KVS Admission 2024 - 25: Class I to XII (FULL DETAILS)

The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) Admission 2024 - 25 process offers a streamlined pathway for students seeking entry from Class II to XI across the country. Emphasizing equality and quality in education, KVS Admission 2024 prioritizes a transparent and student-friendly approach. For Classes II to VIII, there's no admission test, ensuring a stress-free entry based on seat availability and parental priority categories, reflecting KVS Admission 2024's commitment to accessible education.

Class IX candidates face an admission test covering five subjects, adhering to the meritocratic ethos of KVS Admission 2024. This ensures that students are well-prepared and suited for the curriculum ahead. Meanwhile, Class XI admissions hinge on Class X results, with streams offered based on merit, ensuring that KVS Admission 2024 aligns students' strengths and interests with their academic journey.

KVS Admission 2024 - 25 also includes special provisions for sports, NCC, and other extracurricular achievements, recognizing holistic development. This approach underlines the KVS Admission 2024's broader educational vision, balancing academic excellence with physical and moral growth. Additionally, the process caters to SC/ST/OBC/CwSN students, offering them concessions to foster an inclusive environment. As KVS Admission 2024 rolls out, it promises to uphold the legacy of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan in providing equitable, quality education to all.

KVS Admission 2024 - 25 Dates

• Advertisement for admission: 31-03-2024
• Online Registration for Class-I: 01-04-2024 (Monday) 10:00 AM onwards
• KVS Registration for Class 2 onwards (except Class XI)-Subject (in offline mode) to availability of vacancies in a particular class: 01-04-2024 (Monday) to 10-04-2024 (Wednesday)
• Declaration of provisional lists of selected and wait listed registered candidates: 1st Provisional List on 19-04-2024 (Friday)
• 2nd Provisional List on 29-04-2024 (Monday) (if seats remain vacant)
• 3rd Provisional List on 08-05-2024 (Wednesday) (if seats remain vacant)
• Declaration of list of class 2 onwards.: 15-05-2024 (Monday)
• KVS Admission for class 2 onward: 16-04-2024 (Tuesday) to 29-04-2024 (Monday)

For KV students: Registration for admission in class XI: Within 10 days after the declaration of class X result

KV students: Display of admission list & admissions for Class-XI.: Within 20 days after declaration of class X results

Non-KV students: Registration, display of admission list & admissions in class XI (Subject to availability of vacancies): After the admissions of KV students in class XI

Admission of eligible & selected candidates as per the above list in following order: 

• (i) RTE 
• (ii) From Service Priority Category (I and II) only 
• (iii) Shortfall of Reservation Quota after admission in (i) and (ii)above

Extended date for the Second Notification for off line registrations for admission to be made under RTE Provisions, SC, ST and OBC (NCL), if sufficient applications were not received in online mode: 

• Notification on 07.05.2024 (Tuesday) 
• Registration from 08-05-2024 (Wednesday) to 15-05-2024(Wednesday) 
• Display of list and Admissions 22-05-2024 (Wednesday) to 27-05-2024 (Monday)

KVS admission 2024-25 last date

• KVS admission 2024-25 last date for Class-I: 15-04-2024 (Monday) 05:00 PM
• KVS admission 2024-25 last date for class – XI: 30 days from the date of declaration of class-X results by CBSE
• Last date of KVS admission for all classes except class XI: 29-06-2024 (Saturday)

KVS Admission 2024 Age Limit

When planning for a child's admission into Kendriya Vidyalayas, it's crucial to understand the age requirements set for each class level. For admission into Class I, a child needs to be 6 years old by the 31st of March in the academic year they're seeking admission. This rule also kindly includes children born on the 1st of April.

The age criteria for admissions to various classes in Kendriya Vidyalayas are carefully outlined below, ensuring that each child fits into the appropriate age group for their academic journey. It's important to note that for each class, there's a specific minimum and maximum age requirement as of the 31st March of the year in which admission is sought:

• Class I: Must be 6 years but less than 8 years old.
• Class II: Must be 7 years but less than 9 years old.
• Class III - IV: Each must be at least 8 years but less than 10 years old.
• Class V: Must be 9 years but less than 11 years old.
• Class VI: Must be 10 years but less than 12 years old.
• Class VII: Must be 11 years but less than 13 years old.
• Class VIII: Must be 12 years but less than 14 years old.
• Class IX: Must be 13 years but less than 15 years old.
• Class X: Must be 14 years but less than 16 years old.

Additional Notes:

With the implementation of changes in the age criteria starting from the 2022–23 session for Class I, expect a progressive adjustment in the age limits for subsequent classes in future sessions.

The maximum age limit may be relaxed by up to two years for Children with Special Needs (CwSN), at the Principal's discretion.

For Class XI, there is no age restriction, provided the admission is sought in the same year as passing Class X. Similarly, for Class XII, there are no age limits as long as the student has had no break in their continuous study after Class XI.

