The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has commenced the online admission process for the vacant EWS and freeship seats from Class 2 onwards in private unaided recognised schools for the 2026-27 academic session. Parents who wish to get their children admitted can submit their online applications till September 20. As per the schedule issued by the DoE, the computerised draw of lots is likely to be held on September 24. The admission process will cover vacant EWS and freeship seats in Class 2 and above in eligible private schools. However, this will not be applicable for minority institutions. Seats will be allotted through a computerised draw based on the schools selected by parents and their residential address, it said. It should be noted that parents seeking admissions for their children under the EWS category, the annual family income from all sources should be less than Rs 5 lakh. Additionally, applicants must have an income certificate issued by the Delhi government's Revenue Department. Children of families holding BPL, AAY ration cards or food security cards will also be eligible apply, the official notice added. A major requirement for applying through this process is that the applicant should be a resident of Delhi. Additionally, the Directorate of Education has also fixed age limits for admission to different classes. As on March 31, a child applying for Class 2 should be at least six years old but below seven years. The age limit will increase by one year for each successive class up to Class 9, as per the circular. Another important thing to note is that parents can submit only one application for a child. The Delhi Directorate of Education has warned that if multiple applicationsare submitted by the same household/ couple, then it may lead to cancellation of the candidature. Parents should also be careful about the address as giving incorrect residential addresses to get admission in a preferred school. Such cases may invite action under the applicable rules. After the draw, nearly 30 zonal teams will verify the documents of selected candidates, the DoE mentioned.a Deeksha Teri is currently working as an Assistant Editor at Times Now (Digital), and is primarily covering education and policy from New Delhi, which ... View More