RTE

The Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002 inserted Article 21-A in the Constitution of India to provide free and compulsory education of all children in the age group of 6 to 14 years as a Fundamental Right in such a manner as the State may, by law, determine.

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, which represents the consequential legislation envisaged under Article 21-A, means that every child has a right to full time elementary education of satisfactory and equitable quality in a formal school which satisfies certain essential norms and standards.

Article 21-A and the RTE Act came into effect on 1 April 2010. The title of the RTE Act incorporates the words ‘free and compulsory’.

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RTE News

RTE: 641 kids get through city private schools via e-lottery

May 19, 2026, 23:32 (IST)

Ranchi's district administration has taken a bold step to transform the educational landscape by implementing an online lottery, which has successfully admitted more than 600 children from underprivileged families into private schools under the 25% RTE quota for the 2026-27 session.

Summer break from today, half RTE slots yet to be filled

May 20, 2026, 00:55 (IST)

Officials noted schools often show reluctance in granting admissions after reopening, making timely compliance crucial

RTE quota for SC/ST students extended up to class 10 in Karnataka

May 21, 2026, 23:49 (IST)

HC directs authorities to grant RTE admission to 6-year-old girl in Kolhapur, rejects registered rent agreement clause

May 22, 2026, 00:00 (IST)

RTE admissions: 73,193 seats after Round 1, over 10k still vacant

May 15, 2026, 23:46 (IST)

Centre clarifies SMC rules, exempts private unaided schools

May 22, 2026, 00:00 (IST)

Gujarat: 4,986 candidates yet to confirm RTE admission, deadline extended to May 15

May 13, 2026, 00:18 (IST)

Trichy allots 2,629 RTE seats in pvt schools

TNN / May 21, 2026, 23:25 (IST)

Ahmedabad DEO warns schools against collecting hidden fees from RTE students

May 10, 2026, 00:31 (IST)

Gujarat RTE result 2026 released at RTE.orpgujarat.com: Direct link to download here

TOI Education / May 05, 2026, 10:30 (IST)

The Directorate of Primary Education, Gujarat, has announced the Gujarat RTE Result 2026 for Round 1, enabling parents to check Class 1 seat allotment under the 25% quota. Released online with SMS alerts, the result covers the 2026–27 session. Selected candidates must download allotment letters and complete admission formalities within the given timeline.