Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission 2024: Key factors to consider during the application process – Times of India

Kendriya Vidyalaya is one of the top government educational institutions in the country, with a large number of students applying each year. The registration period for Class 1 admission at Kendriya Vidyalaya for the current academic session closed on April 15, 2024. The results of the first-round allotment have been released. Registration and additional processes for subsequent rounds of admission are expected to be announced shortly.
Securing a spot at a Kendriya Vidyalaya (KV) requires a strategic approach. While filling out the application, prioritise your preferred school branch. Proximity to the school is an important factor, so living nearby will significantly improve your application. Because KVs serve transferable Central Government employees, children of defence and paramilitary personnel frequently receive special treatment. If you have a sibling who is already enrolled in the same KV, your chances will improve even more.
Additionally, understanding the reservation system for categories like EWS, SC, and ST can be advantageous. Here are a few factors that you must consider when applying for admission into a Kendriya Vidyalaya:
How many schools can one choose on the KVS admission form?
The Kendriya Vidyalaya Admission Form allows applicants to select up to three preferred schools. The order of selection does not indicate preference; each option is evaluated separately.
Applicants can then choose any branch for ‘School 1,’ ‘School 2,’ or ‘School 3.’ Furthermore, applicants may choose fewer than three Kendriya Vidyalayas. Kendriya Vidyalayas in India are classified into four types, and when selecting a branch, you must also select the state it belongs to, which is required.
What are the four types of Kendriya Vidyalayas?
Kendriya Vidyalayas are classified into four types, and when selecting a branch, you must also select the state it belongs to, which is required. When you select your preferred Kendriya Vidyalaya, the category will be displayed automatically. Here is an overview of the categories of Kendriya Vidyalayas:

Distance from home to the desired school
For students filling out forms under the Divyang, SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and BPL categories, this option is significant. This option will not be visible in other students’ forms. Filling out the admission form under the mentioned categories means that the student will be admitted to a Kendriya Vidyalaya under the RTE. Keeping the distance from home to the Kendriya Vidyalaya in mind increases the likelihood of admission.
Kendriya Vidyalaya fee details
During the admission process a fee of ₹25 is charged for the first time, and ₹100 for re-admission. All students receive free education from grades one through eight. Monthly tuition fees range from ₹200 for boys in Class 9 & 10 to ₹400 for boys in Science stream in Class 11 & 12.
Class 3 onwards, students would be required to pay Computer Fund of ₹100 (or ₹150 for select electives). Each student is also required to contribute ₹500 annually to Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN) for school development. Fee waivers are available to students from economically disadvantaged families and certain reserved categories. For exact fee details, check the official website for up to date information.