Eligibility Criteria

Admission to GM Legacy School is granted strictly in accordance with the age norms prescribed by CBSE and the Government of Karnataka, and in alignment with the NEP 2020 stage-wise structure.

Cut-off Date

The age of the child is calculated as on the cut-off date (1st June of the academic year), unless otherwise notified by the State Government or CBSE.

Age-wise Eligibility Table

Stage Class Min. Age (as on June 1st) Max. Age
Foundational Stage Pre-Nursery 2 years 6 months 3 years 6 months
Nursery 3 years 4 years
LKG 4 years 5 years
UKG 5 years 6 years
Preparatory Stage Class I 6 years 7 years
Class II 7 years 8 years
Class III 8 years 9 years
Middle Stage Class IV 9 years 10 years
Class V 10 years 11 years
Class VI 11 years 12 years
Class VII 12 years 13 years
Secondary Stage Class VIII 13 years 14 years
Class IX 14 years 15 years
Class X 15 years 16 years
Class XI 16 years 17 years
Class XII 17 years 18 years

Documents Required for Age Verification

Birth Certificate
(Municipal/Govt Hospital)
Aadhaar Card
(if available)
Report Card
(Class I onwards)
Transfer Certificate
(Class II onwards)

General Guidelines

  • The age criteria may be revised as per CBSE / State Government notifications from time to time.
  • Birth Certificate issued by a competent authority is mandatory as proof of age.
  • For transfer admissions, the age and class will be verified with reference to the previous school records.
  • Relaxation in age, if any, shall be strictly as per government rules.

School’s Right

  • Verify all documents submitted.
  • Refuse admission in case of false information or non-eligibility.
  • Place a child in a class appropriate to his/her age and academic readiness.