Age Criteria

Age Criteria for School Admissions

When parents begin the school admission process, one of the most common concerns is:

“Is my child eligible by age for this class?”

Each year, many applications face delays or rejections because the child does not meet the prescribed age requirement. To make the process smoother, this section explains the correct age criteria for each grade and how you can easily verify your child’s eligibility using an age calculator.

Why Age Matters in School Admissions

Schools in India and abroad follow specific age norms prescribed by educational authorities or respective state boards. These age criteria help ensure that students are emotionally and academically prepared for each stage of learning and social growth.

Submitting incorrect age information can result in:

Cancellation or delay of admission
Discrepancies in school records
Complications during transfers or board registrations

Below is the table with age requirements:

Class	Age as of 31st March
Nursery	3 Years Old
JR	4 Years Old
SR	5 Years Old
I	6 Years Old
II	7 Years Old
III	8 Years Old
IV	9 Years Old
V	10 Years Old
VI	11 Years Old
VII	12 Years Old
VIII	13 Years Old
IX	14 Years Old
X	15 Years Old
XI	16 Years Old
XII	17 Years Old

Note:

Students with special needs (CwSN – Children with Special Needs) may receive up to a two-year relaxation in age eligibility at the discretion of the school principal.
There is no specific age requirement for admission to Class XI, provided the student joins immediately after completing Class X.
Likewise, for Class XII, no upper or lower age restriction applies as long as the student continues regular studies without a break after Class XI.

Age CRITERIA

Age Criteria for School Admissions

Why Age Matters in School Admissions

Below is the table with age requirements:

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