Frequently Asked Questions

The admission procedure will be updated on the website tentatively by the month of October-November. Kindly visit the 'Admission Helpdesk' page given on the website for precise dates.

Click on the Admission Enquiry Form given on the right-hand bottom of the school website. You will be directed to the 'Admission Helpdesk' Page. You are requested to read through the information and accept it by clicking on the "I understand and agree to proceed with the admissions process" button at the bottom of the page to proceed towards the Admission Enquiry Form. After filling out the Admission Enquiry Form and successfully submitting the same, a system-generated token number will be sent to your registered email ID. Kindly save this token number for any further communication with the school. (Kindly check the spam folder, in case you have not received the automated mail in your inbox.)

Once the token number is generated, based on the availability of seats, the school may reach out to you within 15 working days. Should you not hear from us within this time frame, we may further reach out to you in February - March 2027.

Admission at PICT's Nestling is based on a first-come, first-served basis and enquiries/applications are accepted only through the website. For admission in the academic year 2026-27, please fill out the Online Admission Enquiry Form. Kindly note that the Admission Enquiry Form closes upon receipt of the grade-wise expected number of enquiries.

1. Please fill in the 'Admission Enquiry' form to register your interest, as reflected on the website. The details filled in the enquiry form are the only means of communication between you and the school. Therefore, please fill it out with utmost care. All fields are mandatory.
2. Once the 'Admission Enquiry' form is filled in, a token number is generated, based on which you shall be called for a counselling session on the school campus.
3. After the counselling session, should you wish to take the process further, you will have to notify the Admission Team during the counselling session. The Admission Team will send you an email with the details of registration and a link to the admission form.
   You are requested to have scanned copies of the following documents ready, prior to filling out the admission form. Please note, the size of each document should not be more than 1mb. In case the documents exceed this size, you will not be able to proceed further.
   • Latest 3 passport-size photos of the student* (The photograph should be coloured with a clear white background)
   • Latest 1 passport-size photo of the parents* (The photographs should be coloured with a clear white background)
   • Birth Certificate* (In original for Nursery to Grade 1, Grade 2 upwards a photocopy)
   • Aadhaar card of the student*
   • Aadhaar card of Father
   • Aadhaar card of Mother
   • PAN card of Father
   • PAN card of Mother
   • Address proof* (Aadhar card / Light Bill / Rent agreement / Index II)
   • Caste Certificate* (Proof of caste SC, ST, NT, OBC, BC) (Father's/Student's Certificate only)
   • Medical Fitness Certificate of the student*
   • Blood Group Report*
   • Proof of Physical Disability (if applicable*)
   • Proof of Learning Disability (if applicable*)
   • Proof of Foreign Nationality of the student (OCI/PIO) (if applicable*)
   • Latest AY Term 1 Report Card (of the previous school) of the student (reflecting the scores and remarks)
   • Previous year's Final Report Card/Summary Report of the student (reflecting the scores and remarks)*
   • School Leaving /Bonafide Certificate (For preschool & Grade 1 only) or Transfer Certificate from the school last studied*
   • Vaccination Report

   Documents which are marked* are mandatory. However, the Bonafide Certificate can be produced at the latest by 31st March 2027.

   When you fill in the Admission Form and submit it, you will receive a copy of the filled-in application form and declaration form in your mailbox. Based on the application form and scrutiny of the details shared, your ward will be called for an interaction with the educators and thereafter with the Director Principal. It is mandatory for both parents to meet the Director Principal.

   After this, the school will take the final decision and an email with details of fee payment will be sent. The provisional admission will be confirmed only on receipt of the fee payment made within two days and submission of all the statutory documents. Should you be interested in availing the school transport facility, please submit the filled-in transportation form to the transport in-charge on the very same day of interaction and requests received later will not be entertained. Transport is an annual service paid in two instalments. Once opted for, the transport facility has to be availed for the full academic year. The first instalment of transport fees has to be paid between 16th February and 10th March 2027. Please note that transport routes and fees will be shared before the window period opens. The second instalment of transport fees has to be paid between 11th March and 10th June 2027. However, for all admissions after April 2027, the instalment facility for transport will not be available.

