Delhi to enforce uniform age of six years for Class 1 from 2026-27; aligns with NEP 2020, strengthening foundational learning – The Times of India
The Delhi government has announced that from the academic session 2026-27, all schools, government, government-aided, and recognised unaided private institutions, under the Directorate of Education (DoE) will adopt a uniform admission age of six years for Class 1. The decision aligns Delhi’s schooling structure with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, which prescribes age-appropriate learning…