Gautam Buddh Nagar, 06 February 2026
To ensure admission of children belonging to disadvantaged groups and economically weaker sections in unaided recognized private schools of the district under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the academic session 2026–27, the District Magistrate convened a review meeting with officials of the Education Department and other concerned departments at the Collectorate.
The District Magistrate stated that this flagship scheme of the government plays a crucial role in achieving the goal of equitable and inclusive education. He emphasized that no eligible child should be deprived of the benefits of the scheme. He directed officials to complete the admission process in a transparent, time-bound and accountable manner, with regular monitoring at every level.
Stressing the importance of effective outreach, the District Magistrate instructed that extensive publicity should be carried out through door-to-door and mass awareness campaigns. Revenue officials, ASHA workers, Anganwadi workers, NRLM volunteers, village heads, RWAs, District Panchayat Raj Officers, development authorities and public address systems mounted on municipal waste collection vehicles should be utilized to ensure last-mile dissemination of information.
He further clarified that any irregularity, discrimination or demand for additional fees at the school level would not be tolerated. Strict punitive action will be taken against institutions found violating government guidelines.
The District Magistrate underlined that the success of the scheme depends on accurate and impartial verification. He directed the Education Department to coordinate with all Sub-Divisional Magistrates to ensure that income certificates are issued only after proper field verification. Officials found issuing incorrect or fake certificates will face departmental action, including suspension and disciplinary proceedings. Random sample verification of applications and mandatory re-verification of suspicious cases were also directed.
Admission Process, Lottery Dates and Benefits
District Basic Education Officer Rahul Pawar informed that admissions under the RTE Act will be conducted in three phases:
Phase One:
Application and Verification – 02 February to 16 February 2026
Lottery – 18 February 2026
Phase Two:
Application and Verification – 21 February to 07 March 2026
Lottery – 09 March 2026
Phase Three:
Application and Verification – 12 March to 25 March 2026
Lottery – 27 March 2026
Under the scheme, selected children will receive free education up to Class VIII. Financial assistance of ₹5,000 per year will be provided for books and uniforms. Additionally, schools will be reimbursed ₹450 per student per month by the government.
Eligibility and Application Process
Children belonging to disadvantaged groups, including Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, socially and educationally backward classes, children with disabilities, children of parents suffering from HIV or cancer, and orphaned children, will be eligible.
Children from weaker sections include those from BPL/Antyodaya cardholder families, families receiving disability, old-age or widow pensions, and families with an annual income of up to ₹1 lakh. A valid certificate issued by the competent authority will be mandatory for eligibility verification.
Applications will be accepted online through rte25.upsdc.gov.in, and school allotment will be conducted through an online lottery system. For further details, applicants may contact the office of the District Basic Education Officer, the concerned Block Education Officer, or helpline numbers 8826478500, 8700125169, 9540338191, 7011311768, 9990203949.
The meeting was attended by Chief Development Officer Dr. Shivakant Dwivedi, Additional District Magistrate (Administration) Manglesh Dubey, District Inspector of Schools Rajesh Singh, District Basic Education Officer Rahul Pawar, and other concerned officials.
