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News India Live, Digital Desk: Right to Education: If you live in Tamil Nadu and want to provide a good education to your child, but financial constraints are coming in the way, then there is very good news for you! Applications for free admission in 25% seats in private schools in Tamil Nadu have started today i.e. October 6, 2025 under RTE (RTE) Act! This is a big opportunity for children whose family income is limited and they want to decorate their future by reading in a good school.
Come, know how you can take advantage of this golden opportunity and apply for your child.
What is RTE and what does it mean?
RTE, or Right to Education Act, is a law of the Government of India under which every child of 6 to 14 years gets free and compulsory education. Under this law, private schools have to reserve 25% of their total seats for low -income families and children of weak classes. Schools cannot charge any fees from children studying in these seats.
How long can you apply?
Application process for RTE Admission 2025-26 in Tamil Nadu today, 6 October 2025 Has started from Last date to apply 3 November 2025 It is till 5 pm. So you have a long time, but do not wait for the last moment.
Who can apply? (Eligibility Criteria)
There are some important conditions for admission under RTE, which need to be followed:
- Age limit:
- For nursery class (pre-K): The age of your child should be between 3 to 4 years by 1 April 2025. That is, he was born between 1 April 2021 to 31 March 2022.
- For first class (class 1): Your child should be between 5 and 6 years old by 1 April 2025. That is, he was born between 1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020.
- Income criteria: The annual income of families applying should be less than Rs 2 lakh.
- Category: Only the economically weak class (EWS) children including SC, ST, and OBC (OBC) can apply under this scheme.
- place: Your child lives around the school (usually within a radius of 1 km).
how to apply? (The entire process online)
The entire application process is online, which is very easy:
- Go to the website: You have to visit the official website of Tamil Nadu Education Department (RTE.TENSCHOOLS.GOV.IN) for RTE.
- Register: Click on ‘New Registration’ on the website and register by filling the necessary information of children and parents (parents).
- Fill information and documents: After this, by logging in, upload information like Birth Certificate, Aadhaar card, residence certificate, caste certificate and income certificate by logging in.
- Choose school: You can choose preferred schools for your child (usually school near home is on priority).
- submit application: After filling all the information and uploading documents, submit your application.
How will you get seats? (Transparency lottery system)
If applications in a school are more and seats are low, then students are selected through a computers (computerized lottery) in a transparent manner. You will also find this information on the website later.
So if you are looking for a better future of your child, then take advantage of this opportunity without delay!
