KVS Admission 2025: Only these children can study for free in Kendriya Vidyalaya, no fees will be charged..

KVS Admission 2025: There are 1256 Kendriya Vidyalayas in the country. According to the data recorded on the official website of Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan kvsangathan.nic.in, 1,35,3129 students are studying in them. A total of 56,810 employees are working in these schools. Kendriya Vidyalaya is included in the list of top government schools in the country. It is not easy to get admission here. The admission process in Kendriya Vidyalaya Balvatika is over and has just started in other classes.

Parents wishing to get their child admitted to Kendriya Vidyalaya have many questions in their minds. The admission process of Kendriya Vidyalaya is different from other schools. Here admission is given through a lottery system in class 1, while in other classes through merit and other methods (Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission). People are also confused about the fees of Kendriya Vidyalaya. There is also a provision of free education in Kendriya Vidyalaya. Some terms and conditions are fixed for this.

Who can get admission to Kendriya Vidyalaya?

The Government of India runs the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS). These government schools are primarily made for the children of central government employees. However, children of other categories can also study in it. For this, KVS has made a priority list:

1- Children of central government employees: transferable and non-transferable employees, such as civil/defense sector, and children of ex-servicemen.

2- Children of employees of autonomous bodies/public sector: Children of those working in central government PSUs or higher education institutions.

3- Children of state government employees: transferable and non-transferable employees.

4- Other categories: Children of the private sector or foreign nationals (residing in India), if seats are vacant.

5- Special categories: Single girl child, SC/ST, OBC, EWS, and Divyang children get a reservation.

KVS Admission Process: What is the admission process in Kendriya Vidyalaya?

The admission process in Kendriya Vidyalaya is both online and offline, depending on the class:

KVS Class 1 Admission: Apply online: Fill out the form on the official website of KVS kvsonlineadmission.kvs.gov.in or kvsangathan.nic.in.

Lottery system: The lottery is held based on RTE (25% seats), preference category, and available seats.

Admission is confirmed after document verification and fee submission.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Class 2-8 Admission
Offline process: Apply directly to the school, if seats are vacant. No test is taken, selection is done based on priority.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Class 9 Admission
Entrance Exam: There is a written exam. Then eligible students are selected based on merit.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Class 10 and 12 Admission
On vacant seats: Limited admission based on previous class marks and transfer.

Kendriya Vidyalaya Class 11 Admission
Merit-Based: Stream (Science, Commerce, Arts) is given based on 10th marks.

What is the application process for admission to KVS?

Online registration (for class 1) usually starts in March-April. Registrations for admission in Balvatika also take place at this time. This year's registration process has ended.

Required documents: Birth certificate, residence proof, transfer certificate, service certificate of parents.

KVS Age Limit: The age limit for admission in Kendriya Vidyalaya

According to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020, the age limit in Kendriya Vidyalaya is as follows (calculated till March 31):

Class 1: 6 years (minimum 5, maximum 7). Children born on April 1 are also eligible.

Class 2: 7 years.

Class 3: 8 years.

For Divyang children: There can be a relaxation of 2 years in the maximum age. This decision depends on the principal.

KVS Fees: What is the fee of Kendriya Vidyalaya?
Kendriya Vidyalaya is a government school (Kendriya Vidyalaya Fees). Its fees are low and some students can study here for free. They do not have to pay even a rupee for school fees:
Admission fee: Rs 25 (one time).
Tuition fees:
Class 1 to 8: Free.
Class 9-10 (boys): Rs 200/month.
Class 11-12 (boys, science stream): Rs 400 per month; Other streams: Rs 300/month.

Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN):

Class 1-12: Rs 500/month.

Computer Fee: Rs 100/month above class 3 (if the computer is taken).

Free Education: Tuition fee waived for single girl child, SC/ST, children of KVS employees, and children covered under RTE.

Note: Fee is deposited quarterly (every 3 months).

KVS Admission Guidelines: Terms and Conditions for KVS Admission

Priority Order: Children of Central Government employees get priority, then others.

Reservation: 25% seats under RTE for SC/ST/EWS/BPL/OBC/Divyang.

Transfer Rules: Priority is given if the mother or father is transferred.

Seat Limit: 40 seats in each class (Principal can increase to 45-50).

Citizenship: Indian citizens get priority, and children of foreign citizens get vacant seats.

Documents: It is mandatory to submit correct and complete documents.
Withdrawal: If the child does not attend school regularly or the fees are not paid on time, the admission may be canceled.

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