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Maharashtra Sets Six Years As Minimum Age For Class 1 Admission From 2030
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News18•15-10-2026, 21:45
Maharashtra Sets Six Years As Minimum Age For Class 1 Admission From 2030
- •Maharashtra will enforce a minimum age of six years for Class 1 admission starting from the 2030-31 academic year.
- •The new age criteria are aligned with the National Education Policy 2020 and central guidelines.
- •Implementation will happen in phases, beginning with nursery admissions in the 2027-28 academic year.
- •Existing students already enrolled by the 2026-27 academic year and those progressing normally are exempt from the new rules.
- •School heads are authorized to provide a 15-day relaxation in minimum and maximum age limits for admissions.
Key Questions Answered
Maharashtra will require children to be at least six years old by June 30 of the relevant academic year for Class 1 admission starting from the 2030-31 term.
The revised age criteria will be introduced in phases, starting with nursery admissions in the 2027-28 academic year.
Yes, the revised age criteria will not apply to students who are already enrolled in nursery through Class 1 during the 2026-27 academic year.
