The Education Ministry has sent letters to all states and Union Territories (UTs) requesting them to ensure that the age of admission to Grade 1 is 6 years starting from the 2024-25 session.
- This directive aligns with the provisions outlined in both the National Education Policy 2020 and the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
- The Department of School Education and Literacy issued the letter on the 15th of the month, emphasizing the need for states and UTs to adjust the age requirement for Grade 1 admission accordingly for the upcoming 2024-25 session.
Q: According to the Education Ministry, from which academic session onwards should the age of admission to Grade 1 be 6 years?
a) 2026-27
b) 2023-24
c) 2024-25
d) 2025-26
Ans : c) 2024-25
Q: What legislation mandates the age of admission to Grade 1 to be 6 years?
a) National Education Policy Act
b) Right to Education Amendment Act
c) Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
d) Educational Reforms Act, 2010
Ans : c) Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
