Maharashtra RTE School Admission 2026-27 – Last Date 10.3.2026

महाराष्ट्र आरटीई शाळा प्रवेश २०२६-२७: ऑनलाइन अर्ज, लॉटरी निकाल, निवड यादी

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Maharashtra RTE School Admission 2026-27: The School Education and Sport Department of Maharashtra is effectively implementing the Right to Education (RTE) Act admissions annually for children from economically and socially disadvantaged backgrounds. The application process will begin soon, and further details are provided below.

RTE २५ % प्रवेश 2026-2027 या वर्षाकरिता पालकांनी अर्ज भरण्याची मुदत 10/03/2026 पर्यंत राहील.

Maharashtra RTE Admission 2026–27: पालकांसाठी महत्त्वाच्या सूचना आणि अर्ज मार्गदर्शक सूचना

अंतर्गत 25% ऑनलाईन प्रवेश अर्ज प्रक्रिया सुरू झाली असून अर्ज करण्याची अंतिम तारीख 10 मार्च 2026 आहे. सर्व्हरवरील ताणामुळे पोर्टल कधी कधी स्लो होऊ शकते, त्यामुळे पालकांनी घाई न करता काही वेळाने पुन्हा प्रयत्न करावा. अर्ज भरताना संपूर्ण पत्ता, Google Location, जन्मदाखल्यावरील अचूक जन्मतारीख आणि आवश्यक कागदपत्रे काळजीपूर्वक तपासूनच सबमिट करावीत. 1 किमी अंतरातील शाळाच उपलब्ध राहतील आणि डुप्लिकेट अर्ज केल्यास दोन्ही अर्ज बाद होतील. चुकीची माहिती दिल्यास प्रवेश रद्द होऊ शकतो. दिव्यांग बालकांसाठी 40% व त्यापुढील प्रमाणपत्र आवश्यक असून निवासी पुराव्याबाबत नवीन नियम लागू आहेत. पालकांनी अर्ज क्रमांक व कागदपत्रे लॉटरी प्रक्रिया पूर्ण होईपर्यंत जतन करून ठेवावीत.

RTE 25% Dashboard for Academic Year : 2026-2027

Maharashtra RTE School Admission 2026-27 Seat Vacancy Position

District	RTE Schools	RTE Vacancy	Total Applications
Ahilya Nagar	348	3765	2976
Akola	183	1977	2268
Amravati	226	2542	3534
Bhandara	86	913	1389
Bid	213	2400	1707
Buldana	226	2933	2105
Chandrapur	184	1630	2029
Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar	537	4823	6225
Dharashiv	111	1241	867
Dhule	98	1267	1207
Gadchiroli	63	540	368
Gondiya	125	1042	1310
Hingoli	80	893	602
Jalgaon	251	3310	3502
Jalna	284	2567	1471
Kolhapur	313	3299	1522
Latur	206	2251	2120
Mumbai	252	4558	4023
Mumbai	71	1381	–
Nagpur	640	6994	11412
Nanded	230	2750	3283
Nandurbar	41	338	297
Nashik	393	5622	6524
Palghar	268	5685	2674
Parbhani	180	1535	1246
Pune	905	17509	21433
Raigarh	269	4739	4198
Ratnagiri	92	804	409
Sangli	211	2097	1052
Satara	215	2040	1969
Sindhudurg	46	271	23
Solapur	285	2892	1912
Thane	611	11595	11663
Wardha	113	1390	1787
Washim	95	1007	876
Yavatmal	200	2172	2095
Total	8651	112772	112078

Maharashtra RTE School Admission 2026-27 | Important Dates

School Registration Started	16th Feb 2026
School Registration Last Date	10th Mar 2026
MH RTE 25% Admission Notification Date	Update Soon!
MH RTE 25% Application Start Date	Update Soon!
MH RTE 25% Application Last Date	Update Soon!
MH RTE 25% Lottery Result	Update Soon!
MH RTE 25% Admission Regular Merit List	Update Soon!
MH RTE 25% Admission 1st Waiting List	Update Soon!
MH RTE 25% Admission 2nd Waiting List	Update Soon!
MH RTE 25% Admission 3rd Waiting List	Update Soon!
MH RTE 25% Admission 4th Waiting List	Update Soon!

Maharashtra RTE Admission 2026-27 – Self-Declaration Form (Detailed Explanation)

The Maharashtra Right to Education (RTE) Admission process requires parents or guardians to submit a mandatory Self-Declaration Form (Hami Patra) while applying for RTE 25% reservation seats. This declaration ensures that the information and documents provided during the RTE 2026-27 admission are truthful and authentic.

