Maharashtra sets phased minimum ages for nursery to Class 1 from 2027-28

Mumbai: The state government has fixed a minimum age for children’s admission from pre-primary to Class 1. The age must be completed by June 30, and the new criteria will be implemented in phases starting from the academic year 2027-28. The School Education Department has issued a Government Resolution (GR) in this regard.New Age Rules From 2027-28Under this decision, the requirement of completing three years of age for admission to Balvatika-1 or Nursery will apply from the academic year 2027-28. The requirement of four years for Balvatika-2 or Junior KG will apply from 2028-29, five years for Balvatika-3 or Senior KG from 2029-30, and six years for admission to Class 1 from 2030-31.In the state, schools following the State Board curriculum, as well as schools following the CBSE, ICSE and IB curricula, were using different cut-off dates to determine the age limit for admission to Class 1. In addition, there was no fixed age requirement for admission to pre-primary classes. The Central Government has communicated that a child should be above six years of age for admission to Class 1. The state government has set these age criteria in accordance with the provisions of the National Education Policy 2020.IIT Bombay Student Death: Sahil Wakode's Family Enters 15th Day Of Hunger Strike, Plans Legal Action Over Probe ConcernsThe new age criteria will not apply to existing students from Nursery to Class 1 in the academic year 2026-27. Regular students who have passed the previous class in any recognised school have also been exempted from the age criteria when being admitted to the next higher class.For admission from Nursery to Class 1 in pre-primary classes, head teachers at the school level may grant a relaxation of 15 days in the minimum and maximum age limits. The guidelines of the National Education Policy 2020 must be followed for enrollment in the foundational classes and for admission from Nursery to Class 1.To get details on exclusive and budget-friendly property deals in Mumbai & surrounding regions, do visit: https://budgetproperties.in/

Maharashtra to enforce Class age rule from nursery changes start in

Maharashtra will introduce revised age criteria for school admissions from the 2027-28 academic year onward. Children must be three years old for nursery admission and six years old for Class 1 by 2030-31. The criteria aim to standardize age requirements across various education boards in the state. Students currently enrolled in nursery to Class 1 during the 2026-27 academic year will be exempt from these new rules.