Admission to first standard: Age limit brought down

Bengaluru: In a bid to enhance admission in Government Schools, the Department of Public Instruction has announced relaxation in minimum age limit by five months. However, this relaxation is applicable only for this academic year.

In its revised order, the Department has stipulated the age at 5 years and 5 months for children to gain admission for first standard. Previously, the minimum age limit was 5 years and 10 months.