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The EWS/DG/CWSN/Freeship Admission Portal is an official online platform developed by the Directorate of Education, Government of NCT of Delhi to facilitate admissions of eligible children to private unaided recognised schools in Delhi under the provisions of the Right to Education (RTE) framework and applicable government norms.

The portal ensures a transparent, centralised and technology-enabled admission process for children belonging to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), Disadvantaged Groups (DG), Children with Special Needs (CWSN) and Freeship categories for entry-level classes such as Nursery, Kindergarten (KG) and Class 1.

Programmes Offered

Admissions are facilitated under the following categories in private unaided recognised schools in Delhi:

  • EWS (Economically Weaker Section):
    Admission against reserved seats for children from families with income below the prescribed government limit.
  • DG (Disadvantaged Group):
    Admission for children belonging to notified disadvantaged communities and categories.
  • CWSN (Children with Special Needs):
    Admission for children with benchmark disabilities as per government norms.
  • Freeship:
    Admission for eligible students entitled to fee waiver under applicable rules and policies.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility conditions are prescribed by the Directorate of Education and may vary by category and academic session. Broadly, applicants must meet the following requirements:

  • EWS Category:
    Annual family income must be within the limit prescribed by the Government of NCT of Delhi.
  • DG Category:
    The child must belong to a notified disadvantaged category as per government guidelines.
  • CWSN Category:
    The child must possess a valid disability certificate issued by a competent authority.
  • Freeship Category:
    Eligibility as per the fee waiver norms applicable for the concerned academic year.

Documents Required (indicative):

  • Birth certificate of the child
  • Proof of residence
  • Income certificate (for EWS/Freeship)
  • Caste/community certificate (if applicable)
  • Disability certificate (for CWSN)
  • Passport-size photograph

Important Dates

Key admission timeline for the 2026-27 academic session includes:

  • Application Window: Opens in February 2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 16 March 2026

How to Apply

Applicants can follow the steps below to apply for admission:

  1. Visit the Official Portal
    Go to: https://ewsadmissions.delhi.gov.in/home
  2. Register Online
    Create a user account using valid contact details.
  3. Fill the Application Form
    Enter the child’s personal, academic and category-related details accurately.
  4. Upload Required Documents
    Upload scanned copies of all mandatory documents in the prescribed format.
  5. Select Preferred Schools
    Choose schools from the list available on the portal as per eligibility and preference.
  6. Submit the Application
    Review the application carefully and submit before the deadline.
  7. Track Application Status
    Log in to the portal to check draw results, allotment status and further instructions.

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