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Lottery system for Class 1 admissions to be restored from 2027

The Ministry of Education has announced that the lottery system for Class 1 admissions will be reinstated starting from the 2027 academic year.

The Business Standard ยท 6 August 2026, 6:50 PM

The Ministry of Education has confirmed that the lottery-based admission process for Class 1 will be restored beginning in 2027. Meanwhile, admission tests will remain in place for students seeking entry into Class 2 and higher grades.