In the eventuality of cancellation of admission by the parent before 31st March 2027, the 1st Installment fee and Caution deposit will be refunded. The school will take a maximum of 15 days to process the refund. From 1st April 2027, in case of a cancellation, the refund will be on a pro rata basis. Should you have any other queries regarding the admission process, please feel free to mail us at admission@pictmodelschool.edu.in.

Should you be interested in availing the school transport facility, please submit the filled-in transportation form to the transport in-charge on the very same day of interaction and requests received later will not be entertained. Transport is an annual service, paid in two instalments. Once opted for, the transport facility has to be availed for the full academic year. The first instalment of transport fees has to be paid between 16th February and 10th March 2027. Please note that transport routes and fees will be shared before the window period of the payment opens. The second installment of transport fees has to be paid between 11th March and 10th June 2027. Kindly note that annual payment will be applicable for admissions after April 2027.

Cafeteria is an optional service. The payments are made term-wise. The first term cafeteria fees must be paid between 16th February and 10th March 2027, and the second term cafeteria fees must be paid between 1st August and 15th August 2027.

The academic session starts by the end of March every year and continues till mid-March of the subsequent year.

Admission to PICT's Nestling is based upon vacancy in the class to which admission is sought. After the counselling session, should the parents wish to go in for registration, an interaction is arranged with the teacher and the child, which is followed by a meeting with the Director Principal and both the parents to discuss the vision and mission of the institution. Should the parents believe in the vision, mission and regulations that govern the institution, the school decides on admission.

We give preference to siblings of existing students at the school if seats are available. Siblings are also offered a discount on the fee.

A safe and secure campus is the priority at PICT's Nestling. While strict measures are taken to keep the learners and staff safe on campus, security is a mindset that is developed from a very young age through regular counselling and awareness programmes. The school has a POCSO Committee and Internal Complaints Committee with well-defined norms. These committees organise periodic awareness programmes customised to different age groups so that all members feel secure and protected. CCTV cameras are installed at all critical points across the campus and on school buses. This is being monitored by dedicated personnel. All the buses are GPS-enabled and have lady attendants to look after the learners.

The school emphasises communication skills as it is the most important skill in today's competitive world. Hence, with the objective of catering to a growing need for language learning and soft skills development in India, the school has partnered with Helen O'Grady International Speech and Drama Academy, Australia. This programme is extended to learners of Jr. KG and Sr. KG. To name a few other platforms where the learners display their interests are:

1. Annual Art Festival
2. Annual Sports Carnival
3. Annual Performance Day
4. Happy Hour Events
5. Field Trips & Theme-based Celebrations

Professional Development is the way of life for all educators at PICT. All educators dedicate at least two to three hours a week towards upgrading skills. Continuous training in pedagogical techniques, techniques and tools of assessment, differentiated learning, active learning strategies, lesson planning, making worksheets, designing formative assessments, life skills, dealing with special children, TESOL, delivering lessons virtually, and all aspects of competency-based education as per the guidelines of NEP 2020 and NCF 2023 is imparted either through workshops or webinars. Adding qualifications and upgrading teaching-learning skills open up opportunities to grow within the organisation.

Parents are the partners in education at PICT's Nestling. While educators are the technical anchors at school, as emotional anchors, parents are expected to set a routine with adequate physical activities and a self-study schedule after school. Continuous monitoring of the child's progress and giving regular feedback to the school is expected from parent partners. Specific and timely observations are expected to be shared periodically with the educators through emails and calls.

We maintain a child-teacher ratio of 12:1 and 1 lady attendant in every class.

English is the language of communication at school. However, we do understand that not all our young learners are acquainted with the language. We are multilingual in the classrooms and help our learners acquire English language skills gradually.

