6 age is mandatory for first class admission
The age of 6 years is now mandatory for admission to class 1. The Delhi government has taken this important decision regarding the admission process in its government schools. The Directorate of Education has issued new rules for the academic session. According to this, the minimum age of a child for admission to class 1 has been fixed at 6 years and the maximum is 7 years. This change has been made in line with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right to Education Act 2009.
According to the Education Department, this decision has been taken keeping in mind the mental, emotional and social development of the child. As a result, they are fully prepared for formal education. In the new circular issued by the Delhi Government, the age limit has been fixed from pre-school to class one. Nursery (pre-school 1) should be 3 to 4 years of age. Similarly, Lower KG (pre-school 2) should be 4 to 5 years, Upper KG (pre-school 3) should be 5 to 6 years, Class 1: 6 to 7 years.
The Directorate of Education said that the school head has been given this right and can relax the age limit by up to one month. That is, if the child’s age is slightly more than the prescribed limit, then the school head can grant admission at his discretion. Apart from this, the age limit will be relaxed for a student who is already studying in a recognized school and wants to go to the next class. So that there is no problem in his education.
According to the Education Department, the main objective of this change is to improve the quality of education for children and strengthen the level of early education. At the age of 6, children usually develop early reading and comprehension skills. As a result, their literacy and numeracy skills are good. In addition, the policy will help reduce inequalities in early education.
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