UP RTE admissions set to conclude before April 2025 in four phases
Hindustan TimesThe state government has released a schedule for admissions to Class 1 and pre-primary classes under Section 12 of the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. The new provision ensures that 25% of seats in unaided private schools are reserved for children from disadvantaged groups and weaker sections A letter from the director general of school education, Kanchan Verma, to all district magistrates emphasises adherence to previous instructions and guidelines, ensuring the timely completion of the admission process. The schedule includes clear application dates, deadlines for verification, and lottery dates, with the final completion of the admission process set for March 31, 2025. Admission Phases: First phase: December 1–19, 2024 Second phase: January 1–19, 2025 Third phase: February 1–19, 2025 Fourth phase: March 1–19, 2025 The letter also stresses the importance of inter-departmental coordination to ensure the effective implementation of RTE provisions. The goal is 100% enrolment of eligible children in RTE-designated seats by the end of March 2025, with regular classes commencing on April 1, 2025.