CBSE approves 5 years as minimum age for admission to Class I in Kerala

KOCHI: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved the request of CBSE schools in Kerala to set 5 years as the minimum age criterion for admission to Class I in the state. There was confusion among parents as central rules mandated 6 years for admission.
The uncertainty over the age criterion was confusing as many schools have either already completed or are in the final stage of Class I admissions.
Earlier, Kerala CBSE schools management association had submitted a memorandum to the state government and the CBSE not to make 6 years the minimum age for Class I admission this year.
The association said that those completing UKG this year are only 5 years old and they will lose a year if the minimum age is raised to 6.