5 October 2026
Nursery and Grade 1 Admission Age Criteria for 2027-28
Minimum age for Nursery, PP1, PP2 and Grade 1 admission at Akshara for 2027-28, counted on 1 June, with the documents you need.
Short answer: for the 2027-28 academic year, your child must be at least 2 years 10 months for Nursery, 3 years 10 months for PP1, 4 years 10 months for PP2, and 5 years 10 months for Grade 1, counted on 1 June 2027.
Age criteria table
| Grade | Minimum age on 1 June 2027 | Born on or before |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 2 years 10 months | 1 August 2024 |
| Pre-Primary 1 (PP1) | 3 years 10 months | 1 August 2023 |
| Pre-Primary 2 (PP2) | 4 years 10 months | 1 August 2022 |
| Grade 1 | 5 years 10 months | 1 August 2021 |
If your child’s birthday is close to the cut-off, call our admissions team on +91 902 307 9999 to discuss.
When to apply
Registrations open in mid-September each year, and classes begin in the first week of April. Applying early gives you the best chance of a seat at your preferred campus.
Documents to keep ready
- Copy of your child’s birth certificate
- 3 passport-size photos of your child
- Photocopy of both parents’ Aadhaar cards
- Previous academic records and transfer certificate (if moving from another school)
- Resident visa (for non-Indian nationals)
What happens next
After you submit an enquiry, our team calls you within 24 hours to arrange a campus visit. Young children take a short, play-based, age-appropriate assessment, never a stressful exam.