Admissions
Pre-Primary Domain Admission Links
| Nursery | Jr. KG. | Sr. KG. | |
| Admission in Pre Primary Domain in Sibling & Staff Category | https://forms.gle/XQjurb2kaXU5CGu57 | https://forms.gle/mebPR2k8sB6x53BX8 | https://forms.gle/copUt14kYMzZSHLj8 |
| Admission in Pre Primary Domain in General Category | https://forms.gle/hoyXyTDNzNgn6X9j6 | https://forms.gle/pAa6WNC1eLxY3gm4A | https://forms.gle/tZvvRRPPvaci2Hra9 |
The Orchid School welcomes you to the Admission Process.
For Admission in Grade 1 the child needs to fulfill the age criteria of minimum 6 years of age as on 31st December 2025
Child should have attended formal preparatory school, studying in Sr. KG or equivalent of Pre-Primary education. This is required for basic readiness for grade I with LSRW.
Total 35 SEATS – General Category, RTE Admissions, and Sibling / Staff Category are open for admission.
Category Definitions:
Sibling: A real brother or sister of the applicant who is on the school roll during the current academic year.
Only Sibling from immediate family is eligible for the admission. Sibling from extended family will not be considered.
Please note that in case of cousins staying in a joint family, it will not be considered as siblings. They must approach via general category.
To avail the admission in Sibling/Staff and General category, online registration is mandatory.
If failed to complete the online registration, then the parent must apply via general category. No further request for extension would be entertained.
Staff Quota: The wards of the school employees, i.e. The Orchid School, Pune. The unfilled seats of the staff quota shall spill over to the General Category.
General Category: There is a cut off for the number of registrations for General Category. However, the form will be closed after the set number of registration. No further request for extension would be entertained.
RTE Admissions: RTE Implementation at The Orchid School: 25% Seats Reserved: 26 seats available at the STD I level. Eligibility: 25% reservations include SC/ST and students from economically weaker sections (annual income below Rs. 1 lakh).
Age Criteria: 6 years to 7 years 5 months 30 days for STD I.
Admission Process: Visit the [Maharashtra Government website](#) for more details.
The admission process is in accordance with the rules and guidelines issued by the Education Department.
Parents must fill up the following details in the online form:
- Child’s Name as per Aadhar Card
- Child’s date of birth
- Child’s Gender
- Child’s Aadhar Card number
- Previous School Name
- Medical history/ any learning diagnosis if any
- Parents’ Names and Mobile Numbers
- Sibling’s TOS Admission Number and Class Name (Applicable for Sibling Category only)
Only one application form is to be submitted online for one child. After filling and submitting the online registration form, a registration number is auto generated. You will receive an Email as an acknowledgment with the registration number for reference.
NO FEE to be paid at the time of online registration. In case of an error while filling the online form kindly inform the admission team through an email at [email protected] (Please do not fill another form) Helpline Numbers: + 91 20 67116711
List of Documents Required
Please bring:
| Original Birth Certificate + Photocopy | Aadhar Card Photocopy (Mandatory) |
| Cast certificate (if not general category) | Medical report (if child has diagnosed special needs) |
| 1 Passport size photograph | Sr. Kg academic report |
Information about Pre-Primary School Admission Process
Dear Parents, Greetings of the day!
We are pleased to announce that The Orchid School is starting with Pre-Primary School from the Academic Year 2025-26.
The Pre-Primary domain will have-
– Nursery (Balvatika 1),
– Jr.KG (Balvatika 2) and
– Sr. KG (Balvatika 3)
The online Admission Registration process for all three classes will begin on Wednesday, 20 th November’24.
Details for Classes and Admission Process
1. Class Structure
o Each class will have one section with a maximum capacity of 30 students.
2. Admission Criteria
o Admissions will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis, according to the submission sequence of online registration forms.
o Priority will be given to siblings of current students and children of staff members.
3. Separate Registration Links
o There will be distinct registration links for the Sibling category and the General category.
o Online registration is mandatory for all categories of admission.
