School Admission Age Calculator – Find Eligible Class by Date of Birth

Wondering if your child meets the minimum age requirement for school or the next class? This tool shows eligibility based on their date of birth and board rules (CBSE, ICSE, etc.).

School Admission Age Calculator

📌 Eligibility calculated as per selected board’s cutoff date.

This School Admission Age Calculator helps you check which class your child is eligible for, based on their date of birth and the academic cutoff dates of your region or board.

🎓 Useful for CBSE, ICSE, State Boards, Pre-KG to Class 12.

How to Use the School Admission Age Calculator

  1. Enter your child’s Date of Birth
  2. Select Academic Year (e.g., 2025–2026)
  3. Click Calculate

👉 You’ll instantly see:

  • 🏫 Minimum eligible class
  • 📅 Child’s age as of cutoff date
  • ⚖️ Eligibility based on CBSE or state norms

Common Cutoff Dates by Board

Board / Region Cutoff Date (Age As On) Entry Class Example
CBSE 31 March 5+ for Class 1
ICSE 31 May (varies) 6+ for Class 1
Tamil Nadu 31 July 5+ for Class 1
Maharashtra 30 September 6+ for Class 1

📌 Boards may revise rules—always confirm with your local school.

Example Result

DOB: 15 May 2020
Academic Year: 2025–26
✅ Age as on 31 March 2025: 4 years, 10 months
⚠️ Not eligible for Class 1 (needs 5 years on/before cutoff)

Why This Calculator Helps

  • ✅ No more confusion about minimum age rules
  • 👩‍🏫 Useful for preschool, LKG, UKG, Class 1 and beyond
  • 📋 Saves time for school admission forms
  • 📚 Supports CBSE, ICSE, and state board requirements

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📘 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Yes, for CBSE and most boards, a child must be 5 years old by 31 March of the academic year to be eligible for Class 1

They may have to wait for the next academic year. Some schools allow flexibility at their discretion — check directly with the school.

No. While CBSE uses 31 March, ICSE uses 31 May, and states like Tamil Nadu or Maharashtra use other dates. Always select the correct board in the tool.

Mostly yes. Even private schools follow the age rules set by education boards, though some may allow minor flexibility.