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How to Apply for RTE 25% Free Admission 2026

RTE 25% Reservation - free admission in private schools. EWS/DG kids Class 1. State portals.

📁 Education ⏱️ 30-45 mins 💰 Free

About This Guide

Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 mandates 25% reservation in private unaided schools for EWS (Economically Weaker Sections) + DG (Disadvantaged Groups - SC/ST/OBC). Class 1 entry. Free education till Class 8. State portals: each state has own RTE portal. Parents apply during admission window.

Eligibility Criteria

Child age 6 (March 31) for Class 1
EWS family income < ₹1L (state-specific)
OR SC/ST/OBC/Disabled
State permanent resident
Aadhaar mandatory
Indian citizen

Documents Required

Keep these documents ready before starting application. Missing documents = delayed approval.

Aadhaar (child + parents)
Birth certificate
Income certificate (EWS)
Caste certificate (DG)
Disability cert (CWSN)
State domicile
School preference list
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Step-by-Step Application Process

Follow these steps in order. Each step is critical - skip none.

Visit State RTE Portal

Each state has own. e.g., RJ: rtedrajasthan.in, MH: rte25admission.maharashtra.gov.in.

Apply Online

During notification window (Feb-April typically).

School Preferences

Up to 5 schools. Within 1-3 km usually.

Submit Documents

Income/caste critical.

Lottery System

Computer-based draw.

Allotment

Specific school assigned.

Reporting

At allotted school with original docs.

Free Education

Class 1-8 fully free.

Reimbursement

School reimbursed per child by govt.

Key Benefits

100% FREE Class 1-8
Private school access
Quality education
EWS/DG focus
State-specific implementation
Reservation guaranteed 25%
School fees + textbooks free
Annual continuation
Migration easier

What Happens After Application?

Lottery results 30-60 days.

Frequently Asked Questions

After Class 8?

RTE ends. Class 9 onwards: regular fees. Some states extend EWS support.