NEW DELHI: The Ministry of Education has actually directed all states and Union Territories to fix the minimum age for admission in Class 1 as six years, officials stated on Wednesday.

According to the brand-new National Education Policy (NEP), the fundamental phase includes five years of discovering chances for all children (between 3 and 8 years of age) that includes three years of preschool education and after that Classes 1 and 2.

The policy thus promotes smooth learning and advancement of children from pre-school to class 2.

This can just be done by making sure availability to three years of quality preschool education for all children studying in Anganwadis or government, government-aided, private and NGO-run preschool centers, a senior MoE official stated.

The Ministry has actually directed State Governments and UT administrations to align their age to admission with the policy and provide admission to class 1 at the age of six years and above, the official included.