TFP Bureau New Delhi, February 25,2024: In a recent development, the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, has issued a letter dated 15.02.2024, instructing all states/UTs to ensure that the age of admission to Grade 1 is 6+ years starting from the academic session 2024-25. This directive follows previous communications, including D.O. letter No. 9-2/20- IS-3 dated 31.03.2021 and a subsequent D.O. letter dated 09.02.2023.
The decision aligns with the guidelines outlined in the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and the provisions of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009. This move aims to standardize the age requirement for admission to Grade 1 across the country, ensuring uniformity and adherence to educational policies.