Steps for Online Registration
1. On Wednesday, 20th November 2024, the admission link will be available on the school website under the “Admissions” tab.
o Sibling Category: 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
o General Category: 12:00 noon
2. Important Notes:
o Registration will close once the cut-off limit for forms is reached.
o Incomplete or delayed registrations will not be accepted. No requests for
extension will be entertained
Please ensure timely submission to secure your child’s admission. Parents must fill up the following details in the online form:
o Details of Child:
– Name as per Aadhar Card
– Date of Birth
– Gender
– Previous School Name (if applicable)
o Parents’ Names and contact numbers.
o Details of Sibling (if Sibling category has been opted)
(*Please keep all details handy so that the online form is submitted quickly.)
o The online form link address is also mentioned below:
Eligibility Criteria for Admission:
- The child needs to fulfill age criteria as per mentioned below
- Nursery – 3 years on 31st December’25
- Jr. KG – 4 years on 31st December’25
- Sr. KG – 5 years on 31st December’25
- (Age criteria to strictly be adhered as per GR)
- The child must have completed formal preparatory education of previous class to get admitted to Jr. KG or Sr. KG.
| Fee Structure for Pre Primary Domain for the Academic Year 2025-26 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STD | Installment I 40% | Installment II 20% | Installment III 20% | Installment IV 10% | Total Fee |
| Nursery | 48000 | 24000 | 24000 | 24000 | 120000 |
| JR KG | 52000 | 26000 | 26000 | 26000 | 130000 |
| SR KG | 56000 | 28000 | 28000 | 28000 | 140000 |
- One Time Admission Fee (non-refundable) – ₹ 75000/-
- At the time of admission, the following amount must be paid to confirm enrollment: –
| Classes | One time Admission Fee | 1st Instalment | Brochure Cost | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 75000 | 48000 | 1000 | 124000 |
| Jr. KG | 75000 | 52000 | 1000 | 128000 |
| Sr. KG | 75000 | 56000 | 1000 | 132000 |
The fee includes-
- Food – 2 meals- snacks for short break and lunch for long break.
- Teaching Learning Materials- Textbook, Notebook, other material to be used in the class, field visit, concerts, etc.
Click on below link for AY 2025-26 fee structure for all grades for indicative purpose only: –
Admission Process:
Date: Sunday, 1st December’24
Time: 9:00 AM onwards
The process for admission is mentioned in detail below. Each step of the process is
mandatory.
Please note that only parents of students who receive an official invitation for admission will be
permitted on campus for the designated process.
| No. | Admission Process |
|---|---|
| 1 | Token Collection (9:00 AM onwards)
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| 2 | Parent Orientation (9:30 AM – 10:30 AM)
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| 3 | Document Verification (10:30 AM onwards) Please carry along the documents mentioned below: |
| 4 | Purchase of School Brochure (10:30 AM onwards) |
| 5 | Filling of Admission Registration Form (11:00 AM onwards) |
| 6 | Family Meet – Optional |
| 7 | Fee Payment |
| 8 | Admission Confirmation |
Admission Withdrawal Policy:
- Parents to read and clarify all policies related to refund and admission process. Click Here.
Some Important Points to Note:
- The admission process will not be continued if any of the above-mentioned criteria for each step is not fulfilled.
- The admission will be confirmed only once the fee (One time admission fee + 1st fee instalment) has been paid. In case the fee is not paid the seat will not be reserved. We have very limited seats, and it is only fair that we do the process in time.
- School Management reserves the Final Decision to grant admission.
Enrolment Process and Academic Requirements for Class I
Parents must register online as the first step. The Admission Link Will Be Open On Sunday, 10th
November 2024 12:00 PM
- Original Birth Certificate + Photocopy
- Aadhar Card Photocopy (Manatory)
- Cast certificate (if not general category)
- Medical report (if child has diagnosed special needs)
- 1 Passport size photograph
- Sr. Kg academic report
Enrolment Process and Academic Requirements for Class II-X
Admissions granted based on availability of seats.
Availability of seats is updated on the website in periodic manner as and when seat is vacant.
Class XI
- Students must score 65% in English.
- Students who wish to opt for science subjects - Physics, Chemistry and Biology must score 75% in science.
- Students who wish to opt for Mathematics/Applied Mathematics must score 75% in Math (Standard/ Basic)
- The overall cut off percentage to be secured in any of the above- mentioned exams is 75%.
- The students opting for other than Science subjects must have overall percentage of 75%.
- English - Average of language and literature.
- Science - Average of Physics, Chemistry, Biology
- As per CBSE guidelines students who wish to opt for Mathematics at Sr. Secondary level must qualify in Mathematics (Standard) as per above eligibility criteria.
- Students with Mathematics (Basic) can opt for only Applied Mathematics.
