The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009, mandates that every child aged 6 to 14 years has the right to free and compulsory education in a neighborhood school. In West Bengal, the RTE provisions are implemented to ensure equitable access to quality education for all children, particularly those from economically weaker sections (EWS) and disadvantaged groups.

RTE West Bengal Admission 2025-26: Overview

West Bengal RTE School Admission 2025–2026 PDFs are easily available at certain schools and for free on the Banglar Shiksha Portal (www.banglarshiksha.gov.in). Government, Government Model, Integrated Schools, and Government Sponsored or Aided Primary, Upper Primary, High, and Higher Secondary Schools are among the various types of educational institutions for which this form is designed to be universally used.

Topic	West Bengal RTE 25 Admission
Location	West Bengal
Beneficiaries	Poor Children
RTE Quota	At least 25 percent on Available Seats
Age	6 to 14 Years
Entry Standard	Class-1 or LKG
West Bengal RTE Portal	banglarshiksha.gov.in

West Bengal RTE 25 Admission 2025-26 Important Dates

Application Start Date	11.12.2024
Application Last Date	14.12.2024
Lottery Draw	16.12.2024
Lottery Result	21.12.2024
Admission Start Date	23.12.2024
Admission Last Date	28.12.2024

RTE West Bengal Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for admission is primarily determined by age as of January 1, 2025:

• Class I: 6 years and above but less than 7 years.
• Class II: 7 years and above but less than 8 years.
• Class III: 8 years and above but less than 9 years.
• Class IV: 9 years and above but less than 10 years.
• Class V: 10 years and above but less than 11 years.
• Class VI: 11 years and above but less than 12 years.
• Class VII: 12 years and above but less than 13 years.
• Class VIII: 13 years and above but less than 14 years.

For pre-primary classes, children should be 5 years old but less than 6 years as of January 1, 2025.

Reservation Policy

A minimum of 25% of seats in entry-level classes are reserved for EWS and DG categories. The reservation breakdown is:

• Scheduled Castes (SC): 22%
• Scheduled Tribes (ST): 6%
• OBC (A): 10%
• OBC (B): 7%
• Children with Special Needs (CWSN): 3%
• Economically Weaker Sections (EWS): 10%

Unfilled seats in SC and ST categories can be interchanged. Similarly, unfilled seats from other reserved categories can be allocated to unreserved candidates, subject to approval.

Admission Process for RTE West Bengal 2025

The admission process involves the following steps:

1. Form Distribution: Admission forms will be distributed at designated schools and online.
2. Application Submission: Parents must submit the completed forms to the preferred schools within the given timeline.
3. Lottery System: If the number of applications exceeds available seats, a fair lottery system will be conducted.
4. Publication of Results: The results of the lottery draw will be published on the Banglar Shiksha Portal.

Required Documents for Admission

Parents/guardians need to submit the following documents during the admission process:

• Birth Certificate
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate for EWS
• Residence Proof
• Passport-size Photographs

District-Wise Availability of Schools

The West Bengal government provides a comprehensive list of private unaided schools participating in the RTE initiative. This list is accessible on the Banglar Shiksha Portal and covers all districts including Kolkata, Howrah, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, and others.

Key Guidelines and Provisions

• No Screening: No child or parent can be subjected to any screening test during admission.
• Free Education: No fees are charged from EWS and DG category students.
• Proximity Rule: Admission is granted to neighborhood schools within 1 km for primary and 2 km for upper primary levels.
• Age Relaxation: Up to four months of relaxation in the age criteria can be granted on merit.

Conclusion

The RTE West Bengal Admission 2025 is designed to provide equitable educational opportunities to children from marginalized backgrounds. Adhering to the RTE guidelines, the state ensures fairness and inclusivity in the admission process. Parents must carefully follow the dates and eligibility criteria to secure admission for their children under this scheme.

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