Maharashtra RTE admission 2025 registration begins; total schools, vacancies

NEW DELHI: The Maharashtra school education department has commenced the registration process for Right to Education (RTE) admissions 2025 for 25 per cent reserved seats today, January 14. Parents of eligible students will be to fill the Maharashtra RTE application form through the official website, student.maharashtra.gov.in.

As per the schedule, the Maharashtra RTE admission 2025 process will continue till January 27, 2025. Parents must fill the online form of their children with accurate details, including home address, date of birth, income certificate, disability and caste certificate (if applicable).

“For the year 2025-26, under Section 12(C)(1) of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, children from weaker and disadvantaged sections will be provided 25% reservations in self-financed schools, unaided schools, police welfare schools (unaided), and municipal schools (self-financed),” reads the official notification.

Maharashtra RTE Admissions 2025: Vacancies

Candidates can check the number of seats reserved in Maharashtra schools for children under RTE quota is given below:

Maharashtra RTE Admissions 2025: Key points

Parents applying for the 25% reserved seats under the RTE Act must follow these guidelines:

• Eligibility Criteria: Children whose parents have an annual income below Rs. 1 lakh qualify as economically weaker section (EWS) candidates and are eligible to apply.

• School Selection: Parents must choose up to 10 schools for their child while applying. The distance from the residence to each school should be accurately calculated using Google Maps. The home location can be adjusted up to five times using the balloon feature in the application portal.