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Karnataka govt relaxes 6-year age limit for class 1 admissions

  •   Thu, Mar 26 2026 03:58:24 PM

Daijiworld Media Network – Bengaluru

Bengaluru, Mar 26: The state government has announced a relaxation in the minimum age limit of 6 years for class 1 admissions in Karnataka, applicable for the academic year 2026–27.

Making the announcement during the Assembly session on Thursday, primary education minister Madhu Bangarappa stated that the existing 6-year age limit for class 1 admission will be relaxed by two months, allowing children aged 5 years and 10 months to be eligible.

The minister also said that efforts are underway to introduce a new law in the coming days to provide a permanent solution for LKG and UKG admissions. “The department will bring in legislation,” he added.

He noted that parents have been running from place to place and are in a state of confusion. Taking the matter seriously, the government has decided to grant this relaxation, he said.

Under Chapter 3, Section 20 of the Karnataka Education Act, 1993, a 60-day exemption is being provided for class 1 admissions. The minister further stated that necessary changes will also be made to the admission software.

 

 

 
  

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  • ROSHAN FERNANDES, Mangalore

    Fri, Mar 27 2026

    A much-needed and empathetic decision by the State Government and Education Minister Madhu Bangarappa. Many children born in June and July were facing a 'technical' loss of an entire academic year despite being developmentally ready. This 2-month relaxation under the Karnataka Education Act brings huge relief to thousands of parents who were in a state of constant confusion. Thank you for listening to the concerns of the citizens!

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  • amar, Mangalore/abudhabi

    Thu, Mar 26 2026

    Now they changing the decision, earlier they made compulsory rules and childrens crossing their age 6 plus when they reaches to 1st standard. Those who born after august loosing their chances. Now again relaxation what kind of decision . Poor decision

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  • Rita, Germany

    Thu, Mar 26 2026

    Find it very good .Let children enjoy their early childhood before going to school as children .Later they have the burden of long classes studies ,carrying heavy bags.Hardly time to play as children.

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  • Imtiaz, Mangalore

    Thu, Mar 26 2026

    Very good and sensible move by the govt... kudos to the leaders who are educated!!

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