School Admission Age Calculator (India & Pakistan): Nursery to Class 1

Parents ke liye purpose-built: bacche ki DOB daalein, cut-off date choose karein — hum bataenge ki Nursery, LKG, UKG ya Class 1 me sahi eligibility kis me banti hai. General maths ke liye core age calculator par jayein.

Child's Date of Birth

Admission Cut-off Date

Enter child's DOB and cut-off, then tap Find Class.

Age → Class Mapping (Quick Table)

Age on Cut-off	India (NEP)	Pakistan
2.5 – 3.5 yrs	Pre-Nursery	Playgroup
3 – 4 yrs	Nursery	Nursery
4 – 5 yrs	LKG	Nursery / Prep
5 – 6 yrs	UKG	Prep / KG
6+ yrs	Class 1	Class 1

Cut-off Date by Country / Board

India CBSE / ICSE: 31 March or 1 April of the admission year.
Delhi Nursery Admission: Age band published each November by Directorate of Education.
Pakistan Federal / Punjab Board: 1 August is the widely-used cut-off.
Private schools (both countries): vary; always confirm from the school's prospectus.

Documents Schools Typically Ask For

Birth certificate (municipal / union council).
Aadhaar (India) or B-Form (Pakistan).
Vaccination card.
Parent photo IDs and address proof.
Recent passport-size photographs of the child.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the minimum age for Class 1 admission in India?+

As per NEP 2020, a child must have completed 6 years of age on the cut-off date (usually 31 March or 1 April of the admission year) to enter Class 1. Nursery/Pre-KG starts at 3+ years.

What is the school admission cut-off date in Pakistan?+

Most Punjab and federal schools use 1 August as the cut-off. Nursery: 3+, Prep/KG: 4+, Class 1: 5+ years on that date.

Can I get age relaxation for early admission?+

Some private schools grant ±3 months relaxation with a written parental undertaking. Government CBSE / Punjab Board schools rarely grant relaxation post NEP 2020.

Which class is right for a 5.5-year-old on 1 April?+

In India that maps to Senior KG / UKG. A child needs to complete 6 years before the cut-off to enter Class 1 under NEP 2020.