The option for the second language is based on the learner's mother tongue, the language options offered by PICT's Nestling, or the second language learned academically by the learner in the last school attended.

PICT's Nestling focuses on skill building. As such, learners have a dedicated and structured play time every day, which focuses on developing their fine motor and gross motor skills. Intra-school events and theme-based activities are held on a regular basis to encourage and promote physical fitness. The school campus has designated areas with specialised infrastructure, and experienced educators have been engaged to ensure that children get all-round training in physical fitness and sports.

A day in the life of a PICT's Nestling learner - As the sun rises on the horizon, the pitter-patter of tiny feet and the animated conversations of the learners can be heard as they enter the wide-open doors of the school at 8:15 am each morning. The little learners then find their way into their classrooms and confidently place their belongings in their respective places, while talking to their friends and educators. After attendance, Anapana and the school prayer, the learners' day begins with a breakfast break at 8:30 am. Energised with the nutritious meal, they come back to class and spend some of the time understanding concepts, playing outdoors and developing bonds. With lots of activity done, they go for a quick snack break at 11:30 am. At 12:50 pm, they leave the school with mixed feelings; a little disappointed at having to say goodbye to their friends and happy to be with their parents, after a day well spent.

A written request must be submitted by the parents either personally or through mail. Upon approval by the Principal, a 'Permission Slip' should be obtained from the front desk and shown at the school gate before leaving the campus. Production of the Escort Card is mandatory. Students will be handed over only to the escorts whose photographs are reflected in the Escort Card and are duly stamped by the school authorities.

In case of illness or an emergency, a written note has to be sent to the class educator the following day through the diary, or an email can be sent to the school, mentioning the name of the learner, grade and section.

In case of a planned absence, a written note has to be sent to the class educator through the diary, and an email can be sent to the school, at least two days in advance, mentioning the name of the learner, grade and section.

Parents are requested not to take a vacation or long leave when the school is in session, as it affects the academic progress of the child. In case of compelling circumstances, prior permission must be sought from the Principal (at least one week in advance). Attendance on the first day (after vacation/ school reopening) and the last day (before vacation) is compulsory.

PICT's Nestling religiously follows two primary modes of communication: the School Almanac and the Beacon, our weekly transaction report. We can be contacted via email and phone calls as published in the school Diary, for specific concerns.

For the best interest of the learner, we do not encourage communication regarding academic performance, fee dues, behavioural issues of the child, concerns regarding staff and other personal family matters through the school diary. Such communications are restricted to the exchange of mail only.

PTMs are organised regularly on a need basis, the schedule of which is published in the School Diary. The time schedule for the same is sent about a week in advance to the parents. PTMs are organised both online and on campus, as required. Attendance is mandatory for the parents. Should a need arise to meet the teacher, prior appointment can be taken through a diary message, email or a phone call.

Educators are trained to take care of teaching and learning, but not parenting. When parents spend quality time with their children, listen to them patiently and support them emotionally, only then will children feel secure and grow up with confidence. As much as the educators shoulder their responsibilities, we would like our parents to pay attention to the following:

• Abiding by the policies and regulations stated in the school diary, which govern the day-to-day functioning of the school.
• Informing the school about pre-existing medical conditions and/or learning difficulties/disabilities that may interfere with the learning process and, hence, achieving the learning benchmarks of the curriculum.
• Regular monitoring of the child's performance. Encouraging self-study provides an opportunity for reflection and self-evaluation, fundamental components to becoming independent learners.
• Checking and signing the notes in the school diary daily.
• Encouraging and supporting the child to participate in all events and competitions.
• Updating themselves through the Weekly Transaction Report sent by mail every Friday.
• Attending all PTMs and Parent Orientation Programmes conducted at regular intervals.
• Parents are strongly advised to meet the Educators in case of behavioural issues or academic concerns, without delay.