बिहार RTE एडमिशन 2026–27: पूरी गाइड, योग्यता, दस्तावेज़ और आवेदन प्रक्रिया
Bihar Gyandeep RTE Admission 2026-27: The Bihar Education Department has released the official RTE (Right to Education) Admission Notification for 2026–27. As per the RTE Act 2009 (Section 12(1)(c)), 25% seats in private schools are reserved for children belonging to economically weaker and disadvantaged groups. The admissions will be conducted online through the “Gyan Deep Portal”.
Bihar Gyandeep RTE Admission 2026-27 Notification PDF Download – Click Here
Eligibility Criteria for Bihar RTE Admission 2026–27
1. Disadvantaged Group (अल्पसंख्यक / सुविधाविहीन समूह)
Child must belong to any one of the following categories AND have a family annual income up to ₹1,00,000:
- Scheduled Castes (SC)
- Scheduled Tribes (ST)
- Backward Classes (BC)
- Extremely Backward Classes (EBC)
- Transgender community
- Minority communities (Muslim, Christian, Sikh, Buddhist, Jain, Parsi, etc.)
2. Weaker Section (कमज़ोर वर्ग)
Applies to children from any caste or community whose parents’/guardians’ annual income is below ₹2,00,000.
No caste certificate required—only valid income proof.
3. Orphan Children (अनाथ बच्चे)
Children without living parents or legal guardians are eligible regardless of caste or income.
Must submit documentation from:
- Child Welfare Committee (CWC), or
- A registered orphanage/shelter home recognized by the government.
Important: All applicants must provide valid documents (income certificate, birth proof, address proof, etc.). False information may lead to disqualification and legal action. Admissions are for age group 6–14 years as per RTE norms.
Age Eligibility
The child must be at least 6 years old as of 1 April 2026.
2 April 2018 to 1 April 2020 (both dates inclusive)
Required Documents
- Proof of Age: Birth Certificate / Hospital Record / Nursing Home Slip / Anganwadi Record / Parent Declaration
- Caste Certificate: Mandatory for SC/ST/BC/EBC/Minority applicants (not required for orphans)
- Income Certificate: Issued by BDO/CO (not required for orphans)
- Residential Proof: Aadhaar Card, Voter ID, Driving License, Rent Agreement, Electricity Bill, etc.
- Parent/Guardian ID Proof
- Child’s Passport-size Photo (max 50 KB)
- Parent’s Mobile Number (active and registered)
If Aadhaar is not available, submit an Undertaking Certificate.
Online Application Process (via Gyan Deep Portal)
- Primary Registration: Register using parent/guardian mobile number.
- Aadhaar Verification: Mandatory biometric or OTP-based authentication of parent/guardian Aadhaar. Child’s Aadhaar is optional at registration but must be submitted later as per school norms.
- USER ID Generation: A unique USER ID will be sent via SMS to the registered mobile number.
- Form Filling & Document Upload: Log in with the USER ID and complete the application with all required details and scanned documents.
⚠️ Only applications with final submission after verification will be considered valid.
School Selection & Priority Rules
After form submission, parents can select up to five (5) nearby private schools within their block.
Admission priority is determined by distance from the school:
| Distance from School | Priority Level |
|---|---|
| 0 – 1 km | Highest Priority |
| 1 – 3 km | Medium Priority |
| Beyond 3 km | Considered only if seats remain |

Important Dates for Bihar RTE Admission 2026 [Expected]
| Online Application Registration Start Date | 2.2.2025 |
| Online Application Registration Last Date | 20.2.2026 |
| Verification of Applicants Start Date | Update Soon! |
| Verification of Applicants End Date | Update Soon! |
| Online Allocation for Selected Applicants | Update Soon! |
| Bihar RTE Direct Admission Start Date | Update Soon! |
| 1st Round Lottery Result | Update Soon! |
| Bihar RTE Direct Admission End Date | Update Soon! |
| 2nd Round Lottery Result | Update Soon! |
| 3rd Round Lottery Result | Update Soon! |
Bihar RTE Admission 2026-27: District Wise School List
The Bihar Education Department has published the detailed Round-1 lottery results for candidate selection, which were organized across 38 districts, in accordance with the Right to Education (RTE) admissions for the academic year 2026-27.
| 1 | Araria RTE School List |
| 2 | Arwal RTE School List |
| 3 | Aurangabad RTE School List |
| 4 | Banka RTE School List |
| 5 | Begusarai RTE School List |
| 6 | Bhagalpur RTE School List |
| 7 | Bhojpur RTE School List |
| 8 | Buxar RTE School List |
| 9 | Darbhanga RTE School List |
| 10 | Gaya RTE School List |
| 11 | Gopalganj RTE School List |
| 12 | Jamui RTE School List |
| 13 | Jehanabad RTE School List |
| 14 | Kaimur (Bhabua) RTE School List |
| 15 | Katihar RTE School List |
| 16 | Khagaria RTE School List |
| 17 | Kishanganj RTE School List |
| 18 | Lakhisarai RTE School List |
| 19 | Madhepura RTE School List |
| 20 | Madhubani RTE School List |
| 21 | Munger RTE School List |
| 22 | Muzaffarpur RTE School List |
| 23 | Nalanda RTE School List |
| 24 | Nawada RTE School List |
| 25 | Pashchim Champaran RTE School List |
| 26 | Patna RTE School List |
| 27 | Purbi Champaran RTE School List |
| 28 | Purnia RTE School List |
| 29 | Rohtas RTE School List |
| 30 | Saharsa RTE School List |
| 31 | Samastipur RTE School List |
| 32 | Saran RTE School List |
| 33 | Sheikhpura RTE School List |
| 34 | Sheohar RTE School List |
| 35 | Sitamarhi RTE School List |
| 36 | Siwan RTE School List |
| 37 | Supaul RTE School List |
| 38 | Vaishali RTE School List |
Number of Schools in Bihar 2026-27: Latest Data
The subsequent document is an extensive report outlining the present condition of Government, Government Aided, Private, and various other educational institutions in Bihar.
| Description | Data |
| Total Government Schools in Bihar | 75550 |
| Total Government Aided Schools in Bihar | 724 |
| Total Private Schools in Bihar | 8053 |
| Other Schools in Bihar | 7120 |
| Total Schools in Bihar | 91447 |
The table below provides a comprehensive overview of the current status of Primary, Upper Primary, Secondary, and Higher Secondary educational institutions in Bihar.
| Description | Data |
| Total Primary Schools in Bihar | 42017 |
| Total Upper Primary Schools in Bihar | 36951 |
| Total Secondary Schools in Bihar | 3300 |
| Total Higher Secondary Schools in Bihar | 9179 |
| Total Schools in Bihar | 91447 |