What is the Purpose of the Self-Declaration Form?

During the RTE admission process, applicants upload several documents (residence proof, income certificate, caste certificate, etc.). The Government requires parents to confirm that all submitted details and documents are correct. By signing this form, the parent legally accepts responsibility for the authenticity of the information.

Key Components of the Self-Declaration Form

• Child’s Name: The parent must write the full name of the student applying for RTE admission.
• Parent/Guardian Details: The form must include the name of the father, mother, or legal guardian submitting the declaration.
• The parent declares that:
  • All documents submitted for RTE 2026-27 admission are true and genuine.
  • The information entered on the official RTE portal is accurate.
  • Verification committees may check the documents and information at any time.
• Liability in Case of False Information: The declaration clearly states that if any document or information is found to be false during future verification:
  • The child’s RTE admission may be cancelled immediately.
  • Criminal action may be taken against the parent/guardian.
  • Any reimbursement amount payable to the school will not be released by the Government.
  • The parent will be responsible for paying the full school fees thereafter.
• Acknowledgement of Consequences: The parent confirms they fully understand the consequences if false, incorrect, or misleading information is submitted.
• Date, Signature & Mobile Number: The form must be signed by the parent/guardian with the date and an active mobile number for communication.

Maharashtra RTE Admission 2026-27 – Age Criteria (Simple Guide)

The Government of Maharashtra decides the age rules every year for RTE 25% admission. Based on the official circulars for 2023-24, 2024-25, and 2025-26, the age criteria follow a fixed pattern: children must fall within a specific birth date range between 1 July and 31 December.

Age Criteria for 2026-27 (Expected as per Government Pattern)

Admission Class	Birth Date Range	Minimum Age (as on 31 Dec 2026)
Pre-Primary / Nursery	1 July 2022 – 31 December 2022	3+ years
Class 1 (इयत्ता 1ली)	1 July 2020 – 31 December 2020	6+ years

How These Age Rules Were Decided?

The age criteria follow the same pattern used in earlier Government circulars:

• For 2025-26, Class 1 minimum age was 6 years (DOB: 1 July 2019 – 31 Dec 2019)
• For 2024-25, Class 1 minimum age was 6 years (DOB: 1 July 2018 – 31 Dec 2018)
• For 2023-24, Class 1 minimum age was 6 years (DOB: 1 July 2017 – 31 Dec 2017)

Since the Government advances the DOB range by exactly one year in every circular, the same logic gives the age rules for admission year 2026-27.

Required Documents for RTE Admission in Maharashtra (2026–27)

To apply for RTE 25% reserved seats in Maharashtra, parents must upload valid documents. All documents must be issued before the last date of the online application.

1. Mandatory Documents for All Students

• Aadhaar Card of child and parent (or Aadhaar enrollment slip)
• Date of Birth Proof (Birth Certificate / Hospital Record / Anganwadi Register / Parent Affidavit)
• Residence Proof (Any one: Ration Card, Driving Licence, Electricity/Water/Phone Bill, Property Tax, Bank Passbook, Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Passport)
• If none of the above are available: a Registered Rent Agreement (11 months or more) made before the application date

2. Category-Specific Documents

A. Caste Category (SC, ST, VJ-A, NT-B/C/D, OBC, SBC)

• Caste Certificate of parent or child (issued by Tahsildar/SDO)
• Certificates from other states are not accepted

B. Disability Category

• Disability Certificate (40% or more) issued by Civil Surgeon or Govt. Hospital

C. HIV-Affected Children

• Certificate from Civil Surgeon / Govt. Hospital confirming HIV status

D. COVID-Affected Children (Parent Died Due to COVID-19)

• Death Certificate of parent
• Medical Certificate of Cause of Death (Form 4)
• Proof that death was COVID-related (Government / Municipal / ICMR-approved hospital or lab report)

E. Orphan Children

• Certificate from Orphanage / Child Care Home
• If living with guardian: Guardian’s undertaking letter
• No income certificate required

F. Economically Weaker Section (EWS)

• Income Certificate (Annual income below ₹1,00,000)
• Or salary slip / employer certificate
• Income certificates from other states are not accepted

G. Children of Divorced / Separated Women

• For legally divorced mothers: Court divorce order
• For ongoing cases: Proof of case under trial
• Residence proof of mother
• Caste or income certificate as applicable

H. Widowed Mother

• Husband’s death certificate
• Mother’s residence proof
• Caste or income certificate as per eligibility

