Goa Government Introduces Bill to Raise Class 1 Admission Age to Six Years

The Goa government has introduced the Goa School Education (Amendment) Bill, 2026, to raise the minimum age for admission to Class 1 from five-and-a-half years to six years, aligning with the National Education Policy 2020 and the Right to Education Act. The bill, introduced by Chief Minister Pramod Sawant, includes a one-time relaxation for the 2025-26 academic year to accommodate children already in the system. It also tightens age eligibility for admissions to higher classes, ensuring uniformity with national education standards.