What is the meaning of UKG and LKG?

UKG and LKG are terms used in the Indian education system to denote the classes a child attends before proceeding to primary school.

UKG: UKG stands for Upper Kindergarten. It is the class a child attends in the year before starting formal schooling. During UKG, the focus is on providing children with basic knowledge and skills required for primary school, such as language development, basic Maths, colours, shapes, and social interaction.

LKG: LKG stands for Lower Kindergarten. It is the class a child attends before moving on to UKG. In LKG, the primary goal is to introduce basic concepts and concepts to young children to prepare them for more advanced learning in UKG and primary school.