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Age at School Admission Calculator

Schools and education boards set a minimum age on a particular cut-off date. Enter your child’s date of birth, the cut-off date and the minimum age for the class to see the exact age and eligibility.

Check the date in the school or board’s admission notice.

Age on cut-off date6 years, 7 months, 16 days

Eligible: the child meets the minimum age on the cut-off date.

Minimum age required
6 years
Turns 6 on
August 15, 2026
Step-by-step working
  1. Age = cut-off date − date of birth = 6 y 7 m 16 d (≈ 6.63 years)
  2. Minimum age reached on August 15, 2026

In India, the National Education Policy 2020 sets age 6 for entry to Class 1, but states and schools publish their own cut-off dates and rules. Always confirm with the school.

How to use the Age at School Admission Calculator

  1. Enter the child’s date of birth.
  2. Enter the cut-off date from the admission notice.
  3. Choose the class or a custom minimum age, then press Calculate.

Formula

Age is the calendar difference between the date of birth and the cut-off date in years, months and days. The child is eligible if they reach the minimum age on or before the cut-off date.

Examples

  • Born 15 Aug 2020, cut-off 31 Mar 2027, Class 1 (6 years): age 6 y 7 m 16 d, eligible.

Frequently asked questions

What if the child is a few days short?

Most schools apply the cut-off strictly, though some allow a small relaxation. Ask the school directly.

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