School Admission Age Calculator (NEP 2020 age rules)
Enter your child’s date of birth and the session. You get the exact age in years, months and days on the cut-off date, the class they can join, the class for the next three sessions, and the date-of-birth range for every class from Nursery to Class 5.
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What you get free in the School Admission Age Calculator
- ✅ Exact age on any cut-off date
- ✅ Eligible class for 4 sessions
- ✅ DOB window for each class
- ✅ NEP 5+3+3+4 ladder
- ✅ State cut-off presets
- ✅ Share on WhatsApp
How to use the School Admission Age Calculator
- STEP 1Enter date of birthAs per the birth certificate.
- STEP 2Choose session and cut-offPick the admission year and the “age as on” date from the school or state notice.
- STEP 3Read the resultSee the exact age and eligible class, plus what happens if you wait a year.
- STEP 4ShareSend the result to family or the school on WhatsApp.
How school admission age is calculated
Age is counted in completed years, months and days on a fixed date, called the cut-off. If the child turns 6 on or before the cut-off date, they are 6+ for that session. A child born one day after the cut-off waits another year.
NEP 2020 and the Ministry of Education’s guidance ask states to set the Class 1 entry age at 6+. Several states moved to this rule in phases from 2024-25, so the exact cut-off date and any relaxation (often up to 6 months or one month) depends on your state and school. Always confirm with the admission notice.
Many schools also set an upper age limit, for example a child should be below 7 on the cut-off for Class 1. The DOB table on this page shows the full one-year band for each class.
Frequently asked questions
What is the minimum age for Class 1 admission in 2026-27?
Six years completed on the cut-off date in states that follow NEP 2020 (most use 31 March 2026 or 1 April 2026). Some states still allow 5+ or 5.5+; check the state notification.
What age is needed for Nursery, LKG and UKG?
Under the NEP ladder: Nursery / Pre-school 1 at 3+, LKG / Pre-school 2 at 4+ and UKG / Pre-school 3 at 5+ on the cut-off date.
What age does KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya) use?
KVS asks for 6 years completed as on 31 March of the admission year for Class 1, with Balvatika classes for 3+, 4+ and 5+. Check the KVS admission guidelines for the current year.
My child misses the cut-off by a few days. What can I do?
Some states and schools allow a short relaxation at the principal’s discretion. Otherwise the child joins the previous class (UKG / Balvatika-3) this year.
Is this tool free? Do I need to sign up?
Yes, it is completely free with no login and no limit on entries. Signing up for FastFee is optional. The free plan keeps your records synced across devices; automatic WhatsApp reminders, UPI AutoPay and team logins are on FastFee Premium.
Where is my data stored?
Only in your browser on this device (local storage). Nothing is uploaded to FastFee. Clearing browser data deletes it, so export a CSV or PDF backup regularly.