Maharashtra RTE Admission 2026-27 Reservation & Lottery Logic

Part I: School Responsibilities

Schools eligible for RTE 25% reservation must update important information and get approval from the Cluster/URC head before appearing in the school selection list. Schools must provide:

• School Contact Details
• Valid Age Limit for admissions
• Total Strength, Intake, and RTE Vacancies (as per 30 Sept academic data)
• Accurate School Location pinned on Google Maps

Part II: Child Application Process

Parents need to complete the following steps while applying for RTE admission:

• Register to get the Application Number and Password via mobile
• Enter child details and parent details
• Mark the exact home location so the system can list schools within:
  • 1 km range
  • 1–3 km range
• Select the required class (Nursery / Class 1, etc.)
• Upload all required documents
• Confirm the application
• Visit the help desk with the printed application and documents

Part III: Lottery Logic

When school vacancies are fewer than the number of applications, the RTE system uses a fair lottery process.

• Schools that have more vacancies than applications will admit all applicants.
• For schools with less vacancy and more applications, a lottery is conducted by the District Education Officer.
• The selection list is published online, and parents can see it in their login and print the admit card.
• Schools will admit selected students after document verification.

How the Logic Lottery Works..?

• Priority is given first to children living within 1 km of the school
• Then the remaining seats are filled from children living within 1–3 km
• A computerized lottery uses a digit-based random draw system to ensure fairness

Maharashtra RTE 25% Admission 2026-27 – Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Who is eligible for RTE 25% admission?

Children belonging to:

• Economically weaker families (annual income up to ₹1 lakh)
• Scheduled Caste (SC) / Scheduled Tribe (ST)
• Vimukta Jati (VJ-A)
• Nomadic Tribes (NT-B/C/D)
• OBC & SBC categories
• Children with disabilities
• HIV-affected / HIV-positive children
• COVID-affected children (parent died between 1 April 2020 – 31 March 2022)
• Orphan children

2. Which schools are eligible?

All primary schools of any medium or board (State Board, CBSE, ICSE), whether aided, unaided, or self-financed, where Nursery/Pre-primary or Std. 1 is available. Religious schools like Madarsa or Maktab are excluded.

3. How many times can parents submit an application?

Only one application per child is allowed for the academic year.

4. From where can parents fill the RTE application?

Applications can be filled at:

• Government help centers
• Any place with internet, computer, or mobile access

5. Do documents need to be uploaded while filling the online form?

No documents are uploaded at the time of online form submission, but parents must keep:

• Residence proof
• Date of birth proof
• Caste certificate (if applicable)
• Income certificate (for economically weaker section)

Documents must be submitted during school verification if the child is selected.

6. How many schools can be selected?

Parents can select up to 10 schools within:

• 1 km radius
• 1–3 km radius

Priority is given to children living within 1 km of the school.

7. Does applying guarantee admission?

No. If applications exceed available seats, a lottery is conducted. If applications are fewer than the seats, all applicants are admitted.

8. How will parents know their application status?

Parents will receive SMS updates on the registered mobile number. They should also check the “Application Wise Details” tab on the RTE portal.

9. What happens after selection in the lottery?

Parents must:

• Print the allotment letter
• Print the self-declaration form
• Visit the verification committee with all required documents

A receipt will be given after verification confirming the admission status.

10. Can the child change schools after getting RTE admission?

No. Once a school is allotted under RTE 25%, school change is not permitted.

District-wise Maharashtra RTE List 2026-27

The compilation includes private educational institutions situated across all 36 districts of Maharashtra, offering admission opportunities via the Right to Education (RTE) program.

District Name	View
Ahilya Nagar	Click Here
Akola	Click Here
Amravati	Click Here
Beed	Click Here
Bhandara	Click Here
Buldhana	Click Here
Chandrapur	Click Here
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar	Click Here
Dharashiv	Click Here
Dhule	Click Here
Gadchiroli	Click Here
Gondia	Click Here
Hingoli	Click Here
Jalgaon	Click Here
Jalna	Click Here
Kolhapur	Click Here
Latur	Click Here
Mumbai	Click Here
Nagpur	Click Here
Nanded	Click Here
Nandurbar	Click Here
Nashik	Click Here
Palghar	Click Here
Parbhani	Click Here
Sindhudurg	Click Here
Solapur	Click Here
Thane	Click Here
Wardha	Click Here
Washim	Click Here
Yavatmal	Click Here
Pune	Click Here
Raigarh	Click Here
Ratnagiri	Click Here
Sangli	Click Here
Satara	Click Here