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UP RTE Free Admission 2026

Basic Education Department, Uttar Pradesh

???? Admission Phase Schedule (Tentative)

Phases Application Dates Lottery Result
First Phase Jan - Feb 2026 March 2026
Second Phase March - April 2026 April 2026
Third Phase April - May 2026 May 2026

???? Eligibility Criteria

Target Groups: Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), OBC (Non-Creamy), Orphans, Disabled Children, and HIV/Cancer affected children (Durbal Varg & Alapsuvidha Sampann Varg).

Income Limit: Annual family income should be less than ₹1 Lakh per year.

Age Limit:

  • For Pre-Primary: 3 to 5 Years.
  • For Class 1: 5 to 7 Years.


    • ⚙️ How to Apply (Online Process)

    1. Registration: Visit the official RTE portal and register using a mobile number.
    2. Form Filling: Enter student details, parent details, and choose schools in your ward/neighborhood.
    3. Document Upload: Upload Photo, Income Certificate, and Address Proof.
    4. Lottery: Government will conduct a lottery and allot schools based on availability.

    ???? Documents Required (Keep Ready)

    • Latest Passport Size Photo of the Student.
    • Address Proof (Aadhaar Card/Voter ID/Ration Card).
    • Age Proof (Birth Certificate/Hospital Record).
    • Income Certificate (Aay Praman Patra) issued by Tehsildar.
    • Caste Certificate (Jati Praman Patra) if applicable.
    ???? IMPORTANT USEFUL LINKS
    Apply Online (Student Registration) Apply Now
    Check School-wise Vacant Seats Check Seats
    Download Lottery Result (Phase 1) View Result
    Official UP RTE Portal Visit Now