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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.

Bombay HC stays new 1km radius limit for RTE school admissions

March 10, 2026 7:28 am

Under the RTE Act, 2005, 25 per cent seats in private unaided schools are reserved for children from socio-economically backward classes.

JK govt orders action against private schools indulging in arbitrary fee hike

RTE school admissions: State’s 1 km rule illegal, will leave over 35,000 seats vacant: AAP

February 20, 2026 7:55 pm

AAP state spokesperson Mukund Kirdat said the move was a “deliberate conspiracy” by the Maharashtra government to curtail admissions under the RTE Act.

RTE admissions limited to 1 km radius, documents must be uploaded online

February 13, 2026 8:54 pm

State issues fresh guidelines to curb misuse, enhance transparency ahead of next week’s admission cycle

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

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.

Several states, including Gujarat, Delhi, Meghalaya and Sikkim, had already issued notifications to include orphaned children within the 25% quota for those belonging to weaker sections and disadvantaged groups

Supreme Court directs states to survey orphaned children denied education

August 08, 2025 9:06 am

With the survey and data collection going on, the bench asked for simultaneous efforts to ensure deserving children got admissions in neighbourhood schools.

The lottery system was used to select eligible students for PP 3 Plus (3 to 4 years) and Class 1 (6 to 7 years).

Rajasthan RTE Admission Lottery Result 2025 Released: Download from rajpsp.nic.in

April 10, 2025 9:27 am

Rajasthan RTE Lottery Result 2025 Out: The admission status under the RTE quota can be checked and downloaded from the official website – rajpsp.nic.in.

Over 69,000 admissions under RTE Act confirmed in Maharashtra, school union says will take fees from students as Rs 2,400 crore pending from govt

March 18, 2025 5:29 pm

The RTE Act mandates that all private schools reserve 25 per cent of seats for children from disadvantaged backgrounds.

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Parents’ body urge education department to complete school admission under RTE by May

January 24, 2025 9:02 pm

Under RTE Act, 25 per cent of total seats in private-unaided schools are reserved for children from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.

Among various guidelines to be followed by parents, the Directorate of Primary Education, which conducts the RTE admissions process, one of the key points stressed is the importance of submitting only one application per child.

Campus Talk: What to do if you make an error in RTE application? here's how to reapply without disqualification

January 21, 2025 6:51 pm

According to RTE provisions, private schools must provide free education to students from Class 1 to 8, and the state education department reimburses their fees.