rte act news

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.

chandigarh news

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)

pune news

Published on May 18, 2026 06:54 am IST

Over 79k students secure admissions under RTE quota

Admissions of 79,660 students under the 25% quota reserved through the Right to Education (RTE) Act have been confirmed across Maharashtra for the academic year 2026-27. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

pune news

Published on May 12, 2026 05:32 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.

india news

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)

chandigarh news

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)

pune news

Published on Apr 21, 2026 10:57 pm IST

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

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mumbai news

Published on Apr 02, 2026 05:52 am IST

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

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lucknow news

Published on Mar 31, 2026 04:56 am IST

RTE 25% admission deadline extended; 1-km rule relaxed

Maharashtra School Education Department on Monday extended the deadline for filling online applications under 25% quota of RTE Act, 2009, from March 18 to March 25. ((PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))

pune news

Published on Mar 17, 2026 07:14 am IST

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

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lucknow news

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)

chandigarh news

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)

chandigarh news

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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mumbai news

Published on Feb 24, 2026 08:53 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)

lucknow news

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))

pune news

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)

pune news

Published on Jan 29, 2026 06:38 am IST

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

mumbai news

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)

chandigarh news

Published on Jan 16, 2026 05:52 am IST

RTE school registration first phase begins; open till Jan 19

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pune news

Published on Jan 13, 2026 07:58 am IST

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

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lucknow news

Published on Jan 08, 2026 10:51 pm IST

After much delays, Tamil Nadu starts processing RTE admissions

india news

Published on Oct 25, 2025 07:50 am IST

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

india news

Published on Oct 15, 2025 08:28 pm IST

Funds released, TN to begin RTE admissions

india news

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)

news

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.

chandigarh news

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.

india news

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.

chandigarh news

Published on Aug 15, 2025 06:10 am IST