Bengaluru, March 26 The Karnataka government announced a 60-day relaxation in the age eligibility norm for admission to Class 1 for the 2026-27 academic year, in response to demands from parents.
Minister for School Education and Literacy, Madhu Bangarappa, made a statement on this in the Legislative Assembly.
The government's move aims to provide relief to parents whose children do not meet the prescribed age limit, as existing rules require that children must be six years old by June 1 to be eligible for admission to Class 1.
"There has been a demand from parents to relax the six-year age eligibility norm for admission to Class 1. They have also submitted a memorandum to me," he said while announcing the decision.
Changes will be made to the admission software accordingly, he added.
Noting that there are also issues regarding admissions to LKG and UKG, he said, "We will introduce legislation as soon as possible to find a permanent solution."
The 60-day relaxation applies to LKG, UKG, and Class 1, the minister said, adding that since LKG and UKG are not under a regulatory system, the department will introduce a regulatory Act or rules in the next session.