পশ্চিমবঙ্গ আরটিই ভর্তি ২০২৬-২৭: সমস্ত সরকারি/ সরকার পোষিত/ সাহায্যপ্রাপ্ত প্রাথমিক/ উচ্চ প্রাথমিক/ উচ্চ মাধ্যমিক বিদ্যালয় এবং এসএসকে/ এমএসকে সহ সকল শিক্ষা প্রতিষ্ঠানে প্রাক-প্রাথমিক শ্রেণি সহ প্রাথমিক শ্রেণির জন্য ভর্তি।
WB RTE Admission 2026-27 Notification: Policy Overview on Elementary School Admission Methodology: This text outlines the mandatory admission procedures for the 2025 academic session across all Government, Government-Sponsored, and Aided schools (including SSKs/MSKs) in West Bengal. The methodology emphasizes strict adherence to the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009, ensuring accessible and equitable education for all children.
- No Screening Procedures: Schools are strictly prohibited from subjecting children, parents, or guardians to any form of screening, entrance tests, or interviews.
- Age-Appropriate Admission: Children must be admitted to classes appropriate to their age, ensuring they are placed with peers.
- Eligibility & Inclusivity: General: All children aged 6–14 years. Special Needs: Extended eligibility for children aged 6–18 years.
- Free & Local Access: Education, including pre-primary levels, must be provided free of cost within neighborhood schools.
WB School Admission Age Limit 2026
Age calculated as on 01.01.2026
Note: The following age ranges determine eligibility for admission to respective classes.
Class I
6 – 7 years
Class II
7 – 8 years
Class III
8 – 9 years
Class IV
9 – 10 years
Class V
10 – 11 years
Class VI
11 – 12 years
Class VII
12 – 13 years
Class VIII
13 – 14 years
No child shall be forced to drop out through the admission process. Out-of-school children must be admitted to support universal elementary education.
Children with Special Needs (CWSN) should be admitted so they can complete elementary education by age 18.
West Bengal RTE Admission 2026-27 Highlights
| Subject | Elementary Class Admission |
| State | West Bengal |
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| SCheme | Right To Education Act |
| Reservation | Yes |
| Class | Pre-Primary |
| Application Form 2026 | PDF Download |
| Official Website | banglarshiksha.gov.in |
| Home Page | Click Here |
West Bengal RTE Admission 2026-27 Important Dates
| WB Admission Process Started On | Jan 2026 |
| Distribution of Admission Forms Start Date | Jan 2026 |
| Distribution of Admission Forms Last Date | Jan 2026 |
| Lottery Draw Event Start Date | Jan 2026 |
| Lottery Draw Event Last Date | Jan 2026 |
| Lottery Result Publish Start Date | Jan 2026 |
| Lottery Result Publish Last Date | Jan 2026 |
West Bengal RTE Admission 2026-27 Application Procedure
Admission Form Details:
- Admission forms will be available free of cost at all schools and on the official Banglar Shiksha portal (banglarshiksha.gov.in).
- The same form applies to all categories of schools covered under the West Bengal RTE admission process.
Required Documents:
- A self-attested copy of the child’s birth certificate must be submitted along with the application form.
- If the birth certificate is not available at the time of application, a parent/guardian-signed age declaration will be accepted provisionally.
- The original birth certificate must be submitted within six months of admission, as per the RTE Rules 2012.
- To claim reservation benefits, applicants must submit a self-attested copy of the valid reservation certificate issued by the competent authority.
Application Instructions:
- All sections of the application form must be filled out completely and accurately.
Selection Process (West Bengal RTE Admission 2026-27):
- Selection will be conducted through a ‘Draw of Lots’ (random lottery) method.
- The draw will be held within the scheduled dates specified in the official admission calendar.
- Selected candidates must present their original birth certificate and any other documents requested by the school at the time of admission.
- If the birth certificate is unavailable during admission, a six-month grace period is allowed under the Right to Education Act.
- If any selected candidate is rejected by the school management after being included in the admission panel list, the matter must be reported to the district authorities.
WB RTE Admission 2026–27 Draw of Lots for Elementary & Pre-Primary Classes
Draw of Lots Procedure
If the number of applicants exceeds available seats in any class (including pre-primary), admission will be determined by a draw of lots.
Step-by-step process:
- General draw: Conducted among all applicants (irrespective of category) to fill unreserved seats.
- Category-wise draws: From the remaining applicants, separate draws are held for each reserved category (SC/ST/OBC, etc.) to fill reserved seats as per extant government rules.
Reservation Policy
Seat reservation will be strictly maintained as per current West Bengal government rules for SC, ST, OBC, EWS, and other eligible categories.
Status of Number of Schools in West Bengal 2025-26
Table 1: Category-wise Number of Schools
| Government Schools | 82,579 |
| Government Aided Schools | 79 |
| Private Schools | 7,887 |
| Other Schools | 3,857 |
| Total Schools | 94,402 |
Table 2: Level-wise Number of Schools
| Primary Schools | 74,836 |
| Upper Primary Schools | 8,763 |
| Secondary Schools | 3,292 |
| Higher Secondary Schools | 7,511 |
| Total Schools | 94,402 |
WB School Admission 2026-27: Inclusive & Special Provisions
Inclusive & Equitable Admission
No child shall be forced to drop out of school due to the admission process. Out-of-school children must be admitted to support the universalization of elementary education.
- Children with Special Needs (CWSN) shall be admitted in such a way that they can complete elementary education by the age of 18 years.
- District Education Officers (SSM) will facilitate admission of out-of-school children. All schools are expected to cooperate.
Age Relaxation for Underaged Children
In appropriate cases, the Head of Institution may grant an age relaxation of up to 4 months for underaged applicants, based on the merit of the case.
Increasing School Capacity
Schools wishing to increase the number of seats may submit a proposal to the Commissioner of School Education, West Bengal, through the concerned District Inspector of Schools (Primary/Secondary).
Automatic Admission in Same Premises
If a Primary School and an Upper Primary/High/Higher Secondary School operate in the same building or premises:
- Class IV students of the Primary School shall be automatically admitted to Class V of the Upper Primary School.
- Class V students shall be automatically admitted to Class VI of the Higher School.
Only after admitting all such eligible students will the remaining seats be filled through the draw of lots process.
Alternate Admission for Unsuccessful Applicants
If a parent/guardian does not secure admission
They may apply to the District Inspector of Schools (Primary Education) or (Secondary Education), as applicable.
The DIS (PE/SE) will arrange admission in a neighbourhood school through the concerned Sub-Inspector of Schools.