Admissions · 2027–28
Age Criteria & Terms
Please check the age criteria given below.
Minimum Age By Class
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3+Years
Pre-Nursery / Balavatika-1
The child should be 3+ years of age as of 01 April (as per NEP) of the year seeking admission, or 31 December (as per Non-NEP*) of the year seeking admission.
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4+Years
Nursery / LKG / PP-I / Balavatika-2
The child should be 4+ years of age as of 01 April (as per NEP) of the year seeking admission, or 31 December (as per Non-NEP*) of the year seeking admission.
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5+Years
Prep / UKG / PP-II / Balavatika-3
The child should be 5+ years of age as of 01 April (as per NEP) of the year seeking admission, or 31 December (as per Non-NEP*) of the year seeking admission.
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6+Years
Grade I
The child should be 6+ years of age as of 01 April (as per NEP) of the year seeking admission, or 31 December (as per Non-NEP*) of the year seeking admission.
* Conditions apply for Non-NEP date of birth norms.
Age Criteria for 2027–2028
| Class | NEP Date of Birth Criteria | Non-NEP Date of Birth Criteria | ||
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| Age | As on | Age | As on | |
| Pre-School (Balavatika-1) | 3 | 1st April 2027 | 3 | 31st December 2027 |
| LKG (Balavatika-2) | 4 | 1st April 2027 | 4 | 31st December 2027 |
| UKG (Balavatika-3) | 5 | 1st April 2027 | 5 | 31st December 2027 |
| 1st Class | 6 | 1st April 2027 | 6 | 31st December 2027 |
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- Please note that the TC / Study certificate / similar document for UKG is to be submitted as per UDISE+. The PEN should be mentioned.
- The age norms mentioned above are followed by the school. However, if there is an order to follow the age criteria in accordance with the NEP norms, the school will have to abide by it and the candidate will be placed in the class according to the NEP norms.
Note
For further elucidation and clarity for parents in Telangana schools –
The rollout of the National Education Policy (NEP) by the central government has ignited nationwide conversations regarding the age criteria for school enrollments. However, it is crucial to recognise that the NEP is a framework of suggestions rather than binding regulations, granting individual states the authority to decide on its implementation. As of now, Telangana has yet to officially enforce the NEP as law.
While the NEP recommends that children begin schooling at the age of 3 and above, education falls under the Concurrent List of the Indian Constitution. Therefore, being in Telangana, DPS Patancheru has to adhere to state guidelines as well as board regulations.
We welcome your applications; however, please be advised that admission policies remain subject to directives issued by the boards, the central government, the state government, and the Department of Education.
If you have any specific concerns or require further clarification, please feel free to reach out. We are happy to assist you and provide any necessary guidance.
Documents Required
Documents need to be submitted along with the application form:
- Passport-size photographs of the student, parents, and guardian.
- Candidate’s Date of Birth certificate issued by the competent authority.
- Candidate’s Aadhar card for all types of categories of students (for UDISE+).
- Copy of residential proof.
- Bonafide certificate / Study certificate and Transfer certificate.
- Report card of previous class.
- Passport and Indian VISA / OCI for non-Indian residents.
- Hospital vaccination record of early years.
- Govt-notified caste certificate (for board records).
- PEN (Govt of India – UDISE+) number from the previous school.
Admission Process
Visit the school and submit the completed new admission application form along with the above documents.
The counsellor will examine the student (Grade 5 or below) and confirm the admission.
Written test for Grades 6 and above; admission will be confirmed based on qualitative performance.
Payment of a minimum of the 1st instalment of tuition fees will confirm the admission.
Register for the transport service (optional) and confirm the service by payment of requisite fees.
Ready to Apply?
Book an appointment to visit the campus and meet our admissions team, or call us with any questions about age criteria.