Navy Anchorage School and College Dhaka Play Group Admission 2027: Age, Fee & Apply
Navy Anchorage School and College Dhaka (NASCD) has opened Play Group admission for the 2027 session. Applications are taken online only at www.nascd.edu.bd from 1 October to 31 October 2026. Children aged 3 years 6 months to 4 years 6 months on 1 January 2027 can apply, and the form fee is Tk 500 for children of defence personnel and Tk 1,000 for others, plus a Tk 30 bank charge.
Here is everything from the official Play Group notice in plain English: the two branches, school time, eligible age, fee, documents, the online steps, and the dates for the preliminary and final selection.
Is your child in the age range? The window is only one year wide. Check the exact age with our Age Calculator before you pay the fee.
NASCD Play Group Admission 2027 at a Glance
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| School | Navy Anchorage School and College Dhaka (EIIN 135574) |
| Class | Play Group, session 2027 |
| Notice published | 30 September 2026 |
| Eligible age | 3 years 6 months to 4 years 6 months on 1 January 2027 |
| Online application | 1 October 2026 to 31 October 2026 at www.nascd.edu.bd |
| Form fee | Tk 500 (defence personnel), Tk 1,000 (others), plus Tk 30 bank charge |
| Preliminary selection | 7 November 2026 |
| Short-list published | 8 November 2026 (website and SMS) |
| Final selection | 10 and 11 November 2026 |
| Final result | 12 November 2026 |
For general details about the school, see our Navy Anchorage School and College profile.
Two Branches and School Time
| Branch | Address | Play Group time |
|---|---|---|
| NHQ Branch | Naval Headquarters Residential Area, Banani, Dhaka-1213 | Morning shift: 9:00 to 11:30 am |
| Khilkhet Branch | Khilkhet Naval Area, Namapara, Khilkhet, Dhaka-1229 | Morning shift: 8:30 to 11:00 am; Day shift: 11:30 am to 2:00 pm |
Each Play Group class lasts 2 hours 30 minutes. School transport is available, subject to seats on the school bus.
Eligible Age for Play Group
The child must be between 3 years 6 months and 4 years 6 months on 1 January 2027. In simple terms, children born roughly between July 2022 and June 2023 are in range, but always check the exact date, because a few days can make a child ineligible.
Quick check: Put the date of birth into our School Admission Age Calculator and set the date to 1 January 2027.
Admission Form Fee
| Applicant | Form fee | Bank charge | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children of defence personnel | Tk 500 | Tk 30 | Tk 530 |
| Children of other professionals | Tk 1,000 | Tk 30 | Tk 1,030 |
Documents to Upload
Upload these files (JPG or PDF) while filling the online form:
- Recent passport-size photo of the child with a white background (300 × 300 pixels)
- Recent passport-size photo of the father (300 × 300 pixels)
- Recent passport-size photo of the mother (300 × 300 pixels)
How to Apply Online Step by Step
- Visit the school website www.nascd.edu.bd.
- Click the Play Group Admission 2027 button at the top right of the website.
- Click Sign up, then sign in with your registered mobile number.
- Fill in the form and upload the three photos.
- Pay the application fee.
- Download and print the application form and keep it safely. You will need the printed admit card later.
Tips for online forms: Our guide How to Apply for School Admission shows how to resize photos and avoid payment problems.
Selection Process
Step 1: Preliminary selection (7 November 2026)
- An exchange of information and discussion with parents and the child. Both parents must be present with the child.
- Dress: smart casual.
- It takes about 2 hours; be ready to stay up to 3 hours.
- Bring the printed admit card, the original registered birth certificate of the child and the original NID cards of both parents. Defence parents must also bring their ID cards.
The short-listed students are announced on the website and by SMS on 8 November 2026.
Step 2: Final selection (10 and 11 November 2026)
- A meeting with the Principal. Both short-listed parents must come with the child.
- Dress: smart casual. It takes about 2 hours; be ready to stay up to 3 hours.
- Bring the same documents: printed admit card, original birth certificate and parents’ NID cards (and defence ID cards where applicable).
- If there are more interested applicants than seats, a lottery may be used.
The final result will be published on 12 November 2026.
Tips for Parents
- Apply early in October; do not wait for the last day.
- Prepare the three photos in the correct size before you start the form.
- Talk with your child about the visit so the discussion session feels relaxed.
- Plan your day: both sessions can take up to 3 hours, and both parents must attend.
Other early-years options: See BAF Shaheen Kurmitola KG Admission, Sena Public School Nursery Admission and all Non-Govt School Circulars.
Frequently Asked Questions
The online application closes on 31 October 2026.
3 years 6 months to 4 years 6 months on 1 January 2027.
Tk 500 for children of defence personnel and Tk 1,000 for others, plus Tk 30 bank charge.
No written test. There is a preliminary discussion on 7 November and a final meeting with the Principal on 10 and 11 November 2026. A lottery may be used if applicants exceed seats.
Yes. Both parents must be present with the child at the preliminary and final selection.
The final result will be published on 12 November 2026.
Source: official Play Group admission notice of Navy Anchorage School and College Dhaka for session 2027, published on 30 September 2026. Last updated: 18 October 2026.
