School Admissions in Hyderabad
Registration windows, age eligibility, required documents and the step-by-step process for the 2026-2027 academic session in Hyderabad.
When to apply in Hyderabad
Registration window: November–January for registration, decisions by March.
Process: Individual school applications; Telangana runs a separate RTE portal for EWS-quota seats.
Good to know: Government and Telangana State Board schools follow a separate, later schedule than private CBSE/ICSE schools.
Telangana age cutoff for Nursery/LKG: a child typically needs to turn 3 years old by 31 August to be eligible. Use our age eligibility tool to check exact grade cutoffs.
The admission process, step by step
Shortlist schools
Compare 5–8 schools by board, area, fees and teaching style before registration opens. Apply to more than you think you need — popular schools are competitive.
Check age eligibility
Confirm your child meets the school's age cutoff for the grade you're applying to — cutoffs vary by state.
Register & submit documents
Pick up or download the application form, pay the registration fee (₹200–₹2,000 depending on the school), and submit with the documents above.
Assessment / interaction
Most schools hold an informal interaction with the child and parents — RTE prohibits formal screening tests for Nursery–Class 8 in most states.
Merit list or lottery
Schools publish a merit list, or run a lottery for EWS/RTE-quota seats, depending on the city's process.
Pay fees & confirm seat
Pay the first instalment to confirm the seat. Ask for the full fee structure — tuition, activity, transport, development fund — in writing before paying.
Documents checklist
Birth Certificate Required
Original + photocopy, municipality or hospital issued.
Address Proof Required
Aadhaar, electricity/water bill, or rental agreement (last 3 months).
Parent ID Proof Required
Aadhaar of both parents. Passport accepted for foreign nationals.
Photographs Required
4–6 passport-size photos of the child; 2–4 of each parent.
Transfer Certificate (TC) If applicable
Required for Class 2 and above — get it from the previous school.
Report Card (last class) If applicable
Required for Class 3+; some schools ask for Class 2 marks too.
Caste / Income Certificate If applicable
Required for EWS/OBC/SC/ST quota seats — issued by the Tehsildar.
Medical Fitness Certificate If applicable
Some schools, especially boarding schools, require this.
Sibling Proof If applicable
If applying under sibling preference — existing student's ID card.
Immunization Record If applicable
Vaccination card, required for nursery admission in several states.
Next steps in Hyderabad
Frequently asked questions
When do school admissions open in Hyderabad?
In Hyderabad, november–january for registration, decisions by march. Individual school applications; Telangana runs a separate RTE portal for EWS-quota seats.
What is the age cutoff for Nursery admission in Hyderabad?
In Telangana, the common cutoff is 31 August — a child typically needs to turn 3 by this date. Individual schools may set slightly different cutoffs.
What documents are needed for school admission in Hyderabad?
Birth certificate, address proof, parent ID proof and photographs are required by nearly every school. Transfer certificate and report card are needed from Class 2 onward.
Is there an entrance test for school admission in Hyderabad?
RTE rules prohibit formal screening tests for Nursery through Class 8 in most states. Schools typically hold an informal interaction with the child and parents instead.