Balvatika
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The Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) has conducted the draw of lots for admissions to Balvatika-1 and Balvatika-3 on March 28, 2025. This process determines the allocation of seats for pre-primary education in KVS schools across India. Originally scheduled for March 26, the lottery was rescheduled to March 28 to ensure a smooth and transparent admission process. citeturn0search0
Region-Wise Schedule for the Draw of Lots:
The lottery was conducted in the following time slots, based on regional clusters:
- 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM:
- Mumbai
- Guwahati
- Silchar
- Tinsukia
- 9:30 AM – 10:30 AM:
- Delhi
- Hyderabad
- Varanasi
- Raipur
- 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM:
- Ahmedabad
- Bengaluru
- Bhopal
- Dehradun
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM:
- Agra
- Bhubaneswar
- Kolkata
- Ranchi
- 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM:
- Chandigarh
- Ernakulam
- Gurugram
- Jaipur
- 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM:
- Chennai
- Jabalpur
- Jammu
- Lucknow
- Patna
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Accessing the Lottery Results:
The results of the draw of lots were made available from 4:00 PM onwards on March 28, 2025. Parents and guardians can check the results through the following channels:
- Official KVS Balvatika Portal:
- Visit balvatika.kvs.gov.in to access the results.
- Regional KVS Websites:
- Navigate to the regional KVS website corresponding to your area to view the results.
- Direct Contact with Respective Kendriya Vidyalayas:
- Reach out to the KVS school where admission was sought to inquire about the results.
Important Notes:
- Age Criteria for Balvatika Admissions:
- Balvatika-1: Children aged 3 to 4 years as of March 31, 2025.
- Balvatika-3: Children aged 5 to 6 years as of March 31, 2025.
- Reservation under Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009:
- 25% of seats are reserved for economically weaker section (EWS) students.
- Children admitted under this quota are exempt from fees.
- Benefits continue for students admitted under RTE in Class 1 up to Class 8. citeturn0search0
Post-Result Procedures:
After the lottery results are announced, selected candidates will undergo the following steps:
- Counseling Sessions:
- Parents and children may be invited to counseling sessions to complete formalities.
- Document Verification:
- Submission and verification of necessary documents as per KVS guidelines.
- Fee Payment:
- For non-RTE admissions, payment of applicable fees will be required.
Contact Information:
For any queries or further assistance, parents and guardians can contact the respective Kendriya Vidyalaya or reach out to the KVS Regional Office. Contact details are available on the official KVS website: kvsangathan.nic.in.
Conclusion:
The Balvatika admission process for the academic year 2025-26 has been conducted efficiently, with the draw of lots ensuring a fair selection process. Parents and guardians are advised to check the results through the official channels and follow the subsequent steps for successful admission.
