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Minimum Age for School Admission is Six Years

Many states have not been following the Union Ministry of Education directive of admitting students to Grade I at the age of six. Many still admit at age 5.

The Ministry of Education, Government of India has clarified that only students aged six years or more only should be admitted to Grade I in schools in states and union territories. In a letter dated 15 February 2024,  Joint Secretary to Ministry to Education has stated that all schools should follow this stipulated rule from 2024-25 session onwards. This is as per the provision of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 20...

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