CBSE · NURSERY TO CLASS XII · DELHI NCR
Who qualifies for free seats in private schools, how the central online draw works, and the documents to keep ready.
Under the Right to Education Act, private unaided schools in Delhi keep 25% of entry-level seats (usually Nursery, KG and Class 1) for children from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Disadvantaged Groups (DG) and children with special needs (CWSN). Parents apply once, online, on the Directorate of Education's portal, and seats are given by a computerised draw. The income limit and dates are set in each year's notice.
Updated · Mayo International School, Patparganj, East Delhi
| 1. Notice | The DoE announces dates, the income limit and the schools |
|---|---|
| 2. Apply online | One form on the DoE portal; choose schools near home |
| 3. Computerised draw | Seats allotted at random among eligible applicants |
| 4. Report to school | Verify documents at the allotted school by the date given |
Apply online on the Directorate of Education's portal when the year's notice opens. Seats are allotted by a computerised draw.
No. EWS/DG applications go through the DoE's central online system, not to schools.
Rules change each year: check the official notice for your year. Mayo's own figures come from the school's records.
Office hours: Mon–Sat, 7:30 AM – 3:00 PM
Leave your number and the admissions team calls you back within one working day — seat status in your child’s class, the fee sheet and your nearest bus stop.
One call, no follow-up pressure. Your number is never shared.
