On Tuesday, January 14, the Maharashtra School Education Department began accepting applications for Right to Education (RTE) admissions 2025, covering 25% of reserved seats in schools. Parents can apply for their children’s admission through the official website, student.maharashtra.gov.in. The application deadline is January 27, 2025.
How to apply:
Step 1: Visit student.maharashtra.gov.in, the official Maharashtra student portal.
Step 2: Search the portal for the particular RTE admissions area or link.
Step 3: You may need to register if you don’t already have an account. Enter your login information if you have an account.
Step 4: Carefully and accurately complete the online application form.
Step 5: Before submitting the application, carefully go over all the information you supplied.
Step 6: For your records, preserve a copy of the application that was submitted.
Key eligibility criteria:
Children from the economically weaker section (EWS) are those whose parents earn less than Rs 1 lakh per year. Parents should select ten schools carefully when applying for the 25% reserved seats. When filling out the application, use Google Maps to measure the aerial distance between the school and your home.
While selecting schools, parents should ensure they account for the distance. The balloon feature in Google Maps can be adjusted up to five times to accurately set the home location. Make sure the location is entered correctly.
The application should be filled out carefully and submitted on time. It’s advised to apply early to avoid any delays caused by technical issues, such as internet problems, closer to the deadline.
For any issues during the admission process, parents can contact the help center available on the RTE portal for assistance.
The online form requires parents to provide precise information, including their home address, birthdate, income certificate, handicap certificate, and caste certificate.
Children cannot reapply if they have already been admitted under the RTE 25% limit. Admission will be revoked if it is discovered that a kid who has already been admitted under the 25% quota has provided fraudulent information in order to be admitted again.
Parents are only need to submit one completed application. No application will be taken into consideration for the lottery if more than one is submitted. Parents should not upload any documents online.