KVS Admission 2026 registration begins: Check how to apply on kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in, eligibility, important dates, documents needed, how lottery system works and reservation

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan has opened the registration for Balvatika and Class 1 admissions for the 2026 sessions from March 20, 10 am. Parents and guardians will be required to register on the online admissions portal at - admission.kvs.gov.in.

KVS Admission 2026

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) application process has started on March 20, 2026, for the academic year 2026-27. The Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) Class 1 admission for 2026-27 is conducted online through the official portal of the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS).

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As per the official notification, the online registration process for KVS admission will remain open until April 2, 2026. Authorities have urged parents and guardians to complete the application well in advance to avoid last-minute technical glitches.

The application link is available on the official Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) website, where applicants must register their details, upload required documents, and submit the form online.

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KVS Admission 2026: How to apply at kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in

Move to the official KVS website kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in

Navigate to the “Admission 2026” section and on the homepage, click on the registration link

Enter required personal and academic details and fill out the application form carefully

Upload necessary documents Pay the applicable registration fee Submit and download the confirmation page

Alternatively, candidates must keep checking the this link and apply for the KVS admissions 2026 when it gets activated. Candidates are advised to stay tuned to the official website to get the complete details of the KVS admission process 2026.

KVS Admission 2026: Eligibility

A child must be at least 6 years old as of March 31 of the academic year, and must be below 8 years of age as of the same date. A child born on April 1 is also considered eligible. Children with special needs (CWSN) may receive up to two years of age relaxation.

KVS Admission 2026: Important dates

Event	Scheduled Date

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Third week of March 2026 (Latest by March 19, 2026)

Online Registration Begins (Balvatika-1 & 3, Class 1)

March 20, 2026 (10 AM onwards)

Last Date for Online Registration

April 2, 2026

1st Provisional List

April 8, 2026 (Balvatika); April 9, 2026 (Class 1)

2nd Provisional List (if seats vacant)

April 16, 2026

3rd Provisional List (if seats vacant)

April 21, 2026

Offline Registration (Balvatika-2 & Class II onwards)

April 2 to April 8, 2026

Declaration of List (Balvatika-2 & Class II onwards)

April 13, 2026

Admission (Balvatika-2 & Class II onwards)

April 15 to April 20, 2026

Extended Offline Registration (RTE/SC/ST/OBC)

April 22 to April 26, 2026

Last Date of Admission (Except Class XI)

June 30, 2026

Registration for Class XI (KV Students)

Within 10 days of Class X results

Admission List & Admission (Class XI - KV Students)

Within 20 days of Class X results

Registration/Admission (Class XI - Non-KV Students)

After KV student admissions

Last Date of Admission (Class XI)

Within 30 days of Class X result declaration

KVS Admission 2026: Reservation, lottery system and documents needed

Reservation Policy (Class 1 – 40 Seats)

25% (10 seats): Reserved under RTE (Right to Education)

15% (6 seats): For SC (Scheduled Castes)

7.5% (3 seats): For ST (Scheduled Tribes)

27% (11 seats): For OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)

3% reservation: For Children with Special Needs (CwSN)

Priority Categories in KVS Admission

Preference is given based on parents’ employment category, including:

Central Government employees

Armed Forces personnel

State Government employees

PSU and autonomous body employees

KVS Lottery System Explained

Step 1: 10 RTE seats filled via lottery (neighbourhood criteria: 5 km in cities, 8 km elsewhere)

Step 2: Seats allotted for CwSN candidates across categories

Step 3: Remaining seats filled based on priority categories

Step 4: Unfilled SC/ST/OBC seats adjusted through another lottery

Step 5: Remaining vacancies filled from lower priority categories

Documents Required for KVS Admission

Proof of date of birth

Residence proof

Recent passport-size photograph

Category certificate (if applicable)

Parent’s service/employment proof