparent admission process in Delhi’s special schools. For detailed information, refer to the official DoE circular. edudel.nic.in