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Chandigarh RTE Admission 2026-27 Online Application Process

चंडीगढ़ RTE EWS स्कूल एडमिशन 2026-27 – महत्वपूर्ण तारीखें, ऑनलाइन आवेदन

Chandigarh RTE Admission 2026-27: Chandigarh RTE Admission 2026–27 will be conducted under the Right to Education Act for eligible children aged 6 to 14 years. The process is expected to open online through the official UT Chandigarh education portal. Parents must submit required documents like residence proof, income certificate, and birth certificate. Seats are allocated in private schools under the 25% reserved quota for economically weaker sections.

About Chandigarh RTE 25% Admission

Chandigarh Administration has released the official notification for Centralised Online Admission for children belonging to the Economically Weaker Section (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups (DG) for the academic year 2026-27. The admission is applicable to all Unaided Private Recognized (Non-Minority) Schools of UT Chandigarh. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}

As per RTE Act 2009, all private unaided recognized schools must reserve **25% seats** at entry-level classes for EWS/DG children.

Important Dates for Chandigarh RTE Admission 2026-27

ActivityDates
Issue of Calendar of Events10.12.2025
Registration of Private Schools on PortalBefore 16.12.2025
Candidate Registration on Portal18.12.2025 – 31.01.2026
Checking of Provisional Eligibility01.02.2026 – 21.02.2026
1st List (Draw of Lots)25.02.2026
Confirmation of Admission09.03.2026
2nd Draw (If Required)17.03.2026
Final Confirmation by Schools24.03.2026

Eligibility for Admission

1. Age Criteria (As per NEP 2020)

ClassDate of Birth RangeAge
Pre-Primary I01.04.2022 – 31.03.20233–4 years
Pre-Primary II01.04.2021 – 31.03.20224–5 years
Pre-Primary III01.04.2020 – 31.03.20215–6 years

2. Area of Neighbourhood (Priority Order)

  • 0 to 1 KM from Government School
  • 1+ to 3 KM
  • Beyond 3 KM with undertaking for safe transportation

3. Annual Income Criteria (EWS)

Family annual income must be less than ₹1.50 lakh.

4. Disadvantaged Groups (DG)

  • SC Category
  • Children with disabilities (CWSN)
  • Children of war widows
  • Orphans
  • Children of defence / paramilitary personnel who died in service
  • Children suffering from HIV, Cancer, Thalassemia, AIDS
  • Children of disabled parents

Documents Required (To Upload Online)

1. Proof of Date of Birth

  • Aadhaar Card
  • Birth Certificate
  • Passport

2. Residence Proof (Any Two)

  • Ration Card
  • Domicile Certificate
  • Residence Certificate (DC, UT Chandigarh)
  • Voter ID of Parents
  • Electricity / Water / BSNL Bill
  • Aadhaar of parents or child
  • Passport
  • Property Document
Note: **Rent Agreement (registered or unregistered) will NOT be accepted as residence proof.**

3. Proof for EWS / DG

Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Disability Certificate, etc., as applicable.

Admission Process

  1. Parents register online through the Chandigarh Education Department portal.
  2. Schools verify documents and eligibility.
  3. Computerised Draw of Lots is conducted based on priority area & eligibility.
  4. Selected candidates receive SMS on registered mobile number.
  5. Parents complete admission formalities at the allotted school.

Reasons for Rejection of Admission

  • Invalid residence proof
  • Invalid EWS/DG certificate
  • Income certificate not meeting criteria
  • Duplicate application
  • Failure to report for document verification

List of Schools Participating (2026-27)

The official notification includes a list of 57 Unaided Recognized (Non-Minority) Schools eligible for RTE admission. Some of the major schools include:

  • Aanchal International School, Sector 41-D
  • Adarsh Bal Vidyapeeth, Sector 47-C
  • Ashiana Public School, Sector 46
  • Bhavan Vidyalaya Junior, Sector 33-D
  • Chitkara International School, Sector 25
  • Divya Public School, Sector 44
  • Gurukul Global School, Manimajra
  • Police Public School, Sector 48
  • St. Soldier International School, Sector 28
  • Stepping Stones School, Sector 38
  • The Tribune School, Sector 29

Number of RTE Schools in Chandigarh

The following is a comprehensive report detailing the current status of Government, Government Aided, Private, and other schools in Chandigarh.
Description Number of Schools
Total Government Schools in Chandigarh 119
Total Government Aided Schools in Chandigarh 7
Total Private Schools in Chandigarh 77
Other Schools in Chandigarh 27
Total Schools in Chandigarh 230
The below table presents an extensive overview of the present condition of Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary educational institutions in Chandigarh.
Description Number of Schools
Total Primary Schools in Chandigarh 15
Total Upper Primary Schools in Chandigarh 42
Total Secondary Schools in Chandigarh 70
Total Higher Secondary Schools in Chandigarh 103
Total Schools in Chandigarh 230