School Admission Age Calculator
Disclaimer: This is a guide; please confirm with your school or education board for exact requirements.
How to Use the School Admission Age Calculator
It’s as simple as 1-2-3:
Enter Your Child’s Date of Birth (DOB): Use the calendar input.
Select Your State: Choose from any Indian state or union territory.
Pick an Academic Year & School Board: Choose from 2025-26 to 2034-35 and select CBSE, ICSE, State Board, or International.
Click “Calculate”: Get instant results on your child’s age, eligibility, and more!
Table of Contents
What Does This Calculator Do?
The School Admission Age Calculator helps you:
- Check Eligibility: Find out if your child meets the age criteria for admission into Playgroup, Nursery, LKG, UKG, or Class 1.
- Get Personalized Results: Learn your child’s exact age on the cutoff date, their recommended class, and why they are (or aren’t) eligible.
- Plan Ahead: Discover when your child will be eligible for the next class if they don’t qualify yet.
Key Features of the Calculator
Basic Features
- Age Calculation: Displays your child’s age in years, months, and days on the cutoff date (June 1st of the selected academic year).
- Class Eligibility: Determines eligibility for Playgroup (age 2), Nursery (age 3), LKG (age 4), UKG (age 5), or Class 1 (age 5.5–6, depending on the state/board).
- User-Friendly Interface: Simple inputs and a big, green “Calculate” button make it a breeze to use.
Advanced Features
- Detailed Eligibility Explanation: Get a clear reason for eligibility (e.g., “The child is 6 years old, which meets the minimum age requirement of 6 years for Class 1”) or ineligibility (e.g., “The child is 4 years old, below the minimum age of 5 for UKG”).
- Future Eligibility: If your child isn’t eligible yet, find out when they will be (e.g., “The child will be eligible for Class 1 in the 2026-27 academic year”).
- Live Age Counter: Watch your child’s current age update in real-time after entering their DOB.
- Multiple School Boards: Supports CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, and International schools, with tailored age rules (e.g., Class 1 at 6 for CBSE in most states, 5.5 in Delhi).
- All Indian States: Covers every state and union territory, from Andhra Pradesh to Chandigarh.
- 10 Academic Years: Plan ahead with options from 2025-26 to 2034-35.
- Language Toggle: Switch between English and Hindi with a button in the top-right corner.
- Shareable Results: Share your results via WhatsApp, email, or copy them to your clipboard.
- Downloadable PDF Report: Save a detailed report of your child’s eligibility for records or school applications.
- School Admission Guidelines: View a handy list of documents needed for admission (e.g., birth certificate, proof of residence).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the cutoff date used in the calculator?
The calculator uses June 1st of the selected academic year as the cutoff date, which aligns with common admission timelines in India (e.g., the start of the school year in June/July).
2. Does it account for different state rules?
Yes! The tool includes age requirements for all Indian states and union territories. For example, Class 1 is 6 years in most states (per CBSE), but 5.5 in Delhi and 5 in Tamil Nadu.
3. Can I use it for all school boards?
Absolutely! It supports CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, and International schools, with slight variations in age criteria where applicable.
4. Is the calculator mobile-friendly?
Yes, it’s fully responsive and works seamlessly on phones, tablets, and desktops.
5. How accurate is it?
The calculator uses simplified age rules based on common standards (e.g., NEP 2020’s 6-year minimum for Class 1). For exact school-specific rules, confirm with your school or board.