Pune: The Maharashtra government has announced the commencement of the online application process for admissions to 25% reserved seats in private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the academic year 2025-26. The process, which opens on January 14, will remain active until January 27. Parents can access the portal https://student.maharashtra.gov.in/adm_portal to submit applications for their children.
Eligibility and Reservation Details
As per the RTE Act, 2009, Section 12(C)(1), 25% of seats in self-financed, unaided schools, police welfare schools (unaided), and municipal self-financed schools are reserved for students from economically weaker and disadvantaged groups.
Admission Process
Single Phase Lottery: Once applications are submitted, a single-phase lottery will be conducted.
Waiting List: A waiting list will be prepared equal to the number of available seats.
Admission Timeline: Selected students will be provided sufficient time for admission, and subsequent admissions from the waiting list will follow in phases if required.
Important Instructions for Parents
Income Criteria: The annual family income should not exceed ₹1 lakh.
School Selection: Parents are advised to carefully select 10 schools for the application.
Distance Verification: Ensure the distance from home to school is calculated using Google Maps.
Support Centers: For any issues, parents can contact help centers listed on the RTE portal.
Accuracy in Applications: Parents must ensure all information entered is correct and supported by valid documentation.
Required Documents
Proof of Residence
Proof of Date of Birth
Caste Certificate
Income Certificate (for economically weaker sections)
Other relevant documents
Warning Against False Information
The Director of Primary Education, Sharad Gosavi, has issued a strict warning. If a student is admitted based on false or misleading information, the admission will be canceled at any stage. This measure ensures fairness and prevents misuse of the reserved seats.
