The registration process for free school admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act has started today. Parents looking to enroll their children in private schools for free education can apply online.
Important Dates:
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Application Start Date: March 25, 2025
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Application Deadline: April 7, 2025
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Online Lottery Draw: April 9, 2025
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School Reporting: April 9 to April 15, 2025
Eligibility and Income Limit
Currently, families with an annual income of ₹2.5 lakh or less are eligible for RTE admission. However, there is a demand to increase this limit due to rising incomes over the years. Experts suggest raising it to ₹5 lakh or setting an ₹8 lakh EWS certificate limit.
Admission Process & Verification
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Parents must apply online and submit required documents.
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Schools will verify documents from April 9 to April 21.
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Selected applicants must confirm their admission at their respective schools.
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Any corrections in documents can be made until April 24.
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Final verification by CBEO will be completed by May 5.
This initiative aims to help low-income families provide quality education to their children in private schools.