You will need to upload the following:

Before applying, check if you meet these conditions:

  • No Entrance Test for Early Classes: For Class I, admission is based on age and lottery (if applications exceed seats). For Class II onwards (up to Class VIII), an entrance test may be conducted if vacancies exist.
  • Payment Mode: The NRI parent must agree to pay the prescribed tuition fee in foreign currency (or through an NRE account as per KV instructions).
  • The NRI quota is a specific reservation under the "Other Priority Category" . It allows children of NRI parents to secure admission even if the parents are not transferable government employees.

    However, there is a critical condition: The NRI parent must be willing to pay the tuition fees in foreign exchange (or its equivalent in INR as per KV rules).

    Upon selection, you must:

    If the parent is still abroad, a guardian in India (grandparent or close relative with power of attorney) can complete the admission formalities.


    Not all KVs offer NRI quota. Visit the official KVS website (kvsangathan.nic.in) → Regional Directory → Find a KV near your Indian residence. Check the Vidyalaya’s “Admission Notice” specifically for mention of “NRI Quota” or “Foreign National/NRI” seats.

    The NRI quota registration window is different from the general online lottery. Often, it is conducted offline or through a separate link. Look for the “Admission under Special Provisions / NRI Quota” tab.

    If you cannot secure a KV seat under the NRI quota, consider these options:


    Visit the official KVS (Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan) website or the specific KV’s local website where you seek admission.