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rte act

SC notice to Centre, Punjab over RTE Act compliance

Retired bureaucrat, KS Raju who filed the petition through his trust called the KS Raju Legal Trust, appeared in person and informed the bench that private schools in Punjab are not adhering to section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act, which requires admission of children belonging to economically weaker sections (EWS) of society to the extent of at least 25% at the entry level.
Published on Jun 16, 2026 07:06 am IST

RTE admissions open for waitlisted students

Sangli, India - June 17, 2021: Teachers teaching in online classes to students in front of a mobile camera mounted on a stand in empty classrooms on the 1st day after the reopening of schools for the academic year amid pandemic situation after the unlocking of lockdown restrictions in Sangli, India, on Thursday, June 17, 2021. (Photo by Uday Deolekar/HT Photo) (HT PHOTO)
Published on May 18, 2026 06:54 am IST

Private schools can’t deny admission to EWS students sent by state: SC

The ruling also stressed the need for transparency and accountability in admissions, including advance disclosure of available seats.
Published on Apr 29, 2026 06:19 am IST

Punjab extends RTE admission deadline to May 2

The Punjab government on Monday extended by one week the deadline for online submission of applications for the admission of children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups in private unaided schools under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009. (Shutterstock/ Representational image)
Published on Apr 28, 2026 07:44 am IST

RTE admission deadline extended till Apr. 30

The lottery for admissions was carried out on April 6, followed by the release of the selection list on April 10. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)
Published on Apr 21, 2026 10:57 pm IST