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Admission Procedure

ADMISSION PROCESS FOR CLASSES PRE-NURSERY TO IX

1. ONLINE REGISTRATION

Online registration for admission to Classes Pre-Nursery to IX for the Academic Session 2027–28 will commence on 1 November 2026 through the school website, www.dpsgaya.com.

Parents/Guardians are advised to carefully read the Prospectus and Admission Information Booklet available on the school website before completing the Online Registration Form. Fill in all required particulars accurately and completely. Upon successful submission of the form, a unique Registration Number will be generated for future reference.

Within three days of online registration, parents must submit a printed copy of the duly completed Registration Form at the school office, along with recent passport-size colour photographs of the candidate, father and mother, affixed in the designated spaces. The prescribed Registration Fee must also be paid in cash at the time of submission.

All applications will be scrutinised, and candidates whose registration forms are complete and meet the prescribed eligibility criteria will be considered for the Observation-cum-Interaction or Admission Assessment, as applicable. The date and time of the scheduled session, along with the Admit Card, will be communicated to parents upon submission of the printed Registration Form and completion of the registration formalities.

Important Note: Parents are advised to complete the online registration process using a desktop or laptop computer. Registration through mobile phones is not recommended. Registration does not guarantee admission, which is subject to the prescribed admission procedure, fulfilment of eligibility criteria, and seat availability.

2. ADMISSION PROCESS

Following the Observation-cum-Interaction or Admission Assessment, as applicable, the school will display the list of selected candidates on its Notice Board.

Parents of selected candidates must contact the school office within the stipulated period to complete the admission formalities. Admission will be confirmed only after verification of the required documents, payment of the prescribed admission fees and other applicable charges, and fulfilment of all admission requirements.

The school’s decision regarding admission shall be final.

3. DOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF ADMISSION

Parents must submit the following documents at the time of admission:

School Leaving/Transfer Certificate and Previous Year’s Report Card: Mandatory for admission to Class II and above.
Medical Certificate: Duly completed in the format prescribed by the school.
Birth Certificate: The original birth certificate must be produced for verification, along with a photocopy for school records.
Photographs: Recent passport-size colour photographs of the candidate and both parents.
Aadhaar Card: A photocopy of the candidate’s Aadhaar Card, if available, for school records.
PEN: Permanenet Education Number(PEN),Wherever applicable

Important Note: All information furnished in the Registration Form must correspond with the supporting documents. Any material discrepancy, misrepresentation or submission of false information may result in cancellation of admission, subject to verification by the school.

4. OBSERVATION-CUM-INTERACTION FOR CLASSES PRE-NURSERY TO II

Admission to Classes Pre-Nursery, Nursery, Preparatory, I and II will be based on an age-appropriate Observation-cum-Interaction, designed to understand the child’s developmental readiness, communication abilities and overall learning needs in a friendly and supportive environment.

Both parents are required to accompany the child on the scheduled date and time. The school does not conduct formal admission interviews or written entrance examinations for these classes.

Parents must bring both copies of the Admit Card. The designated copy must be handed over to the Teacher-in-Charge before the session, while the Parent’s Copy must be retained and presented when collecting the child after the session.

The school endeavours to ensure that the entire process is comfortable, encouraging and free from unnecessary pressure on young learners.

5. AGE CRITERIA

Eligibility for admission to the respective classes will be determined by the child’s age as on 31 March 2027, based on the date of birth recorded in the Birth Certificate. The prescribed age criteria for the Academic Session 2027–28 are as follows:

S.No.	Class	AGE CRITERIA	BORN BETWEEN
1	Pre-Nursery	3 yrs. – 4 yrs.	01.04.2023 - 31.03.2024
2	Nursery	4 yrs. – 5 yrs.	01.04.2022 - 31.03.2023
3	Preparatory	5 yrs. – 6 yrs.	01.04.2021 - 31.03.2022
4	Class I	6 yrs. – 7 yrs.	01.04.2020 - 31.03.2021
5	Class II	7 yrs. – 8 yrs.	01.04.2019 - 31.03.2020

Note: The age criteria must be fulfilled as on 31 March 2027. The date of birth entered in the Registration Form must match the Birth Certificate submitted for verification.

ASSESSMENT AND INTERACTION SESSION FOR CLASS III TO IX

Candidates seeking admission to Classes III to IX will be required to appear for an Admission Assessment followed by an Interaction Session. The assessment evaluates the candidate’s understanding of age-appropriate concepts, academic proficiency, reasoning abilities, and readiness for the class applied for.

Both parents are required to accompany the candidate to the school on the scheduled date and time. Parents must bring two copies of the Admit Card and hand over the designated candidate’s copy to the Session-in-Charge before the assessment begins.

The entire process, including the assessment and interaction, may take approximately three to four hours. Parents are therefore advised to plan their schedules accordingly and ensure timely arrival at the school.

Selection will be based on the candidate’s performance in the assessment and interaction, fulfilment of eligibility requirements, and seat availability.

7. SYLLABUS FOR THE ADMISSION ASSESSMENT

The syllabus for the Admission Assessment has been thoughtfully designed by a team of experienced educators to evaluate students’ foundational knowledge, conceptual understanding and learning readiness in an age-appropriate and stress-free manner.

The assessment will focus on essential competencies and concepts appropriate to the class for which admission is sought, with emphasis on understanding, application and reasoning rather than rote memorisation.