Reservations in KVS Admission 2024 - 25

In alignment with the commitment to ensure educational opportunities for all segments of society, Kendriya Vidyalayas uphold a policy of reservation in admissions for different social categories. This inclusive approach is designed to provide equal educational opportunities and foster a diverse academic environment. The reservation percentages for fresh admissions in all Kendriya Vidyalayas are as follows:

Scheduled Caste (SC): 15% of the seats are reserved for students belonging to the Scheduled Caste category. This reservation is intended to support SC students in accessing quality education and overcoming social disadvantages.

Scheduled Tribe (ST): 7.5% of the seats are earmarked for students from the Scheduled Tribe category. This reservation acknowledges the unique challenges faced by ST communities and aims to promote their educational advancement.

Other Backward Classes (OBC-NCL): 27% of the seats are reserved for students from the Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer). This reservation is aimed at assisting students from these communities in overcoming educational and social hurdles, facilitating a more equitable access to quality education.

These reservations ensure that students from SC, ST, and OBC-NCL backgrounds have meaningful opportunities to benefit from the educational offerings of Kendriya Vidyalayas, reflecting a commitment to social justice and the empowerment of historically marginalized communities.

Children with Special Needs (CwSN) Category

3% seats of total available seats for fresh admission will be horizontally reserved for Children with Special Needs (CwSN).

Fresh KVS Admission For Class 10 and Class 12

Kendriya Vidyalayas will open new admissions for Grades X and XII to students from non-KV backgrounds, conditional upon the existence of open seats. The Principal may permit these admissions if the class size for Grades X or XII falls below 32 students. Admissions will be contingent upon the fulfillment of specific criteria:

• The student must have been previously enrolled in a school affiliated with CBSE.
• Applicants to Grade X are required to have achieved a minimum of 55% in aggregate in Grade IX.
• Candidates for Grade XII admission must have secured at least 55% in their Grade XI final exams.
• The applicant must meet all other criteria as outlined in the KVS Admission Guidelines.
• The student’s chosen subject combination must be offered at the Kendriya Vidyalaya.
• Initial admissions will be prioritized for categories 1 and 2 in Civil and Defence sector KVs, and categories 1 to 3 in IHL/Project sector KVs.
• Refer to the KVS Admission Guidelines 2024-25 for detailed information.

How to apply for KVS Admission 2024 - 25

1. Publicity: The Regional Office will advertise online registrations for Class-I in local newspapers, as scheduled by KVS Headquarters. The advertisement will clarify that Kendriya Vidyalayas are open to all, not just Central Government employees, though admission priorities and reservations (SC, ST, OBC-NCL, and CwSN under RTE Act 2009) are in place.

2. KVS Registration 2024:

•    - Registrations will only occur if there are vacancies. If vacancies arise later, registration may reopen with local publicity.
•    - If initial registrations don't fill all seats, a second advertisement may announce remaining vacancies.
•    - Admissions need approval from the Vidyalaya's Executive Committee. If full admission is not approved, the Principal must report to the Deputy Commissioner, who can authorize full admissions.
•    - For Class XI, registration starts right after Class X results are announced, aiming to fill up within 30 days. If there's an issue achieving full class strength, the Deputy Commissioner can approve admissions to the full strength within 30 days of the results.
•    - Registration forms are provided free by the Principal. For Class-I, registration is online. Completed forms, with all necessary documents, must be submitted by the deadline announced by KVS.
•    - Applicants must attach attested copies of required documents with their registration form.

KVS Admission 2024 Documents Required

Age Proof:

For Class I, a birth certificate from a recognized authority (e.g., Municipality, Military Hospital records) is needed. For other classes, the date of birth on a previous school's transfer certificate is accepted. The original birth certificate is returned after verification. Up to Class-VIII, admission can be given with just a birth certificate, assuming eligibility is met.

Caste/Category Certificate:

Applicable certificates for SC/ST/EWS/OBC (Non-Creamy Layer)/BPL, issued by authorized government bodies. Initially, a parent's certificate may be accepted for admission, but the child's certificate is required within three months.

Special Needs (CwSN) Certificate:

A certificate from a civil surgeon or competent authority, confirming the child is CwSN. If the disability is visible, the principal may provisionally accept the child as CwSN, advising the certificate be obtained later.

Service Certificate for Transfers:

A document showing any transfers in the last 7 years for parents in service, to be verified for authenticity.

Retirement Certificate:

• For children of retired uniformed Defence employees.
• Proof of Residence.

Important Notes:

• Registration alone doesn't guarantee admission.
• Incomplete applications may be rejected unless vacancies remain, allowing for later completion.
• Admission based on false documentation will be revoked.
• Class I registrations are online. In double shift schools, each shift is treated as a separate entity for admissions, with no shift changes allowed. Multiple registrations for one child will lead to only the last application being considered.
• Certificates proving service category must be verified by the Principal.

Seat Reservation

• RTE: 25% (8 seats)
• SC: 15% (5 seats)
• ST: 7.5% (2 seats)
• OBC-NCL: 27% (8 seats)
• CwSN: 3% (Reserved horizontally across all categories)

KVS admission 2024-25 balvatika

KVS Admissions for Balvatika–1 at 50 selected Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) and Balvatika–3 at 445 selected KVs will proceed through an offline process. 

