Admissions Process
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A Shared Beginning for a Lifelong Journey
At The Mindcraft School, we believe that education is a shared journey—one that begins with mutual trust, clarity, and care between school and family. Our admissions process is designed to reflect this: warm, transparent, and thoughtful from the very first interaction.
Apply for 2026–27
We are currently welcoming expressions of interest for the academic year 2026–27 (Nursery to Grade 5). If you're seeking a progressive CBSE school in Surat that blends whole-child development with future-ready learning, we invite you to begin your journey with us.
Click below to fill out our enquiry form and let us get to know your child and your aspirations better.
Because every child deserves more than a syllabus.
They deserve a school that starts with purpose and grows with care.
Enquire NowOUR ADMISSIONS PROCESS
Expression of Interest (EOI)
Submit a short online enquiry form to help us understand your interest. Our Admissions Counsellor will be in touch to take you through the next steps.
Parent Interaction
A one-on-one meeting (online or on campus) where we walk you through our vision, curriculum, and culture — while learning about your child’s needs and your family’s expectations.
Campus Visit
We encourage families to visit our Campus and meet our team to experience our Mindcraft philosophy in action.
Child Interaction
For certain grades, we conduct an informal, child-friendly session to understand your child’s interests, learning style, and comfort level. There is no formal testing.
Admission Decision
Admissions are offered on a rolling basis and are usually communicated within 3-5 working days of the interaction. Need to check yellow highlighted portion - As per new rules of NEP (inclusivity) and RTE, a school cannot deny admission to any child on any basis except for ‘No vacancy’. So, we have to be very careful with words here.
Fee Payment & Onboarding
Upon acceptance, your child's seat is secured through admission fee payment. You will receive an onboarding kit and next steps to prepare for your child’s entry into school.
Age Eligibility (As per CBSE and NEP 2020 Guidelines)
We follow the recommended age criteria as on 2nd June 2026 for the academic year 2026-27.
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| Grade | Minimum Age |
|---|---|
| Jr.Kg. | 3 years |
| Sr.Kg. | 4 years |
| Balvatika | 5 years |
| Grade I | 6 years |
| Grade II onward | Age + 1 year thereafter |
For Grade 1 admissions in Gujarat for the 2026-27 academic year, the minimum age is 6 years as of June 1st, 2026, according to the Directorate of Primary Education. This means children born on or before June 1st, 2020 are eligible for admission.
Details:
| Grade 1: A child must be 6 years old as of June 1st, 2026. |
| Date of Birth: Children born on or before June 1st, 2019, are eligible. |
| RTE Act: This age criteria aligns with the Right to Education (RTE) Act, ensuring a standardized approach to Grade 1 admissions. |
| Flexibility: While the age limit is firm, some schools may offer slight flexibility for children who are a few months short, but this is at the school's discretion. - This is practically not possible. |
| Upper Age Limit: There is no specified upper age limit for regular admissions to Grade 1. |
| Differently Abled: Differently abled candidates may have a 2-year relaxation in the upper age limit. |
Note: Final admission is subject to document verification and school discretion.
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Our Admissions Team is happy to guide you through every step. Whether you’re just exploring or ready to apply, we’re just a call or click away.
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