5 Things You Must Know About Nursery School Admissions

What if your child was born in December, and is now turning 3 years, would you continue with preschool for your child or would you need to evaluate schools already? With school admissions getting tougher, and the nursery admission rules getting more stringent, there are a few things that you must know. [Must Read: Tips to Prepare Child for Nursery Admission Interaction]

This blog explains if you are looking find answers to questions given below...

• What if your child was born in December, and is now turning 3.
• Would you continue with preschool or would you need to evaluate schools already? 
• What would be the right time for you to start looking for school admission? 
• What is the age criteria for nursery school admission? 
• Is there an upper age limit for admission to various grades at schools as well? 

Must Know About Nursery School Admission

Information given here gives you a lowdown on the entry age limit and the upper age limit for school admissions. [Explore Answers of FAQs on Nursery Admissions 2019 By Expert]

The Statutory Norms

Earlier, as per the 1973 Act, the minimum age for preschool, pre-primary and school, i.e. grade 1 had been set as 3 years, 4 years and 5 years respectively. Now, as per the latest ruling, the upper age limit has also been set for these grades. Read on these 5 key pointers carefully to understand the appropriate grade as per your child's age by the beginning of the academic session. 

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The Child Age Norms 

Check these 5 key facts that will put this norm in perspective for you & your child.

• The minimum age for admission to preschool is 3 years and the maximum age is 4 years from the 2015-2016 academic year
• The minimum age is 3 years for pre-primary and maximum age limit is 5 years
• The minimum age for admission to class 1 is 6 years as per RTE
• As per the law, no school can screen a child or a parent for admission
• Has the Board fixed any age criteria to appear in class X examination? The answer is “NO”,  the Board has not fixed any age criteria to appear in class X examination however, at the time of admission the student should satisfy the requirements of age limits (minimum and maximum) as determined by the State/Union Territory Government, as applicable to the place where the School is located.

With clarity on this, you can now comfortably plan your child’s schooling years. Do share your thoughts or doubts on this.