RTE

Right to Education (RTE) – 2026

 

Terms, Conditions & Policies

 

 Eligibility Criteria

  • Applicable for children aged 6 to 14 years

  • Admission under RTE is usually in:

    • Entry-level class (Nursery / LKG / Class 1 – as per State rule)

  • Child must belong to:

    • Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

    • Disadvantaged Group (DG)

Reservation Policy

  • 25% seats in entry-level class are reserved under RTE

  • Applicable only to unaided private schools

  • Seats are allotted through government portal / lottery system

Income Criteria (Indicative)

(Exact limits may vary by State)

  • Annual family income should not exceed the limit notified by State Govt

  • Income certificate issued by competent authority is mandatory

Documents Required

  • Child’s Date of Birth proof

  • Aadhaar (child & parents – if available)

  • Income Certificate

  • Caste Certificate (if applicable)

  • Residence Proof

  • Passport size photographs

Admission Process

  • Online application through State RTE Portal

  • Seat allotment via computerized lottery

  • School verification of documents

  • Final admission confirmation by school

Fee & Expenses Policy

  • No tuition fee shall be charged from RTE students

  • Government reimburses the school as per:

    • State per-child expenditure

  • School cannot demand any extra charges, including:

    • Admission fee

    • Development fee

    • Donation / capitation fee

Academic & School Facilities

  • RTE students are entitled to:

    • Equal treatment with other students

    • Same classrooms, teachers, and facilities

  • No segregation or discrimination is allowed

Promotion & Detention Policy

  • No detention policy up to elementary level

  • Continuous and comprehensive evaluation

  • Special training support if required

Transfer & Continuity

  • RTE benefits continue till:

    • Completion of elementary education

  • Transfer allowed only as per State RTE rules

Parent / Guardian Responsibilities

  • Ensure regular attendance

  • Support child’s learning at home

  • Maintain discipline and cooperation with school

School Obligations

  • Maintain transparency in admissions

  • Upload student data on RTE portal

  • No removal of student without due process

  • Follow all State RTE compliance norms

Grievance Redressal

  • Complaints can be filed with:

    • Block Education Officer (BEO)

    • District Education Officer (DEO)

    • State RTE Authority