Which class can my child join?
Schools in Noida, Greater Noida and Ghaziabad admit against a child’s age as on 31 March of the year the session starts. Enter a date of birth to see the likely class.
Age required for each class
Minimum age completed as on 31 March of the session year.
| Class | Minimum age |
|---|---|
| Nursery / Pre-School | 3 years |
| LKG / Pre-Primary | 4 years |
| UKG / Kindergarten | 5 years |
| Class 1 | 6 years |
| Class 2 | 7 years |
| Class 3 | 8 years |
| Class 4 | 9 years |
| Class 5 | 10 years |
| Class 6 | 11 years |
| Class 7 | 12 years |
| Class 8 | 13 years |
| Class 9 | 14 years |
| Class 10 | 15 years |
| Class 11 | 16 years |
| Class 12 | 17 years |
Common questions
- What is the age cutoff for school admission in India?
- Most schools calculate age as on 31 March of the year the academic session begins. A child who turns six on or before 31 March is generally eligible for Class 1 that session.
- How old should my child be for Nursery?
- Nursery usually starts at three years completed as on the cutoff date, followed by LKG at four and UKG at five. Some schools admit slightly younger or older children, so confirm directly.
- Does the cutoff date differ between boards?
- The 31 March convention is common across CBSE, ICSE and state boards in the NCR region, but individual schools set their own admission policies and these do change. Always confirm with the school before applying.
This tool gives general guidance based on widely used admission norms. It is not an official ruling — schools and state boards set their own cutoffs and revise them from time to time. Confirm with the school before you apply.