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TN RTE Admission 2025-26: Apply Online, Dates, Eligibility and 25% School Quota Details

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  • Updated October 06, 2025 01:13 PM
  • by Dheshni Rani

TN RTE Admission 2025-26 Important Dates:

DateEvent Description
October 6, 2025Official notification issued for RTE admissions
October 7, 2025Schools update entry-level class seats filled
October 8, 202525% RTE quota seats identified and made visible online
October 9, 2025Online application process begins for parents to submit details and documents
October 10–13, 2025Schools release lists of eligible/ineligible applicants and allow document corrections
October 14, 2025Final list of eligible students published
October 16, 2025Random selection (lottery) for oversubscribed schools is conducted if needed
October 15–17, 2025Admitted children are tagged in the school EMIS portal

TN RTE Admission 2025-26 Eligibility Criteria:

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  • The child must be a resident of Tamil Nadu and seeking admission to entry-level classes (LKG or Class 1) in unaided, non-minority private schools.
  • Age criteria generally require children to be between 3 and 6 years for LKG and between 5 and 7 years for Class 1 (refer to the official portal for exact cut-offs).
  • The applicant’s family must belong to an economically weaker section or disadvantaged group as defined by the government, generally with an annual income below ₹2 lakh.
  • Special consideration and direct priority are given to:
  • Orphans
  • HIV-affected/infected children
  • Transgender children
  • Differently-abled children
  • Children of scavengers.
  • Required documents include the child’s Aadhaar card, birth certificate, proof of residence, income certificate, community certificate (if applicable), and a parent declaration.
  • Parents must submit all details and documents online during the official application period

How to Apply for TN RTE Admission 2025-26?

  • Visit the official Tamil Nadu RTE admission portal at rteadmission.tnschools.gov.in.
  • Register yourself as a parent or guardian with valid details.
  • Fill in the child’s personal information including Aadhaar and birth certificate.
  • Upload required documents like income proof, community certificate, and parent declaration.
  • Select the desired private schools with RTE quota seats.
  • Submit the online application form within the stipulated dates starting October 9, 2025.
  • Verify the applicant status when schools publish eligible/ineligible lists and provide missing documents if needed.
  • Await final list publication and admission confirmation or random selection results if oversubscribed.
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