The draw was initiated and witnessed by Delhi Education Minister Ashish Sood at the Old Secretariat, in the presence of parents and stakeholders to ensure transparency and fairness.

Speaking at the event, Sood said, “The Delhi Government is continuously striving to provide equal opportunities in education so that every child can access quality schooling.” He added, “The government is committed to ensuring a fair and transparent process for all eligible children,” noting that technological improvements such as software developed by the National Informatics Centre and Aadhaar-based verification have helped eliminate duplicate and erroneous applications.

The minister highlighted an increase in the number of seats this year. The number of participating schools rose from 2,219 in 2025-26 to 2,308 for 2026-27. Seats under the EWS/DG category increased from 44,045 to 48,092, while CWSN seats rose from 6,471 to 7,609. The total seats available now stand at 55,701, representing an increase of 5,185 seats.

Officials stated that a total of 139,524 applications were received this year, including 138,536 complete applications under the EWS/DG category. In the CWSN category, complete applications increased to 988 from 904 last year.

Sood explained, “Once the draw results are finalised and frozen, no changes can be made, ensuring the integrity of the process.” He also noted that parents participated in the draw, which has strengthened trust in the system.

School allotments were issued immediately following the draw, with digital document verification via mobile devices reducing the need for repeated visits to schools.

Officials stated that the next stage of the admission process will begin within three days.

The minister added that under Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s leadership, the Delhi Government remains committed to promoting inclusivity, transparency and equality in education.