Haryana Class 1 Admission Rule: Minimum Age Now 6 Years from 2026-27

• Haryana government mandates a minimum age of 6 years for Class 1 admission starting from the academic session 2026-27.
• The new rule aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP 2020) and directives from the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
• Previously, children as young as 5 years and 6 months could be admitted to Class 1 under Haryana Education Rules 2011.
• Education experts believe a 6-year-old child is better equipped to handle academic pressure mentally and physically.
• Parents of children not meeting the age criteria will need to enroll them in Balvatika or pre-school; no age relaxation will be granted.

Why It Matters: Haryana sets minimum age for Class 1 admission at 6 years from 2026-27, aligning with NEP 2020.