How to Apply for Kendriya Vidyalaya KVS Admission 2026

About This Guide

Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) - 1,250+ schools across India + 3 abroad. Class 1 admission online, Class 2-12 via registration. CBSE curriculum. Quality teachers. Reservation for: govt employee transfers, Defence personnel, freedom fighters' grandchildren, SC/ST/EWS. Free education with nominal fees.

Eligibility Criteria

• Indian child
• Age 6 (March 31) for Class 1
• Age 7-15 for Class 2-9
• Govt employee child preference
• Defence personnel child preference
• SC/ST/EWS reservation

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

• Birth certificate
• Aadhaar (child + parents)
• Father/mother employer certificate (govt employees)
• Defence service certificate
• Caste certificate
• Photo
• Address proof
• Transfer certificate (Class 2+)

Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Key Benefits

• 1,250+ schools across India
• Free education (nominal fees)
• CBSE quality
• Excellent teachers
• Strong alumni
• Sports + arts
• Computer education
• Library + labs
• Pan-India transfers (govt employee children)
• Multi-cultural environment

What Happens After Application?

Lottery (Class 1) Apr-May. Schooling begins April.

Frequently Asked Questions

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