The Karnataka School Education and Literacy Department has approved the introduction of separate LKG and UKG classes in 581 government schools for the 2026–27 academic year.
The initiative will be implemented under the Samagra Shiksha Karnataka Scheme to provide early childhood education to children through government schools. Careers360 +1
Key Highlights
- State: Karnataka
- Academic Year: 2026–27
- Total Schools: 581 approved government schools
- Classes: LKG and UKG
- Department: School Education and Literacy Department
- Scheme: Samagra Shiksha Karnataka
- Medium: Bilingual (Kannada and English)
- Teaching Method: Activity-based learning
LKG and UKG Admission Eligibility
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| LKG age limit | 4 to 5 years |
| Minimum students | 10 per section |
| Maximum students | 40 per section |
| Class timings | 10:00 AM to 3:30 PM |
| Sections | Separate LKG and UKG |
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Facilities Provided to Students
- Bilingual activity-based education.
- Balachaitanya activity books.
- Separate LKG and UKG classrooms.
- Midday meals.
- Milk under the Ksheera Bhagya Scheme.
- Supplementary nutrition, including eggs, as per government provisions. Careers360 +1
Download Karnataka LKG UKG School List
The government order dated November 14, 2025, also refers to an earlier list of 4,056 government schools approved for pre-primary education. This is a separate, broader list and should not be confused with the latest 581-school approval. Master Mitra +1
Government School List – 4,056 Schools
Annexure to Government Order
Important: For the exact school-wise list of the newly approved 581 schools, confirm the latest annexure with the School Education Department or the concerned Block Education Office.
Official admission enquiry: Parents can contact the headteacher of the concerned government school for LKG and UKG admission details.
