Delhi EWS Second Merit List 2026: The Directorate of Education (DoE), Government of NCT, Delhi has released the results of the first computerized draw for EWS, DG, and CWSN admissions for the academic session 2026-27 on April 6, 2026. With the online result portal document verification phase, the second merit list is now widely expected – though the DoE is yet to confirm any official release date. Based on the admission schedule, the second draw is unlikely to be released before April 22, 2026, and may be held shortly thereafter.The argument is straightforward. The EWS Result 2026-27 merit list is to be released in three phases – the first list followed by the second list, and the third containing the details of vacant seats. Online Result Portal The second draw is designed to fill up the seats left vacant after the first round, and can be held only when it becomes clear which seats have become vacant due to non-reporting or rejection of documents during the verification phase.Why April 22nd is the earliest possible date.Document verification is being done between 9th April to 22nd April 2026 for selected candidates of first draw. Applicants who miss this window will be given a final chance between April 23 and April 28, 2026. Some reports have cited figures from April 20 that appear to be speculative rather than derived from an official DoE communication. • Direct link to visit official website of Delhi EWS Admission 2026 | Link 2Eligibility, Verification, and What Happens NextTo qualify under the EWS category, a family’s annual income must be less than £5 lakh. Accepted proof of residence includes ration card, domicile certificate, voter ID card, utility bills, or passport, and no more documents than those prescribed will be accepted. Candidates can submit revised documents till 2nd May 2026 in case of discrepancies. Zonal authorities will issue reasonable orders after verification of documents between 4th May to 6th May 2026. Appeals can be filed before the District Admission Monitoring Committee between 7th May to 12th May 2026, final orders will be issued by 26th May 2026. Admissions to allotted schools are to be completed by 20 May 2026.A total of 29 zonal teams have been formed in 15 districts, each consisting of a zonal DDE, a section officer or equivalent, and two data entry operators, all working under the supervision of District Deputy Directors of Education. A single window help desk is also functioning in the district offices for the convenience of the college admission applicants.How to Check ResultParents can check the result on official website edudel.nic.in by entering application id or registration number along with date of birth. Selected applicants will be notified with allotment and confirmation details through SMS on their registered mobile number. The online result portal admission portal at ewsadmissions.delhi.gov.in can also be monitored for any fresh official notification regarding the second draw date.
