MP RTE Free Admission 2026-27
MP RTE Free Admission 2026-27 gives a free school seat to children from weaker and disadvantaged families under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which keeps 25% of private-school seats reserved for them. For the 2026-27 session, online registration ran from 13 March to 28 March 2026 and the first-round seats were allotted by a computer lottery on 2 April 2026. The online lottery rounds are now over, but spot admission for the seats still vacant is going on at the District Education Officer (DEO) office. Check the live vacant-seat list and the full process using the official links in the Important Links table.
| Online Registration (Round 1) | 13 March – 28 March 2026 |
| Document Verification (Round 1) | 14 March – 30 March 2026 |
| First-Round Lottery / Seat Allotment | 2 April 2026 |
| First-Round Reporting at School | 3 April – 15 April 2026 |
| Later Rounds / Vacant-Seat Lottery | After Round 1 — see official portal |
| Spot Admission for Vacant Seats (DEO Office) | Ongoing — check the vacant-seat list |
| All Candidates | No Fee — Free Admission |
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- 8 Jul 2026 Recruitment published
MP RTE Free Admission 2026-27 — Overview
The Right to Education (RTE) Act keeps 25% of seats in private (non-government) schools free for children from weaker and disadvantaged families. In Madhya Pradesh, the School Education Department runs this scheme through the official RTE MP portal. A selected child studies free of cost up to Class 8. Admission is given only at an entry class — Nursery, KG-1 (that is LKG or UKG), or Class 1.
For the 2026-27 session, online registration was open from 13 March 2026 to 28 March 2026. After document checking at the help centre, the first-round seats were given by a computer lottery (a random draw) on 2 April 2026, and selected families reported to the allotted school between 3 April and 15 April 2026. The online lottery rounds are now over, but the process has not ended — seats that stayed empty are still being filled through later rounds and spot admission at the District Education Officer (DEO) office. If you are still looking for a seat, check the live vacant-seat list using the official links above.
Current Stage — Spot Admission for Vacant Seats
After the main lottery rounds, some schools still have empty RTE seats. Madhya Pradesh fills these through a vacant-seat round and spot admission handled at the DEO office. The official portal now shows a "List of Schools with Vacant Seat" so parents can see which nearby schools still have free seats. If a seat is open near your home, follow the current schedule and steps given on the official portal to claim it. Always trust only the official RTE MP portal for the live dates and the school-wise vacant-seat list.
Age Limit (counted on the official cut-off date)
| Entry Class | Minimum Age | Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery | 3 years | 4 years 6 months |
| KG-1 (LKG / UKG) | 4 years | 5 years 6 months |
| Class 1 | 6 years | 7 years 6 months |
Who Can Apply (Eligible Groups)
- Disadvantaged Group — needs a caste certificate.
- Weaker Section / EWS (Economically Weaker Section) — needs an income certificate.
- Children of parents affected by HIV/AIDS or cancer — needs a medical certificate.
- Orphan children — needs a certificate from the competent authority.
- Children of a disabled person or of a widow-pension holder — needs the certificate from the related department.
The child must be a resident of Madhya Pradesh, and the school chosen should normally be near the home address.
Documents Required
- Age proof of the child (birth certificate or equal proof).
- Residence proof — any one of: Tehsil-level residence certificate, Voter ID card, ration card, rural area job card, passport, driving licence, electricity bill, or water bill.
- Category certificate — caste certificate for the Disadvantaged Group, or income certificate for the Weaker Section / EWS.
- Special-group certificate where it applies — medical certificate (HIV/AIDS or cancer), orphan certificate, or disability / widow-pension proof.
- Recent passport-size photo of the child.
- Parent's active mobile number for eKYC (electronic Know Your Customer) and OTP (One Time Password).
How the Admission Works (Step by Step)
- Open the official RTE MP registration link (given in the Important Links table above).
- Verify the parent's mobile number and finish the eKYC step.
- Fill the child's details — name, entry class, category, and home address.
- Upload the required documents.
- Choose nearby schools in your order of preference.
- Submit the form and save the application number for later use.
- Get the documents verified at the listed help centre inside the verification window.
- Check the lottery result on the portal on the result date.
- If a seat is allotted, report to the school inside the reporting window with all original documents.
If the main rounds are over and a seat near you is still empty, check the vacant-seat list on the portal and complete the spot admission at the DEO office as per the current schedule.
Seats and Fee
Every private school keeps 25% of its entry-class seats for RTE free admission, so the exact number of seats changes from school to school and is shown school-wise on the portal. There is no application fee, and the selected child studies free up to Class 8.
Important Note
The online lottery rounds for 2026-27 are complete, but spot admission for the seats still vacant is going on at the DEO office. RTE free admission is also a yearly process, so keep watching the official RTE MP portal for the next session's dates and guidelines. Always trust only the official portal for the schedule and the school list.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is MP RTE free admission?
It is a scheme under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Private schools keep 25% of their entry-class seats free for children from weaker and disadvantaged families. In Madhya Pradesh, the School Education Department runs it through the RTE MP portal.
Is there any fee to apply?
No. There is no application fee, and the selected child studies free of cost up to Class 8.
Are any RTE seats still available for the 2026-27 session?
Yes. The main online lottery rounds are done, but some schools still have empty RTE seats. Madhya Pradesh fills these through a vacant-seat round and spot admission at the District Education Officer (DEO) office. Open the 'Check Vacant Seats & Spot Admission' link in the Important Links table above to see which nearby schools still have free seats and the current schedule.
What was the last date to apply for the 2026-27 session?
Online registration for the first round closed on 28 March 2026 and first-round reporting ended on 15 April 2026. The process is not fully over, though — seats that are still empty are being filled through later rounds and spot admission at the DEO office. Check the live vacant-seat list on the official portal using the links above.
Which classes can a child get admission in?
Only the entry classes — Nursery, KG-1 (that is LKG or UKG), and Class 1.
What is the age limit?
On the official cut-off date: Nursery 3 to 4 years 6 months, KG-1 4 to 5 years 6 months, and Class 1 six to 7 years 6 months.
How are the seats decided?
By a computer lottery, which is a random draw. There is no written test and no interview. Any seats left empty after the lottery rounds are filled through a vacant-seat round and spot admission at the DEO office.
Which documents are needed?
Age proof of the child, a residence proof, and the category certificate (caste certificate for the Disadvantaged Group or income certificate for the Weaker Section / EWS), plus any special-group certificate that applies.
Where can I get the official information?
Download the official admission guidelines PDF and use the registration, login and vacant-seat links given in the Important Links table above, on the official RTE MP portal (rteportal.mp.gov.in).