Free school seats under RTE
The Right to Education Act reserves 25% of seats for children from disadvantaged & weaker sections. Here's how to check if you qualify and how to apply in Bengaluru.
Important Karnataka caveat: after a 2018 rule change, RTE 25% seats in private unaidedschools apply mainly where there's no government or aided school in your neighbourhood — many applicants are first directed to nearby govt/aided schools. Always read the current year's official notification.
How to apply
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Watch for the notification
The Karnataka RTE admission round opens once a year (usually early in the year). Note the dates — applications are time-bound.
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Register on the RTE portal
Apply online on the Karnataka school-education RTE portal with the child's and parents' details.
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Select neighbourhood schools
Choose eligible schools mapped to your residential address (neighbourhood-based).
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Upload documents
Income, caste (if applicable), age, address and the child's documents.
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Lottery & allotment
Seats are allotted by a computerised lottery; check your status on the portal.
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Report & admit
Visit the allotted school within the window with originals to confirm admission.