CBSE Age Limit Calculator – Class Admission Eligibility by Date of Birth,Is Your Child Eligible for Admission
The CBSE board in India has specific age guidelines for school admissions.
This CBSE Age Limit Calculator based on CBSE guidelines and National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 recommendations, helps you check if your child qualifies for a particular class — from Nursery to Class 10 — based on their date of birth and the CBSE’s March 31st cutoff rule.
How to Use the CBSE Age Calculator
- Enter your child’s Date of Birth
- Select the academic year (e.g., 2025–2026)
- Choose the class level (e.g., Class 1, Class 5)
- Click Check Eligibility
👉 You’ll get:
- 🧮 Child’s age as on 31st March of the academic year
- 🟢 Whether the age fits CBSE rules for the selected class
- 📝 Message: Eligible / Not Eligible
CBSE Age Limit Calculator
CBSE Class-wise Minimum Age (as per NEP 2020)
| Class | Min Age (on 31 Mar) |
|---|---|
| Nursery | 3+ years |
| LKG / Pre-KG | 4+ years |
| UKG / KG | 5+ years |
| Class 1 | 6+ years |
| Class 2 | 7+ years |
| Class 3 | 8+ years |
| Class 4 | 9+ years |
| Class 5 | 10+ years |
| Class 6 | 11+ years |
| Class 7 | 12+ years |
| Class 8 | 13+ years |
| Class 9 | 14+ years |
| Class 10 | 15+ years |
📌 Based on National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and CBSE guidelines. Actual cutoffs may vary by state or school.
Example
DOB: 1 April 2019
Academic Year: 2025–26
Class Chosen: Class 1
✅ Age as on 31 March 2025: 5 years, 11 months
❌ Not eligible (child turns 6 one day after cutoff)Important Notes for Parents
- 🛑 Cutoff date is strictly 31 March
- 🏫 Some private schools may allow flexibility — but not officially
- 📝 CBSE schools require proof of age during admission
Who Should Use This Calculator?
- 👪 Parents applying to CBSE-affiliated schools
- 📋 School admins during admission screening
- 🧑🏫 Teachers & counselors giving admission guidance
- 📱 Education platforms & form portals