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Delhi Allocates 55,701 School Seats for EWS & Special Needs Children

The Delhi Directorate of Education conducted a computerized draw for EWS/DG and Children with Special Needs admissions for the 2026-27 academic session. Education Minister Ashish Sood highlighted the government's commitment to fairness and transparency, facilitated by technological enhancements like NIC software and Aadhaar verification. A total of 55,701 seats have been allocated, marking an increase of over 5,000 seats from the previous year. The process saw high participation from parents and immediate allotment of schools post-draw.

Key Points: Delhi School Admissions: 55,701 Seats Allocated for 2026-27

  • 55,701 total seats allocated
  • Increase of 5,185 seats from last year
  • Computerized draw ensures transparency
  • Aadhaar-based verification reduces errors
  • Parents witnessed the live draw
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Delhi conducts computerised draw for EWS/DG, CWSN admissions; 55,701 seats allocated for 2026-27

Delhi's transparent computerized draw allocates 55,701 EWS/DG & CWSN seats for 2026-27, with a significant seat increase and tech-driven verification.

"The Delhi Government is continuously striving to provide equal opportunities in education - Ashish Sood"

New Delhi, April 6

The Directorate of Education, Government of Delhi, on Monday conducted a computerised draw of lots for admissions under the EWS/DG and Children With Special Needs categories for the academic session 2026-27.

Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood formally initiated and witnessed the draw at the Old Secretariat, held in the presence of parents and stakeholders to ensure transparency and fairness.

Speaking on the occasion here, Sood said the Delhi Government is continuously striving to provide equal opportunities in education so that every child can access quality schooling.

He stated that the government is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent process for all eligible children, adding that technological enhancements such as NIC-developed software and Aadhaar-based verification have helped eliminate duplicate and erroneous applications.

The minister informed that there has been a notable increase in seats this year. The number of participating schools rose from 2,219 in 2025-26 to 2,308 in 2026-27. Seats under the EWS/DG category increased from 44,045 to 48,092, while CWSN seats rose from 6,471 to 7,609. The total number of seats now stands at 55,701, an increase of 5,185 seats.

According to officials, a total of 1,39,524 applications were received this year, including 1,38,536 complete applications under the EWS/DG category. In the CWSN category, complete applications increased to 988 from 904 last year.

Sood said that once the draw results are finalised and frozen, no changes can be made, ensuring the integrity of the process. He added that parents also participated in the draw, further strengthening trust in the system.

He noted that school allotments were issued immediately after the draw and that digital document verification via mobile has reduced the need for repeated visits to schools.

The next stage of the admission process will begin within three days, officials said.

The minister also said that under the leadership of Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, the Delhi Government remains committed to promoting inclusivity, transparency and equality in education.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Increasing seats is good, but the competition is still fierce. 1.38 lakh applications for 48k EWS seats? That's a huge gap. The government needs to focus on building more schools and improving infrastructure in existing ones, not just increasing intake.
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Sarah B
The use of Aadhaar and digital verification is a smart move to cut down on fraud. Duplicate applications have been a problem for years. This tech-driven approach should be implemented in all states for similar welfare schemes.
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Aman W
The increase in CWSN seats from 6,471 to 7,609 is a welcome step towards inclusivity. However, the real test is whether these schools have the trained staff, accessible buildings, and supportive environment these children need. Allocation is just the first step.
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Karthik V
Digital document verification via mobile is a game-changer! No more standing in long queues and taking multiple leaves from work. This is how governance should be - using technology to reduce public hardship. Kudos for this.
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Neha E
While the process seems fair, I hope the 'immediate' school allotment after the draw is truly immediate. Last year there were delays in some zones. Transparency in the draw is good, but timely execution is equally important for parents.

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