CHENNAI: As the new academic year begins, Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) schools have registered 23,960 new admissions from LKG to Class 12 as of June 17, which includes 8,026 kindergarten students (6,247 in LKG and 1,779 in UKG).

This marks an increase of 2,226 students from the previous year, when 21,734 new students were admitted. GCC officials noted that final enrolment numbers may rise further.

In comparison, total new admissions for the previous year stood at 21,734. However, previous kindergarten enrolment was higher at 11,113 students, 8,730 in LKG and 2,403 in UKG, representing 3,017 more kindergarteners than the current year.

A senior official in the Corporation said, “Admissions begin in March 2026 with the door-to-door canvassing, admission announcements are pasted in all corporation schools. We expect the number of new students enrolled will increase. Admissions will be closed by the end of July.”

The GCC runs 417 schools, which include 206 primary, 130 middle, 46 high, and 35 higher secondary schools. Together, these institutions serve 1.11 lakh students, supported by 3,624 teachers and 596 permanent non-teaching staff. Additionally, 336 primary and middle schools currently provide education to 15,189 kindergarten students.

Furthermore, over 400 Class 10 students are preparing to reappear for their supplementary examinations, most of whom are expected to enrol in Corporation schools upon passing.