Tamil Nadu RTE Admission 2026

Tamil Nadu RTE Admission 2026

Tamil Nadu RTE Admission 2026 is open for free LKG and Class 1 seats in private schools under the Right to Education Act, benefiting children from weaker and disadvantaged sections.

Key Details:

• Scheme Name: Tamil Nadu RTE Admission 2026 (Section 12(1)(c), RTE Act 2009)
• Classes Covered: LKG and Class 1
• Reservation Quota: 25% seats in private non-minority schools
• Academic Year: 2026–27
• Application Mode: Online
• Beneficiaries: Children from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups
• Fee Structure: Free education up to Class 8

Important Dates:

• Application Start: April 20, 2026, 11:00 AM
• Application Last Date: May 18, 2026
• Eligible/Rejected List: Around May 20, 2026
• Lottery (if required): Around May 22, 2026
• Final Admission: Last week of May 2026 (tentative)

Eligibility Criteria:

• Age Limit:

  • LKG: Around 3-4 years as of July 31, 2026
  • Class 1: Around 5-6 years as of July 31, 2026
• Income Limit (WS): ₹2,00,000 per year
• Category (DG): SC, ST, BC, MBC, Orphaned, HIV-affected, Transgender, Children of scavenging workers, and other disadvantaged categories.
• Residential Requirement: Must be a resident of Tamil Nadu.

Documents Required:

• Child’s photograph
• Birth Certificate
• Parent/Guardian ID
• Address Proof
• Income Certificate (for WS)
• Community Certificate (BC/MBC/SC/ST)
• Special Category Certificate (if applicable)