Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25: Class 1 Registration from 1st April, Age Limit, Selection Process

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sanghthan has launched the class 1 registration testing portal, the registration for KV admission 2024-25 (class 1) will start from 1st April 2024.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) will release the official notification very soon for Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25. There are 1254 Kendriya Vidyalaya Schools in India that offer classes from 1st to 12th. The application process for class 1 will take place online. For all other classes, offline registration will take place. The age of a candidate for class 1st admission should be at least 6 years. Parents who are looking to enroll their wards for admission must check the eligibility and priority criteria carefully. In this article, we are going to provide complete details about KVS admission 2024-25. 

KV Admission 2024-25 Notification

AdmissionKendriya Vidyalaya Admission
Also Known AsKV Admission or KVS Admission
Academic Year2024-25
Classes OfferedClass 1st to 12th 
Mode of RegistrationOnline for class 1st and Offline for all other classes
Minimum Age for Class 1st Admission6 Years
KVS Admission Helpline+91-11-26858570
KVS AddressKendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan 18, Institutional Area Shaheed Jeet Singh Marg, New Delhi – 110016 (India)
Official Websitekvsangathan.nic.in

Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25 Schedule

The tentative schedule for KV Admission 2024 is explained in the following table. It will be updated after the release of its respective notification.

Main EventsTentative Dates
Releasing of the official notificationVery soon
Starting of online registration for class 1st admissionfrom 1st April 2024
Last date to submit the application form for class 1st admission3rd week of April 2024
Releasing of the first list of admission3rd week of April 2024 
Admission for class II onward3rd week of April 2024 to the last week of April 2024
Display of admission list for class XIWithin 20 days after the declaration of the class 10th result
Last date for admission to all classes30 days from the date of publication of class 10th result by CBSE

Eligibility Criteria 

To get admission, the age of a student should fall in the following age bracket. 

Classes Minimum Age as on 31st March 2024Maximum Age as on 31st March 2024
1st 6 Years8 Years
2nd7 Years9 Years
3rd7 Years9 Years
4th8 Years10 Years
5th 9 Years11 Years
6th 10 Years12 Years
7th 11 Years13 Years
8th12 Years14 Years
9th13 Years15 Years
10th14 Years16 Years

Note: Differently abled students will get a relaxation of 2 years in the upper age limit. There is no age limit for class 11th admission. Those who want to get admission to class 12th should not have taken any break after class 11th

Kendriya Vidyalaya Class 1 Registration 2024 

The registration process for KV Admission 2024 is given below. 

  • First of all, you need to register on the official website i.e. https://kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in/. Alternatively, you can download Kendriya Vidyalaya mobile app to apply for class 1st admission.
  • You will have to provide your mobile number and email address to register for admission. 
  • In the application form, students will have to provide all the required details such as the parent’s name, address, category, etc. 
  • Apart from the details, you will have to upload scanned images of the student’s photograph and category certificate. 
  • Finally, submit the application form and keep a copy safe for future reference. 

Registration for class 2nd onward

  • The KV registration process for classes 2nd onwards is only initiated if there are vacancies available.
  • The application form for admission is released offline, and it can be obtained from the office of the principal.
  • The application form requires the applicant to provide basic personal, academic, address, and other details.
  • Along with the application form, the applicant must also submit the required documents.

Selection Process 

The selection process for Kendriya Vidyalaya admission is different for various classes as explained below. 

Class 1st Admission 

  • For class 1st Admission, KVS will select candidates on the basis of a draw. Please note that the KVS will follow its priority pattern while conducting the draw. 

Admission Process for classes 2nd to 8th 

  • Students will be shortlisted for admission to these classes on the basis of the priority category system. 
  • In case the number of applications is more than the number of seats then the lottery system will be followed by the school. 

Class 9th Admission Process 

  • An entrance test will take place to shortlist candidates for admission to class 9th
  • The pattern of this entrance examination is explained below. 
TopicsMaximum MarksDuration
Hindi20 Marks 3 Hours
English20 Marks
Mathematics 20 Marks 
Social Science20 Marks
Science20 Marks 
Total100 Marks 

Class 11th Admission Process 

Admission to class 11th will be provided based on marks secured by candidates in the class 10th board examination. 

  • Science Stream – At least 60% marks in aggregate of all subjects are required.
  • Commerce Stream – A minimum of 55% marks in aggregate of all subjects is required. 
  • Humanities Stream – Only a pass in class 10th is required. 

KV Admission Priority

There are certain priorities in Kendriya Vidyalaya admission 2024-25, check below:

  • 1st Priority – Children of transferable/ non-transferable employees of the Central government and children of ex-servicemen.
  • 2nd Priority – Children of transferable/  non-transferable employees of Autonomous Bodies/ Public Sector Undertaking/ Institute of Higher Learning of the central government.
  • 3rd Priority – Children of transferable/ non-transferable State Government employees
  • 4th Priority – Children of transferable/ non-transferable employees of Autonomous Bodies/ Public Sector Undertakings/ Institute of Higher Learning of the state governments.
  • 5th Priority – Children from any other category including the children of foreign nationals who are located in India for their work or any personal reasons

Kendriya Vidyalaya Class 1st Lottery Result 

  • The Kendriya Vidyalaya Class 1st admission lottery result will be published on the official website of KVS.
  • Parents and students who have applied for admission can check the website for the result.
  • The lottery system ensures a fair and transparent process for admission.

Result for Class 2nd to 11th 

  • The result for admission from classes 2nd to 11th will be published on the individual websites of the schools. 
  • To check the result, you must visit the website of the school for which you have applied for admission.