The registration period starts at 10:00 am on April 1, 2024, and concludes at 5:00 pm on April 15, 2024. Only if there are open spots will new admissions for Balvatika-2/3 at the 50 selected KVs be entertained. 

For Balvatika-1, the child must be 3 years old by March 31, 2024, but not yet 4 years old. The age criteria for admission as of March 31 for the respective year are: 

• KVS Balvatika-1: 3-4 years, 
• KVS Balvatika-2: 4-5 years
• KVS Balvatika-3: 5-6 years. 

For Children with Special Needs (CwSN), the Principal may extend the maximum age limit by two years. 

Admissions will adhere to the priority categories and reservation policies outlined in the Admission Guidelines 2024-25. Applications with incorrect or fraudulent information will be disqualified. Applicants should only reach out to the Principal or Admission In-charge when specifically requested to do so, within the assigned time frame.

KVS Admission 2024 Class 1

• RTE Lottery: For children under RTE from SC/ST/EWS/BPL/OBC-NCL/CwSN, residing locally.
• CwSN Lottery: For Children with Special Needs from any category as per priority.
• Category Admissions:
• First, Cat-1 (and up to Cat-3 in Project/IHL Schools), including SC/ST/OBC-NCL admissions.
• Second, proceed to Cat-2 admissions, and so on, following the category priorities.
• Compensation for Shortfall:
• After the above steps, if there's a shortfall in reserved seats (SC/ST/OBC-NCL), it's filled from applicants in the respective categories, over the sanctioned class strength if necessary.
• No Admission Test for Class 1.

Filling Unreserved Seats:

• If seats remain after filling all reserved categories, move to Priority Cat-3 (or Cat-4 in Project/IHL) for unreserved admissions.
• Handling Unfilled Reserved Seats:
• Vacant RTE seats remain unfilled.
• For vacant SC/ST seats, interchange seats between SC and ST if one category is underrepresented, but not with OBC seats.
• Unfilled OBC seats can be offered to waitlisted candidates from other priority categories within the class limit.

KVS Admission 2024 Class 2 to Class 8

• No admission test is required.
• Admissions are based on the availability of seats and the priority category of the parents.

KVS Admission 2024 Class 9

• Admission Test Required: Subjects include Hindi, English, Mathematics, Social Science, and Science.
• Test Details: One paper, 3 hours, 100 marks in total. Each subject has 20 marks.
• Qualification Marks: General candidates need 33%, SC/ST/CwSN need 25%.

KVS Admission 2024 Class 11 

• Admissions into Science, Commerce, & Humanities based on Class X marks, up to 40 students per stream.
• Stream choice depends on merit and parent consent.
• If seats are left, non-KV students may be admitted based on the same criteria.

Special Concessions for Class XI:

• Concessions for participation in sports, NCC, scouting, guiding, and adventure activities. Maximum concession is 6% in aggregate marks.
• SC/ST/OBC/CwSN students get an additional 4% in aggregate for admission purposes.
• Note:
• Maximum concession won't exceed 6%. If eligible for multiple concessions, only one (the highest) will be applied.
• Guidelines apply to Balvatika Classes where available.

Admission Criteria Details:

• Tie-Breaking: Higher marks in Mathematics, then combined higher marks in Mathematics and Science, and lastly, older age.
• Class Strength: Normally limited to 40. For more, consultation with the Deputy Commissioner is needed.
• Principals can admit non-KV students within prescribed limits based on priority categories.
• Re-admission: Possible in the next academic session if performance improves within one year.

Changes to these guidelines can be made with approval from the Chairman of KVS.

This simplification breaks down the admission process into more manageable chunks, focusing on the key points for each class level.

KVS admission 2024 notification pdf

The KVS Admission 2024 notification PDF is a comprehensive document that outlines the admission process for the academic year 2024-2025 across Kendriya Vidyalayas nationwide. It provides detailed guidelines for admissions from Class II to XI, ensuring transparency and accessibility for all applicants. The KVS Admission 2024 notification PDF emphasizes a no-test admission policy for Classes II to VIII, aiming to alleviate stress for students and parents alike. For Class IX, it introduces an admission test to maintain academic standards, while Class XI admissions are based on Class X results, with a focus on merit and stream availability. The KVS Admission 2024 notification PDF also highlights concessions for students excelling in sports and extracurricular activities, alongside reservations for SC/ST/OBC/CwSN students, ensuring a holistic and inclusive approach. As KVS continues to foster excellence in education, the KVS Admission 2024 notification PDF serves as a vital guide for prospective students and their families, marking the beginning of an exciting educational journey.

• Download KVS Admission 2024 notification PDF

KVS admission 2024 Admission

• Apply: KVS admission 2024 Admission Apply Link
• Date Schedule: Download KVS admission 2024 Date Sheet PDF
• KVS Official Website: https://kvsangathan.nic.in/