The Delhi Directorate of Education (DoE) has officially announced the results of the first computerized lottery draw for EWS, DG, and CWSN category admissions for the academic session 2026-27. The lottery was conducted on April 6, 2026, at 10 AM, and the results are now available for parents to view on the official websites edudel.nic.in and ewsadmissions.delhi.gov.in. Selected candidates are also being notified through SMS on their registered mobile numbers about the school allotment.
How to Check Result and Important Admission Dates
Parents can access the merit list by visiting the official portal and entering their registration details. Once a school is allotted, the admission process must be completed within the stipulated timeline. The verification of documents by zonal officers will start from April 9 and continue until April 22, 2026. It is mandatory for allotted students to report to their respective schools for final admission between April 9 and May 20, 2026.
| Event Description | Important Date |
|---|---|
| Computerized Draw Held | April 6, 2026 |
| Document Verification Period | April 9 – April 22, 2026 |
| Last Date for Deficiency Memo | May 2, 2026 |
| Final Admission Deadline | May 20, 2026 |
Essential Documents and Reservation Rules
Under the Right to Education (RTE) norms, 25% of seats in private unaided recognized schools are reserved for these categories. This includes 22% for EWS and DG candidates and 3% for children with special needs. Admission under these categories is completely free, and schools are prohibited from charging any tuition fees. Additionally, selected students are entitled to free books and uniforms as per the rules. Parents must ensure they have all valid documents ready for the physical verification process.
- Birth Certificate of the child and Aadhaar Card of both child and parents.
- Income Certificate for EWS category issued by the Revenue Department before the application deadline.
- Caste Certificate for DG category (SC/ST/OBC Non-Creamy Layer).
- Residence Proof such as Voter ID, Electricity bill, or Ration Card.
- A recent passport-sized color photograph of the child.
The education department has clarified that once a school is allotted through the computerized system, no requests for changes will be entertained. In case seats remain vacant after this round, further lottery draws will be conducted to fill the remaining positions. Providing false or misleading information during the process can lead to the cancellation of admission at any stage.