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Documents Required For Admission

At the time of admission, parents/ students need to present the following documents 

  • For class 1st, a birth certificate is issued by the authority competent to register births.
  • For class 2nd Onwards, the Transfer certificate issued by the school last attended.
  • Category certificate for candidates issued by the competent authority (SC/ ST/ EWS/ OBC-NCL/ BPL)
  • Proof of relationship of either of the child’s parents with the Hon’ble Member of Parliament/ PSU employees/ KVS employee (if applicable)
  • Residence Proof
  • Certificate of retirement for uniformed Defence employees
  • Disability certificate, from the civil surgeon/ rehabilitation center or any other competent authority
  • A service certificate showing the number of transfers during the preceding 7 years duly signed and stamped by the head of the office bearing the name, designation

Frequently Asked Questions

How many seats are reserved in class 1st for financially weak students under RTE (Right to Education) category?

25% of total seats.

Is there an entrance test for Kendriya Vidyalaya admission for class 1st?

No, there will not be an entrance test. Students will be selected on the basis of priority-based lottery system.

What is the age limit for getting admission to class 11th in KV?

No, there is no age limit for class 11th admission.

621 thoughts on “Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024-25: Class 1 Registration from 1st April, Age Limit, Selection Process”

    • For class 3 your child’s age should be in between 7 to 9 years as on 31st March 2023. As per DOB of your child, he/she is not eligible.

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  1. मेरी लड़की की उम्र 17/05/2014है तो मैं कक्षा3/4 मैं अडमीशन करा सकती हूं मगर हम सरकारी नौकर नही है

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  2. sir yai bataiye ki class 9th enterence exam mai question mcq ayega aur syllabus kya hai kaha sai pata kare

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    • Dear Parth,

      There will be an admission test in subjects: Hindi, English, Maths, Social
      Science and Science

      There will be only one paper in the exam.
      The exam will be of 100 marks comprising Hindi, English, Maths, Social Science and Science each of 20 marks.
      The exam duration is 3 hours.

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    • App vacancy rahne par offline mode m apply kar sakte hain official notification aane ke baad. Admissions priority category system ke according hoga

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  3. My daughter studies in lkg at my home I want class 1 in kvs plese tell me about admission in 1 class

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    • For class 1 you have to apply at the official website of KV Sanghthan. Admissions would be based upon the online draw of lots.

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  4. hello sir,
    Non kvs student(class-11) ke liye registration kb se start ho rhe hai? Aur document me kya kya required hai?
    Thank you

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    • For KV studebts- Within 10 days after the declaration of class 10 result
      FOr non-KV students- after the admission of KV students in class 11

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  5. Hello sir mujhe meri beti ka admission 4th class mai kv school ins hamla mumbai mai krana hai to offline admission form kab se shuru hoge or ins hamla kv school mai 4th kitne class hai please mujhe jankari dijeye

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      • Mujhe mere bete ka 1 st class me addmision krna hai..nagpur me.. Pls form kb niklege aur kya krna pdega btaiye

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        • Avi schedule nahi aayi hain KV Sanghthan ki taraf se. Aapko class 1 ke liye online apply karna hoga aur admission online draw of lots ke according hoga.

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    • Avi schedule nahi aayi hain class 2 ka. Vacancy rahne pad aapko offline mode m apply karna hoga and admissions would be based on priority category system.

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  6. Dear Sir,
    I want to admission my son Devansh in class 11th. please suggest me how to apply & where can I get admission for for the session 2023-2024.

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    • The official notification for 2023-24 is yet to release by KV Sanghthan. You’ll be able to apply in offline mode if vacancy exist.

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  7. MY DAUGHTER (SPECIAL CHILD CATAGORY) IS IN CLASS 10 C.M. RISE SCHOOL, NEED TO KNOW CLASS 11 ADMISSION WILL BE ONLINE OR OFFLINE.

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    • AVi schedule nahi aayi hain 2023-24 session ka. App vacancy rahne par class 6 ke liye offline mode m apply kar sakte hain aur admission priority category system k according hoga.

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  8. Hello sir muje apni girl ka admission 1st class mai karwana ha. KV sangathan main notification show ho rahi hai ki last date online application apply ki 27-01-2023 thi. but mai daily check kiya abhi tak to koi notification nai thi. please hel.

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  9. My daughter is in class 2 right now. I want to send her to KV in class 3 in Kolkata. Please tell me from where I can get the admission form and when. Thank you.

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    • The admission schedule for 2023-24 session is yet to come. You can apply in offline mode if the vacancy available.

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    • You can apply offline once its respective notification releases. Admissions will be based on priority category system.

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  10. I want to apply for my child through EWS category. Can I apply if EWS certificate is made in father’s name?

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    • According to last year notification:
      A certificate that the child belongs to the Scheduled Caste/ScheduledTribe/EWS/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/BPL wherever applicable, issued by the Competent Authority in concerned State Government/Union Government. The certificate in respect of either of the parents may be accepted initially, for the purpose of admission, if this certificate is not available for the child. However, the certificate in respect of the child has to be submitted within a period of 03 months from the date of admission.

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  11. Need help for two children’s admission for 1st class I’m eagerly waiting for it. Please save my girl children’s
    Due less salary can’t afford children education and both daughter wants to became as Air force officer

    No words for my financial issues and don’t want to give up

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    • Avi class 1 ke liye 2022-24 session ka notification nahi aaya hain. Notification aane k baad aapko online apply karna hoga.

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    • You need to apply offline if vacancy available and admission will be based upon the priority category system.

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