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42k state RTE admissions confirmed, deadline pushed to April 30
April 21, 2026 7:25 pm
With only 40% of selected students currently enrolled, officials are urging parents to complete document verification.
16 yrs after RTE rollout, Punjab begins to enroll EWS kids in private schools, opens portal for parents to apply
April 17, 2026 10:54 am
“EWS kids should be segregated from others in classrooms,” Punjab sect warns schools against any discrimination
Right to education does not include right to choose school: Delhi HC rules in RTE case
April 05, 2026 6:46 pm
The single judge, however, had said that the unfilled EWS seats in Class 1 for the academic year would be carried forward next year for the same class and would be available to any EWS candidate, including the appellant's ward, if they choose to apply.
Drop in number of applications for RTE admissions in Maharashtra
April 02, 2026 12:06 am
As many as 1,14,826 seats are available for RTE admissions this year across 8,701 schools in the state.
HC relief for parents: Maharashtra relaxes RTE school distance rule, extends application deadline
March 16, 2026 10:57 pm
Following the change, the deadline to submit applications for RTE admissions across Maharashtra has been extended to March 25, from the earlier deadline of March 18.
Maharashtra minority status row: 20 trusts’ schools must now reserve 25% seats under RTE Act
March 08, 2026 9:33 am
After minority status approvals for 72 educational institutions run by 20 trusts were kept in abeyance amid the Ajit Pawar death controversy, the state has directed their schools to join the RTE admission system and reserve 25% seats.
‘Violation of Right to Education’: Bombay High Court slams school for expelling 13-year-old student over unpaid fees
March 05, 2026 3:28 pm
The school had expelled the child after issuing a notice stating that if she failed to pay the outstanding fees within three days, a transfer certificate would be issued to her, the Bombay High Court noted.
Fourth year of decline: Maharashtra sees steady drop in private unaided schools offering 25% EWS quota
February 18, 2026 6:48 pm
This year, the number of private unaided schools in Maharashtra that registered for RTE admissions fell to 8,651, though seats increased to over 1.12 lakh.
91% RTE retention in 4 states; Odisha leads with 97%, but gaps remain in fee support & digital access: Report
September 11, 2025 9:11 am
The report noted that challenges persist in the digital age. While 81 per cent of the RTE students form friendships across socio-economic lines, questions remain about their access to digital learning tools and technology-enhanced education that increasingly defines quality schooling.
Why Supreme Court wants to revisit Right to Education exemption for minority schools
September 02, 2025 6:17 pm
Enacted in 2009, the Right to Education introduced several norms, like a quota in schools for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. However, it allowed some exemptions.
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