Only government employees in Kendriya Vidyalayas are eligible to apply for admission?

Only government employees in Kendriya Vidyalayas are eligible to apply for admission?

Are only government employees eligible to apply for admission of their wards in Kendriya Vidyalayas?
No, self-employed persons, persons in private jobs and those from floating population are also eligible to apply for admission of their wards to Kendriya Vidyalayas. However, admission will be granted in order of priority specified in Guidelines for Admission to Kendriya Vidyalayas.

KV Admission 2019 – online admission
FAQs General Question

What is the age cutoff for a child applying to grade-1?
The minimum age for admission to Std 1 is 5 years and the maximum admissible age is 7 years as on 01/04/2019, with a 2 year relaxation in upper age limit for “Differently-Abled” candidates. Thus, the allowed range of date of birth of a child seeking admission is: 1.04.2012 to 1.04.2014 for applications not in the “Differently Abled” category. The allowed range of date of birth of a child seeking admission in the “Differently Abled” category is 1.04.2010 to 1.04.2014. If the entered date of birth does not live in above mentioned range, sign up/registration will not be allowed.”

How do I use this website to fill the application form?
Please go through the instruction page. Steps to fill the application form is explained there.

Which class is this online registration website applicable for ?
This online registration website is applicable only for Std 1 admission.

What is the prescribed process of admission in a Kendriya Vidyalaya?
If you are new to the procedure of online admission 2019- 2020, please refer to KVS Admission Guidelines for admission in Kendriya Vidyalayas then apply online in the desired Kendriya Vidyalaya.

Where can I get the admission guidelines?
The Guidelines for Admission to Kendriya Vidyalayas are available on the official website of KVS : www.kvsangathan.nic.in

Is there any fee for application?
No, the application processing is absolutely free of cost.

Will there be any exam before admission?
There is no exam for Std 1 admission.

If I have any query regarding admission, who should I contact?
Please contact the Principal of the concerned KVs where admission is sought.

What is the age cutoff for a child applying to grade-1?
The minimum age for admission to Std 1 is 5 years and the maximum admissible age is 7 years as on 01/04/2019, with a 2 year relaxation in upper age limit for “Differently-Abled” candidates. Thus, the allowed range of date of birth of a child seeking admission is: 1.04.2012 to 1.04.2014 for applications not in the “Differently Abled” category. The allowed range of date of birth of a child seeking admission in the “Differently Abled” category is 1.04.2010 to 1.04.2014. If the entered date of birth does not live in above mentioned range, sign up/registration will not be allowed.”

What are the timings for Shift 1 and shift 2 School ?
Shift-1 will be in the morning and shift -2 in the afternoon. For more details, please contact KVS RO helpline during working hours. Helpline contacts are available under “Help Desk” link on the admission portal.

How many Kendriya Vidyalayas can I apply to using one application?
You can apply for at most 3 KVs in an application.