Gujarat RTE Admissions 2026-27 Begin With Online Registration From March 1 To March 21

The initiative, under Section 12(1)(c) of the RTE Act 2009, reserves *25% of Class 1 seats across 9,741 private schools in Gujarat*. The process is fully digital, with verification, lottery-based seat allocation, and admission letters issued online.  

Eligibility Criteria  

Children born between *June 1, 2019 and May 31, 2020* are eligible for Class 1 admission. Families must have an annual income below *₹6 lakh, and income certificates issued after **April 1, 2025* are mandatory. Other required documents include Aadhaar, proof of residence, and caste or category certificates where applicable.  

Application Process  

Parents must register on the RTE Gujarat portal, fill in details, upload scanned documents, and select preferred schools. District authorities verify applications before seats are allocated through a computerized lottery system. Admission letters can be downloaded directly from the portal.  

Important Dates  

• Online application window: March 1–21, 2026  
• Verification by district authorities: March 22–31, 2026  
• Lottery-based seat allocation: April 5, 2026  
• Result announcement: April 6, 2026  
• Admission letters download: April 7–15, 2026  

Admission Highlights  

• 25% seats reserved in 9,741 private schools  
• Eligibility: children born June 2019–May 2020  
• Annual family income must be below ₹6 lakh  
• Applications accepted March 1–21, 2026  
• Computerized lottery ensures fair seat allocation  

Sources: Gujarat RTE Official Portal, Gujarat Samachar, Times of India