(i) Admission registers in the form prescribed by the State Government concerned/Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan/Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti as the case may be, shall be maintained by the “School” where the name of every student joining “the school” shall be entered.

(ii) Successive numbers must be allotted to students on their admission and each student should retain this number throughout the whole of his career in the school. A student returning to the school after the absence of any duration shall resume his original admission number.

(iii) If a student applying for admission to a school, has attended any other school, an authenticated copy of the Transfer certificate in the format given in Annexure I, from his last school must be produced before his name can be entered in the Admission Register.

(iv) In no case shall a student be admitted into a class higher than that for which he is entitled according to the transfer certificate.

(v) A student shall not be allowed to migrate from one “School” to another during the session after his name has been sent up for the examination of the Board. This condition may be waived only in special circumstances by the Chairman.

(vi) A student leaving his school at the end of a session or who is permitted to leave his school during the session shall on a payment of all dues, receive an authenticated copy of the Transfer certificate up to date. A duplicate copy may be issued if the head of the institution is satisfied that the original is lost but it shall always be so marked.

(vii) In case a student from an institution not affiliated to the Board seeks admission in a school affiliated to the Board, such a student shall produce a transfer certificate duly countersigned by an authority as indicated in the format given in Annexure-I.

(viii) If the statement made by the parent or guardian of a student or by the student himself/herself, if he/she was major at the time of his/her admission to a school, is found to contain any willful misrepresentation of facts regarding the student’s career, the head of the institution may punish him/her as per provision of the Education Act of the State/Union Territory or Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan/Navodaya Vidyalaya Samiti rules, as the case may be, respectively and report the matter to the Board.

These guidelines provide important information regarding the age criteria for admission to various classes.

It is crucial for parents and guardians to be aware of CBSE School Admission 2024-2025 guidelines to ensure a smooth admission process for their children. Every CBSE Primary school follows the age criteria mandated as per CBSE. 

• The criteria for any student seeking admission in Class I or Primary is that they should be at least 6 years of age at the time of admission. This is followed by all the CBSE Schools.
• The criteria for admission to the Upper Primary section or class 6 is that they should be at least 11 years of age at the time of admission. 
• The criteria for admission to the Secondary section or class 9 is that they should be at least 14 years of age at the time of admission. 

A student seeking admission to any class in a school will be eligible for admission to that Class only if he/she:

(i) Has been studying in a School recognized by or affiliated to this Board or any other recognized Board of Secondary Education in India;

(ii) Has passed qualifying or equivalent qualifying examination making him eligible for admission to that Class;

(iii) Satisfies the requirements of age limits (minimum and maximum) as determined by the State/U. T. Government and applicable to the place where the school is located.

In the process of applying to schools, documents play a crucial role. As the foundation of a student’s identity, documents are required by the school. They can also use it to get in touch with parents if the child/children need assistance.

The documents required are 

• Birth Certificate / Passport of the child, Residence proof of both permanent and current addresses (Ration Card/ Voter ID-Card/ Utility Bill/ Rent Agreement/ Sale Deed/ Aadhaar Card)
• Transfer Certificate (Original).
• Photo ID proof of both the parents and child (Aadhaar Card/Passport/Driving License/ Voter ID-Card)
• Caste Certificate- In case of SC/ST/OBC (if applicable).