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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 28 days ago

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 57 days ago

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 76 days ago

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 77 days ago

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 83 days ago

RTE applications decline: State, city numbers fall amid rule change

Image for representation (HT PHOTO)

Published 103 days ago

Over 39K kids get admissions under RTE in UP, Lucknow ahead of other districts

(Pic for representation only)

Published 105 days ago

Admissions under RTE Act in UP: Over 1.56 lakh students admitted in first two phases

For representation only

Published 121 days ago

{RTE Act implementation} Can age relaxation be given to eligible students, HC asks Punjab

A contempt petition is also pending before high court against the government for its failure to implement the February 19 order. (HT Photo)

Published 123 days ago

Ludhiana: DC cracks whip on erring schools over unjust fee hike, RTE violations

The DC has directed school heads and managements to strictly implement the provisions of the RTE Act, including the 25% reservation for children from weaker sections. (HT Photo)

Published 139 days ago

Over 50% schools in city have minority status, teachers’ body seeks probe

Reuters picture

Published 140 days ago

RTE admissions: Against 2.61L applications, 1.09L seats allotted in UP private schools

The basic education department received 2,61,501 applications this year, as compared to 1,32,446 at the end of the first round last year. (For representation)

Published 142 days ago

Management of 5 unauthorised schools booked in Panvel for violating RTE Act

Management of 5 unauthorised schools booked in Panvel for violating RTE Act

Published 170 days ago

EWS admissions: Over 1,500 pvt unaided schools sign up on Punjab govt’s RTE portal

So far, around 1,500 private schools have registered on the portal. The remaining schools have time till January 19 to complete their registration. (HT File)

Published 179 days ago

RTE school registration first phase begins; open till Jan 19

(Shutterstock)

Published 182 days ago

RTE admissions: UP issues fresh guidelines to pvt schools for 2026–27

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Published 186 days ago

After much delays, Tamil Nadu starts processing RTE admissions

After much delays, Tamil Nadu starts processing RTE admissions

Published 262 days ago

SC refers plea seeking to bring minority schools under RTE Act to CJI

SC refers plea seeking to bring minority schools under RTE Act to CJI

Published 271 days ago

Funds released, TN to begin RTE admissions

Funds released, TN to begin RTE admissions

Published 284 days ago

11-year-old moves Supreme Court against entrance tests in CM Shri schools

Janmesh Sagar, a Class 6 student has moved the Supreme Court challenging the Delhi Government's admission policy for CM SHRI Schools. (File)

Published 289 days ago

Complaints pour in against private schools in Punjab for flouting RTE norms

The Act mandates private unaided schools to reserve at least 25% seats in Class 1 for children from weaker sections and disadvantaged groups in the neighbourhood, and provide.

Published 299 days ago

Why are minority schools not in RTE ambit? SC seeks review of own judgement

RTE requires private schools to reserve 25% of entry-level seats for EWS and other disadvantaged groups, but minority schools are exempt from this quota.

Updated 315 days ago

Punjab issues SOP for EWS admissions in private schools under RTE Act

According to these guidelines, all private schools, except minority schools, shall admit children belonging to EWS and disadvantaged groups to the extent of at least 25% of the total seats as mandated by the RTE Act.

Published 333 days ago

Rising RTE admissions amid stagnant reimbursement in U.P.

There is a growing demand that the U.P. government must revise reimbursement to private schools. (For Representation)

Published 422 days ago

Govt shares RTE admission data update: Basti, Hardoi, Etah lead in EWS admissions

Basti district recorded the highest RTE admission rate at 93%, followed by Hardoi with 90% and Etah at 88%. (Sourced)

Published 431 days ago

54 in 2013 to 1.85L in 2025:Growing numbers, success stories in U.P. strengthen case for RTE extension

Arti Kashyap and Suhani (Sourced)

Published 434 days ago

Delhi-NCR schools allegedly violate Right to Education Act, details here

Education activists and parents have complained that many Delhi-NCR schools are flouting the RTE Act by holding back students in Classes 6 and 7. (Praful Gangurde/HT Photo)

Published 449 days ago

15 RTE admissions cancelled in Kharghar over fake residential address

The school conducted the physical verification and found the families did not reside where they said they did.(HT Archives) (HT PHOTO)

Published 451 days ago

250 unauthorised schools operating in state

These schools have approximately 39,000 students and 1,500 teachers. (REPRESENTATIVE PIC)

Published 488 days ago

School chairman alleges irregularities in RTE admissions, demands action

School chairman alleges irregularities in RTE admissions, demands action

Published 492 days ago

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