Admission Schedule
| Particulars | Important Dates |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | Nov |
| Class 11 | Jan |
| Class 2-10 | As per Vacancy |
Fee Structure and Payment
| Fee Structure for Pre Primary Domain for the Academic Year 2025-26 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STD | Installment I 40% | Installment II 20% | Installment III 20% | Installment IV 10% | Total Fee |
| Nursery | 48000 | 24000 | 24000 | 24000 | 120000 |
| JR KG | 52000 | 26000 | 26000 | 26000 | 130000 |
| SR KG | 56000 | 28000 | 28000 | 28000 | 140000 |
| Fee Structure for Grade 1 to Grade 10 for Academic Year 2024-2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STD | Yearly Fees | Instalment I - 40% | Instalment II - 20% | Instalment III - 20% | Instalment IV - 20% |
| 1st week of April | 1st week of July’24 | 1st week of October’24 | 1st week of January’25 | ||
| 1 | Rs. 1,53,000 | Rs 61,200 | Rs 30,600 | Rs 30,600 | Rs 30,600 |
| 2 | Rs. 1,53,000 | Rs 61,200 | Rs 30,600 | Rs 30,600 | Rs 30,600 |
| 3 | Rs. 1,53,000 | Rs 61,200 | Rs 30,600 | Rs 30,600 | Rs 30,600 |
| 4 | Rs. 1,53,000 | Rs 61,200 | Rs 30,600 | Rs 30,600 | Rs 30,600 |
| 5 | Rs. 1,66,000 | Rs 66,400 | Rs 33,200 | Rs 33,200 | Rs 33,200 |
| 6 | Rs. 1,66,000 | Rs 66,400 | Rs 33,200 | Rs 33,200 | Rs 33,200 |
| 7 | Rs. 1,66,000 | Rs 66,400 | Rs 33,200 | Rs 33,200 | Rs 33,200 |
| 8 | Rs. 1,79,000 | Rs 71,600 | Rs 35,800 | Rs 35,800 | Rs 35,800 |
| 9 | Rs. 1,79,000 | Rs 71,600 | Rs 35,800 | Rs 35,800 | Rs 35,800 |
| 10 | Rs. 1,79,000 | Rs 71,600 | Rs 35,800 | Rs 35,800 | Rs 35,800 |
| Note | One Time Non-Refundable Admission Fee for Classes I – X is Rs 75,000. | ||||
| Fee Structure for Grade 11 for Academic Year 2024 - 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STD | Yearly Fees | Instalment I - 40% | Instalment II - 20% | Instalment III - 20% | Instalment IV - 20% |
| 1st week of April | 1st week of July’24 | 1st week of October’24 | 1st week of January’25 | ||
| For TOS Students | Rs 1,29,000 | Rs 51,600 | Rs 25,800 | Rs 25,800 | Rs 25,800 |
| For Non TOS Students | Rs 1,29,000 + RS 50000 (One time admission fee) | Rs 51,600 + 50000 (One time admission fee) | Rs 25,800 | Rs 25,800 | Rs 25,800 |
| Fee Structure for Grade 12 for Academic Year 2024 - 2025 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STD | Yearly Fees | Instalment I - 40% | Instalment II - 20% | Instalment III - 20% | Instalment IV - 20% |
| 1st week of April | 1st week of July’24 | 1st week of October’24 | 1st week of January’25 | ||
| 12 | Rs 1,15,000 | Rs 46,000 | Rs 23,000 | Rs 23,000 | Rs 23,000 |
Withdrawal Policy
Application Process:
i. This process is effective only through written communication in the form of an application.
ii. Telephonic messages/ Verbal communication or an email will not be considered authentic.
iii. Written application to be given before the due date of school fees to the school office.
iv. Transfer Certificate form to be filled which is given from school office and should be duly signed by both the parents as signed at the time of admission.
v. If the parent is a single parent/ any legal case pending/ a decree etc. submission of relevant documents is mandatory.
vi. Without the appropriate documents, the school leaving certificate will not be processed.
Refund of Fee:
The refund of fees will be as per the school policy mentioned below
| Condition | One-time Admission Fee | Amount of Fee Instalment |
|---|---|---|
| If student has not attended the school even for a day after taking admission (This is applicable for the admission taken at any time of the academic session) | 50% of one-time admission fee | The fee will be refunded after deducting the TLM amount. |
| If student has attended even a single day after taking admission | No refund | No refund |
Processing of Transfer Certificate:
- The Transfer Certificate Form once certified as ‘No Dues’ from Class Teacher, Library, Accounts Office and Administration Department, is further processed for producing the ‘Transfer Certificate’ within 10 school office working days.
- If the withdrawal of admission is applied after the due date of school fees and the student has attended the school, then the parent is liable to pay the instalment for the respective quarter and late fee if applicable and only then the withdrawal application is taken for further process.
- In case of mid-term withdrawal, if the student has not attended the school in the respective quarter and the withdrawal application is given after the due date then the parent will be liable to pay the fee of that quarter to process with the withdrawal.