Under NEP 2020 the Ministry of Education asks states to admit children to Class 1 only at 6+. States and boards set their own cut-off dates (31 March, 1 June or 31 July are common) — enter yours in "cut-off date" if different.
| Class | Minimum age | School year | Age at cut-off |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery / Bal Vatika 1 | 3+ | 2026–27 | 3 y 7 m on 31 Mar 2026 |
| LKG / Bal Vatika 2 | 4+ | 2027–28 | 4 y 7 m on 31 Mar 2027 |
| UKG / Bal Vatika 3 | 5+ | 2028–29 | 5 y 7 m on 31 Mar 2028 |
| Class 1 | 6+ | 2029–30 | 6 y 7 m on 31 Mar 2029 |
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Schools use an age cut-off date: a child must reach the minimum age by that date to join a class that school year. Under India's NEP 2020 the minimum age for Class 1 is 6 years, with three years of pre-school (Nursery/Bal Vatika 1 at 3+, LKG at 4+, UKG at 5+).
Enter the date of birth to see the school year your child can join each class and their age on the cut-off date. Cut-off dates differ by state and board — enter your school's date if it isn't the default.
| Date of Birth | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Country | India (NEP 2020, CBSE & most states) |
| Class 1 starts in | 2029–30 school year |
| Child's age today | 4 years 2 months |
| Rules used | India (NEP 2020 — age as on 31 March) |
| School year starts | April / June |
2029–30 school year.
Try this example →| Date of Birth | 15 Aug 2022 |
| Country | England & Wales |
| Reception starts in | 2026–27 school year |
| Child's age today | 4 years 2 months |
| Rules used | England & Wales (age on 31 August) |
| School year starts | September |
2026–27 school year.
Try this example →6 years under NEP 2020 — most states now require 6 completed years by 31 March (some use 1 June or 31 July).
LKG 4+ and UKG 5+, with Nursery at 3+.
In the September after their 4th birthday.
5 by the state cut-off — usually 1 September, but it ranges from 1 August to 1 January.