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

For representation only

Published on Mar 15, 2026 03:00 am IST

{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 on Mar 13, 2026 04:32 am IST

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 on Feb 25, 2026 03:22 am IST

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

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Published on Feb 24, 2026 03:52 am IST

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 on Feb 22, 2026 05:46 am IST

RTE admission window open till March 10

Parents can submit applications for RTE admission for their children until March 10, said Sharad Gosavi, director of primary education. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

Published on Feb 17, 2026 05:38 am IST

RTE school registration deadline extended till Jan 30

Gurugram, India-July 18, 2025: Students of Government Girls Senior Secondary School (GGSSS) attend classes in the porch area due to a shortage of classrooms, at Bhim Nagar near the Fire Brigade station, in Gurugram, India, on Friday, 18 July 2025. (Photo by Parveen Kumar/Hindustan Times)(Pic to go with Ankur's story)

Published on Jan 29, 2026 06:38 am IST

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 on Jan 25, 2026 06:24 am IST

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 on Jan 16, 2026 05:52 am IST

RTE school registration first phase begins; open till Jan 19

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Published on Jan 13, 2026 07:58 am IST

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

For representation only (HT File Photo)

Published on Jan 08, 2026 10:51 pm IST

After much delays, Tamil Nadu starts processing RTE admissions

After much delays, Tamil Nadu starts processing RTE admissions

Published on Oct 25, 2025 07:50 am IST

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 on Oct 15, 2025 08:28 pm IST

Funds released, TN to begin RTE admissions

Funds released, TN to begin RTE admissions

Published on Oct 03, 2025 03:14 am IST

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 on Sept 27, 2025 01:46 pm IST

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 on Sept 18, 2025 08:30 am IST

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.(Unsplash/Representative image)

Updated on Sept 01, 2025 09:55 pm IST

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 on Aug 15, 2025 06:10 am IST

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 on May 17, 2025 09:01 pm IST

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 on May 08, 2025 07:17 pm IST

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 on May 06, 2025 05:48 am IST

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 on Apr 20, 2025 02:28 pm IST

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 on Apr 19, 2025 07:38 am IST

250 unauthorised schools operating in state

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

Published on Mar 13, 2025 07:12 am IST

School chairman alleges irregularities in RTE admissions, demands action

School chairman alleges irregularities in RTE admissions, demands action

Published on Mar 09, 2025 07:36 am IST

Gujarat RTE Admission 2025 underway at rte.orpgujarat.com, direct link here

Gujarat RTE Admission 2025: Application process is underway at rte.orpgujarat.com. The direct link is given here.

Published on Mar 03, 2025 03:45 pm IST

Govt not keen to implement RTE Act in Punjab

Punjab is among the four states that have not reserved seats in private unaided schools. (HT File)

Published on Feb 15, 2025 09:22 am IST

Govt schools declined by 8%, private schools up by 14% in last 10 years: Data

Union minister of state for education, Jayant Chaudhary. (Sansad Tv)

Updated on Feb 03, 2025 08:20 pm IST

Chandigarh: Now, students of Class 5, 8 failing exams can be detained

All private and government schools in Chandigarh that follow RTE Act will have to abide by this. (Shutterstock)

Published on Feb 01, 2025 08:32 am IST

Schools call ₹45 cr govt fund allocation ‘peanuts’ compared to ₹1,700 cr arrears

The decision comes after the school education minister’s recent meeting with the representatives of school managements. (HT FILE PHOTO)

Updated on Jan 15, 2025 09:33 am IST

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