Uttar Pradesh government has started free admission process for students in private schools under RTE. Apply online for 2025-26 session from February 2025.
The Uttar Pradesh government has launched a significant initiative to provide free education to underprivileged students by offering free admission in private schools for the academic year 2025-26. This move is part of the state's commitment to improve educational accessibility for children from disadvantaged backgrounds. Interested parents can now apply for their children's admission in various private schools across the state.
Starting from Saturday, February 3, 2025, the third phase of admissions will open, allowing children to apply for free seats in private schools across the state. This initiative, backed by the Right to Education (RTE) Act, will ensure that deserving children from economically weaker sections receive quality education at no cost.
The Uttar Pradesh government has allocated a total of 6,03,065 seats for the upcoming academic year under this initiative. This will be part of a phased admission process, with 1,22,019 seats already filled in the previous two phases. The remaining seats—4,81,046—are now available for children to enroll.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for free admission under the RTE Act:
Age: Children should be between 3 to 6 years old for pre-primary classes.
Residency: Applicants must be residents of Uttar Pradesh.
Economic Status: Families should belong to economically weaker sections or disadvantaged groups as defined by the state government.
Application Process
Interested parents can apply online through the official RTE portal: rte25.upsdc.gov.in. The steps include:
Registration: Create an account on the portal.
Filling the Application: Provide necessary details about the child and family.
Document Upload: Upload required documents such as birth certificate, residence proof, and income certificate.
Submission: Review and submit the application before the deadline.
For assistance, helplines and help desks have been established in all districts.
Seat Allocation and Lottery System
After the application period concludes, a computerized lottery system will allocate seats. The schedule is as follows:
Verification of Applications: By February 23, 2025.
Lottery Draw: On February 24, 2025.
School Allotment: By February 27, 2025.
Parents can check the status of their application and allotted school on the official portal.
The online application process for students wishing to enroll in private schools under the RTE Act will be available on the government portal. Parents can apply for Pre-Primary and Class 1 admissions between February 3 and February 19. After the applications are submitted, they will undergo verification by the district education officers by February 23, and a lottery will be conducted to allocate the seats.
Once the lottery is done, the assigned schools will be announced on February 27, and children will receive free admission in some of the state's top private institutions.
As per the admission process, around 54,000 students had their applications rejected in the first two phases. These students are encouraged to reapply for the third phase of admission. The government has also set up help desks in each district to assist parents with the application process.
In total, the entire admission process will unfold in four phases, with the final phase concluding on March 27, 2025. This extended process aims to ensure that every eligible student receives the opportunity for quality education without any financial burden.
Parents are advised to complete the application process on time and ensure that all required documents are submitted. The help desks and the government portal will guide applicants throughout the process.
The free admission initiative in Uttar Pradesh's private schools is a significant step towards making education more accessible and equitable for underprivileged students. By allowing children from disadvantaged backgrounds to access quality private education, the state is ensuring a brighter future for these young minds. Parents in Noida, Ghaziabad, Lucknow, Prayagraj, and other major cities can now take advantage of this opportunity.
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