Under the RTE Act, 25% of seats in private schools are reserved for children from underprivileged backgrounds. The government bears the tuition fees for these students until the completion of elementary education.
Required Documents (Keep these ready):
- Address Proof: Ration Card, Electricity Bill, Telephone Bill, Driving License, or Aadhaar Card.
- Birth Certificate: Official certificate from the Gram Panchayat, Municipal Council, or Mahanagarpalika.
- Income Certificate: For the Economically Weaker Section (EWS), an annual income certificate below ₹1 Lakh (issued by the Tehsildar) is mandatory.
- Caste Certificate: Required if applying under a specific reserved category.
- Aadhaar Card: Aadhaar cards of both the child and the parent.
Application Process:
- Registration: Visit the official Maharashtra RTE portal (student.maharashtra.gov.in) and create a “New Registration” to get your User ID and Password.
- Child’s Details: Fill in the child’s personal information and parent details accurately.
- Address & Mapping: Mark your home location accurately on the Google Map provided in the portal to see schools within a 1km to 3km radius.
- School Selection: Choose the preferred schools from the generated list.
- Submission: Review the form carefully and submit. Download and print the application for future reference.
Important Tips for Parents:
- Avoid Duplicates: Do not fill more than one application for the same child; otherwise, the application will be disqualified.
- Distance Rule: Priority is given to students living within 1 km of the school.
- Accuracy: Ensure the name on the Aadhaar card matches the Birth Certificate to avoid issues during the verification process.
