Admissions to Delhi government’s 75 CM SHRI Schools for the 2026-27 academic session start today, February 27, 2026. The Directorate of Education (DoE) is now accepting online applications for the CM SHRI School Admissions 2026.
A circular from DoE’s CM SHRI Branch states that the entrance test will fill vacant seats in Classes 6, 9, and 11. The application period will stay open until March 12, 2026, at 11:59 PM.
Who Is Eligible for SHRI School Admissions 2026
Only students who live in Delhi and have completed
- Class 5 (for admission to Class 6)
- Class 8 (for admission to Class 9)
- Class 10 (for admission to Class 11)
in the 2025-26 academic year from a recognized school in Delhi can apply. The cutoff date for eligibility is the last day of online application—March 12, 2026.
50 % of Seats Reserved for Government School Students
The DoE requires that at least 50 % of seats be reserved for students from government and government-aided schools in Delhi, including DoE, MCD, NDMC, Kendriya Vidyalayas, and Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalayas.
The minimum qualifying marks for the merit list are
- 25 % for the General category
- 5 % relaxation for SC/ST, OBC (Non-Creamy Layer), and Children With Special Needs (CWSN)
Admissions will be based on cutoffs determined by the school and category.
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