TN RTE Admission 2025-26
The Tamil Nadu Right to Education (RTE) Admission for the academic year 2025-26 has officially commenced following the Government of India's release of funds dedicated to the reimbursement of tuition fees for students admitted under the RTE Act.
This marks a significant step toward ensuring free and compulsory education in private schools for eligible children across the state. The admission process will be conducted entirely online, providing a transparent, efficient procedure for parents and guardians to secure seats for their children under the mandated 25% reservation in private institutions.
Under the Right to Education Act, private unaided schools in Tamil Nadu must reserve 25% of their entry-level class seats for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups.]
TN RTE Admission 2025-26 Important Dates:
| Date | Event Description |
|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 | Official notification issued for RTE admissions |
| October 7, 2025 | Schools update entry-level class seats filled |
| October 8, 2025 | 25% RTE quota seats identified and made visible online |
| October 9, 2025 | Online application process begins for parents to submit details and documents |
| October 10–13, 2025 | Schools release lists of eligible/ineligible applicants and allow document corrections |
| October 14, 2025 | Final list of eligible students published |
| October 16, 2025 | Random selection (lottery) for oversubscribed schools is conducted if needed |
| October 15–17, 2025 | Admitted children are tagged in the school EMIS portal |
TN RTE Admission 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria:
- The child must be a resident of Tamil Nadu and seeking admission to entry-level classes (LKG or Class 1) in unaided, non-minority private schools.
- Age criteria generally require children to be between 3 and 6 years for LKG and between 5 and 7 years for Class 1 (refer to the official portal for exact cut-offs).
- The applicant’s family must belong to an economically weaker section or disadvantaged group as defined by the government, generally with an annual income below ₹2 lakh.
- Special consideration and direct priority are given to:
- Orphans
- HIV-affected/infected children
- Transgender children
- Differently-abled children
- Children of scavengers.
- Required documents include the child’s Aadhaar card, birth certificate, proof of residence, income certificate, community certificate (if applicable), and a parent declaration.
- Parents must submit all details and documents online during the official application period
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How to Apply for TN RTE Admission 2025-26?
- Visit the official Tamil Nadu RTE admission portal at rteadmission.tnschools.gov.in.
- Register yourself as a parent or guardian with valid details.
- Fill in the child’s personal information including Aadhaar and birth certificate.
- Upload required documents like income proof, community certificate, and parent declaration.
- Select the desired private schools with RTE quota seats.
- Submit the online application form within the stipulated dates starting October 9, 2025.
- Verify the applicant status when schools publish eligible/ineligible lists and provide missing documents if needed.
- Await final list publication and admission confirmation or random selection results if oversubscribed.
