The Karnataka Department of School Education and Literacy has introduced a temporary relaxation in the minimum age requirement for class 1 admissions for the 2025–26 academic year. This new guideline aims to accommodate children who would otherwise miss the cutoff.
Key points:
- Children who have completed 5 years and 5 months by June 1, 2025, are now eligible for admission to class 1.
- The decision is made to ensure that more children can join state board schools without age-related restrictions.
- The change is temporary and applies only to the 2025–26 academic year.
- Parents can now enroll children who fall within the age range.
This move is part of the department’s efforts to streamline the admission process and make it more inclusive. For more details, you can check the official website of the Karnataka Department of School Education.
By allowing flexibility in the age criteria, the department ensures that children don’t miss out on the opportunity to begin their formal education.