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}
Important Dates for Chandigarh RTE Admission 2026-27
| Activity | Dates |
|---|---|
| Issue of Calendar of Events | 10.12.2025 |
| Registration of Private Schools on Portal | Before 16.12.2025 |
| Candidate Registration on Portal | 18.12.2025 – 31.01.2026 |
| Checking of Provisional Eligibility | 01.02.2026 – 21.02.2026 |
| 1st List (Draw of Lots) | 25.02.2026 |
| Confirmation of Admission | 09.03.2026 |
| 2nd Draw (If Required) | 17.03.2026 |
| Final Confirmation by Schools | 24.03.2026 |
Eligibility for Admission
1. Age Criteria (As per NEP 2020)
| Class | Date of Birth Range | Age |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Primary I | 01.04.2022 – 31.03.2023 | 3–4 years |
| Pre-Primary II | 01.04.2021 – 31.03.2022 | 4–5 years |
| Pre-Primary III | 01.04.2020 – 31.03.2021 | 5–6 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
3. Proof for EWS / DG
Income Certificate, Caste Certificate, Disability Certificate, etc., as applicable.
Admission Process
- Parents register online through the Chandigarh Education Department portal.
- Schools verify documents and eligibility.
- Computerised Draw of Lots is conducted based on priority area & eligibility.
- Selected candidates receive SMS on registered mobile number.
- 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 |