CBSE Class 1 Age Calculator – Check If Your Child Is Eligible
Worried about whether your child is the right age for Class 1 in a CBSE school? This tool helps you instantly check eligibility based on the official CBSE Class 1 age cutoff.
It’s simple, accurate, and based on the latest NEP 2020 guidelines. As per NEP 2020 and CBSE Circular No. Acad-20/2023, children must be 6+ as of 31 March.
CBSE Class 1 Age Rule (As per NEP 2020)
✅ To be admitted to Class 1, the child must be 6 years old on or before 31st March of the academic session.
| Academic Year | Eligible DOB On or Before |
|---|---|
| 2024–25 | 31 March 2018 |
| 2025–26 | 31 March 2019 |
| 2026–27 | 31 March 2020 |
📌 Rule: The child must be at least 6 years old on or before 31 March of the academic year.
📌 This rule is followed by all CBSE-affiliated schools and is now being adopted nationwide.
How This Calculator Works
- Enter the date of birth
- Choose the academic year (e.g., 2025–26)
- Click Calculate
👉 You’ll instantly know:
- ✅ Your child’s age as of 31 March of that year
- 🟢 If they meet the Class 1 eligibility requirement
Example
DOB: 15 April 2019
Academic Year: 2025–26
❌ Not Eligible
Reason: Child turns 6 after 31 March 2025
Why the Rule Is Strict
- 📚 CBSE is aligning with NEP 2020 reforms
- 🧠 Age 6 is considered the right stage for structured education
- 🛡️ Prevents premature academic pressure on children
- 🧾 Required for CBSE school admission forms
Exceptions & State Differences
While CBSE enforces the rule strictly, some state boards may allow:
- 👶 Admission at 5 years 5 months
- 📄 Minor exceptions with approval from school heads
- 🎓 Still, most schools follow CBSE cutoffs strictly