The Directorate of Education (DoE) has released the academic calendar for the 2026–27 session, announcing that online registrations for the Common University Entrance Test (CUET) will begin in the first week of April, setting the tone for a structured and exam-focused year for Delhi school students.

The calendar, applicable to all government and government-aided schools, charts a comprehensive roadmap covering admissions, examinations, holidays, and co-curricular activities, aimed at ensuring smooth academic functioning and holistic student development.

CUET, competitive exams and academic push

Alongside CUET, the calendar outlines timelines for major competitive examinations, with registrations for JEE, NEET, CA, and CLAT scheduled in July. Scholarship examinations, including the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship and the Mukhyamantri Vigyan Pratibha Pariksha, are slated for August.

The push toward competitive readiness is further reinforced by the Mahamana Pt. Madan Mohan Malviya Vidya Shakti Mission, approved in December 2025. The scheme offers free coaching, study material, mock tests, and mentoring for students preparing for national-level entrance exams such as CUET, JEE, NEET, and CLAT—bridging gaps for those unable to afford private coaching.

Session begins April 1; admissions in phases

The new academic session will commence on April 1. Admissions to Class 11 will begin after the declaration of Class 10 results.

For non-plan admissions to Classes 10 and 12, a common admission test will be conducted on April 25, with results to be announced on April 28.

Admissions for Classes 6 to 9 under the non-plan category will be conducted in three online cycles:

• First cycle: April 1 (12 noon) to April 7 (5 pm)
• Second cycle: April 30 to May 25
• Third cycle: July 1 to July 25

School allotments for the first cycle will be declared on April 21, followed by document verification between April 22 and April 30. The entire admission process will conclude by August 31.

Non-plan admissions are reserved for Delhi residents whose education has been disrupted due to circumstances such as parental job transfers or movement from private schools.

Exam schedule and result timeline

Mid-term examinations for Classes 3 to 12 will be conducted between September 15 and October 13. Annual exams for Classes 3 to 9 and Class 11 are scheduled from February 15 to March 23, 2027, with results expected by the end of March.

Holiday calendar announced

The DoE has also outlined key vacation periods:

• Summer break: May 11 to June 30
• Autumn break: October 17 to October 19
• Winter holidays: January 1 to January 15, 2027

Focus on holistic development

Beyond academics, schools have been directed to organise quizzes, exhibitions, sports events, and awareness programmes on health, environment, and digital literacy. Observance of national and international days has also been integrated into the schedule.

Admission guidelines and support systems

Parents seeking admission must register online through the official DoE portal, while students already enrolled in government or aided schools must approach their last attended school for transfer or readmission.

Out-of-school children aged 10 to 14 years can register physically at nearby schools, where they will undergo assessment for foundational literacy and numeracy before being placed in appropriate classes.

The age criteria as of March 31, 2026, requires students to be between 10 and 15 years for Classes 6 to 9, with relaxations allowed in special cases.

To streamline the process, a centralized helpline and school-level help desks have been set up to address queries and grievances.

Authorities have urged parents to complete registrations early, noting that chances of securing preferred school allotments are significantly higher during the initial admission cycles.