The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has released the second computerized draw list for EWS, DG, and CWSN admissions for the 2026-27 academic session, selecting 8,976 students.

Key Takeaways

  • The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has announced the results of the second computerized draw for EWS, DG, and CWSN categories.
  • A total of 8,976 students have been successfully shortlisted for entry-level admissions in private unaided recognized schools.
  • The admissions cover critical entry-level classes including Nursery, Kindergarten (KG), and Class 1.

In a major development for school education in the national capital, the Directorate of Education (DoE), Delhi, conducted the second computerized draw on Friday for reserved seats in private unaided recognized schools. Under this round of admissions, a total of 8,976 students have been selected under the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), Disadvantaged Group (DG), and Children with Special Needs (CWSN) categories for the academic session 2026-27.

Detailed Breakdown of Selected Candidates

According to the official statistics released by the DoE, the selection covers various entry-level classes. For Nursery admissions, 3,420 students were selected from the EWS/DG categories, alongside 190 students from the CWSN category. For Kindergarten (KG), the draw selected 1,210 students from the EWS/DG pool and 107 from the CWSN category. Furthermore, Class 1 saw the selection of 3,856 EWS/DG students and 193 CWSN students, reflecting a balanced distribution across primary entry points.

Ensuring Transparency via Digital Allocation

The implementation of a computerized random draw is a critical mechanism designed to eliminate manual bias, nepotism, and corruption in school admissions. Private unaided recognized schools in Delhi are mandated to reserve 25% of their entry-level seats for underprivileged sections under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. The DoE emphasized that this digital lottery system ensures a fair, transparent, and highly accessible allocation process for thousands of hopeful families across Delhi.

Eligibility Criteria and Documentation Guidelines

The DoE has laid down strict age criteria for applicants. As of March 31 of the admission year, children applying for Nursery must be between 3 and 5 years old. For KG, the age limit is set between 4 and 6 years, while for Class 1, it is 5 to 7 years. Additionally, for admissions under the CWSN category, parents are required to submit a valid disability certificate issued by a government hospital, complying with the assessment parameters defined under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, 2016.