Based on Circular 09/2026 issued on March 31, 2026, the Ministry of Education has announced the updated guidelines for student admissions to intermediate grades (Grades 2–11, excluding Grades 5 and 6). This includes details on class capacity, eligibility categories, application procedures, interview process, and key deadlines. Read below for a simplified, mobile-friendly breakdown.
📊 Class Capacity
Grades 2–5: Max 40 students
Grades 6–11: Max 45 students
Vacancies exist only if total students are below allowed limit.
Parallel classes must be equal across grades.
🏅 Special sports class allowed from Grade 8.
Grades 6–11: Max 45 students
Vacancies exist only if total students are below allowed limit.
Parallel classes must be equal across grades.
🏅 Special sports class allowed from Grade 8.
🎯 Eligibility Categories
- Government employee transfers (25km+)
- Returnees from abroad (within 3 years)
- Residence change (50km+)
- Grade 5 Scholarship qualified students
- Education sector employees’ children
📝 Application Procedure
Apply using Schedule 01 format via registered post.
✔ Apply to minimum 5 schools
✔ Separate applications per category
✔ Attach certified documents & affidavit
✔ Mention medium of instruction
✔ Apply to minimum 5 schools
✔ Separate applications per category
✔ Attach certified documents & affidavit
✔ Mention medium of instruction
🎤 Interview Process
Panel includes Principal + Senior Staff.
4x candidates called per vacancy.
Final list approved by Education authorities.
4x candidates called per vacancy.
Final list approved by Education authorities.
📅 Important Dates
31 Jan – Vacancy calculation
15 Feb – Vacancy publication
16–28 Feb – Applications
1–15 Mar – Interviews
Before 31 Mar – Final approval
15 Feb – Vacancy publication
16–28 Feb – Applications
1–15 Mar – Interviews
Before 31 Mar – Final approval
📊 Scoring System (Grades 2–4)
Total: 50 Marks
📍 Distance (Max 25):
Under 10km – 25
10–15km – 20
15–20km – 15
Over 20km – 5
📍 Category Points – 25 marks
📍 Distance (Max 25):
Under 10km – 25
10–15km – 20
15–20km – 15
Over 20km – 5
📍 Category Points – 25 marks
📄 Download / View Circular 09/2026

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