{"id":43207,"date":"2026-09-01T06:20:18","date_gmt":"2026-09-01T06:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/?p=43207"},"modified":"2026-11-04T17:41:13","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T17:41:13","slug":"rte-maharashtra-admission","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/","title":{"rendered":"RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027: Dates, Registration, Eligibility"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class='ez-status-label'><strong>Article Status: 2027 Notification Awaited.<\/strong> All 2027 dates on this page are <em>Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced<\/em> and are based on the 2026 cycle as the verified baseline. Confirm every date at the official portal before acting.<\/div>\n<p><strong>RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027<\/strong> is yet to be officially notified by the School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra. Based on the 2026 cycle pattern, the application process for parents is expected to open in the first week of March 2027. Under the Right to Free and Compulsory Education Act, every non-government school in Maharashtra must reserve 25% of its entry-level seats for children from socially disadvantaged and economically weaker sections, offering free education through Class 8. Parents and guardians who plan to apply under the <strong>RTE Maharashtra 25% reservation quota<\/strong> should read the full eligibility conditions, document requirements and step-by-step application guidance below.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The 2027 application form for parents is <strong>tentatively expected<\/strong> to open in the first week of March 2027 \u2014 no official date has been announced yet.<\/li>\n<li>RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 follows a <strong>lottery-based selection process<\/strong> for Class 1 admission in government, government-aided and private unaided schools across Maharashtra.<\/li>\n<li>The lottery draw is <strong>tentatively expected<\/strong> in the third week of April 2027, with results following shortly after.<\/li>\n<li>Students not selected in the main lottery may be admitted through the waiting list between September and October 2027.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_%E2%80%94_Key_Highlights\"><\/span>RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 \u2014 Key Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Contains<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6af11c995d260\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" 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href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_%E2%80%94_Important_Dates\" >RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 \u2014 Important Dates<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_%E2%80%94_Eligibility_Criteria\" >RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 \u2014 Eligibility Criteria<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_Registration\" >RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 Registration<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#RTE_Maharashtra_2027_%E2%80%94_Lottery_Process\" >RTE Maharashtra 2027 \u2014 Lottery Process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_Result\" >RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 Result<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#What_to_Monitor_While_the_2027_Notification_is_Awaited\" >What to Monitor While the 2027 Notification is Awaited<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_Highlights\" >RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 Highlights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_%E2%80%94_Key_Statistics_Analytics\" >RTE Maharashtra Admission \u2014 Key Statistics (Analytics)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#Knowledge_Graph_%E2%80%94_RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027\" >Knowledge Graph \u2014 RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#Official_Sources\" >Official Sources<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#Related_Admission_Pages\" >Related Admission Pages<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-maharashtra-admission\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The table below summarises the essential details of the scheme for quick reference. All 2027 dates are tentative and based on the previous-year pattern.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>RTE Maharashtra 2027 \u2014 At a Glance<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Association \/ Authority<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Full Form<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Right to Free and Compulsory Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Governing Act<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Admission Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Entry-level class (Class 1 \/ Pre-Primary, as applicable) up to Class 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Seat Reservation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>25% seats in private unaided schools for EWS \/ disadvantaged children<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Selection Method<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Computerised lottery by district administration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Opens (tentative)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>First week of March 2027 \u2014 Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Lottery Date (tentative)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Third week of April 2027 \u2014 Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/student.maharashtra.gov.in\/adm_portal\/Users\/rteindex'>student.maharashtra.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_%E2%80%94_Important_Dates\"><\/span>RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 \u2014 Important Dates<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>No official schedule for the 2027 cycle has been released as of now. The dates below are <strong>tentative estimates derived from the 2026 cycle<\/strong>. Check the <a href='https:\/\/student.maharashtra.gov.in\/adm_portal\/Users\/rteindex'>official RTE Maharashtra portal<\/a> for confirmed announcements.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>RTE Admission 2027 \u2014 Tentative Schedule<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Tentative 2027 Date<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>School Registration Opens<\/td>\n<td>Third week of January 2027<\/td>\n<td>Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date of School Registration<\/td>\n<td>Third week of February 2027<\/td>\n<td>Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Parent Application Form Opens<\/td>\n<td>First week of March 2027<\/td>\n<td>Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td>Last week of March 2027<\/td>\n<td>Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lottery Draw<\/td>\n<td>Third week of April 2027<\/td>\n<td>Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Waiting-List Intimation to Parents (SMS)<\/td>\n<td>Fourth week of April 2027<\/td>\n<td>Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission Process<\/td>\n<td>Second week to last week of June 2027<\/td>\n<td>Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date of Admission<\/td>\n<td>Last week of July 2027<\/td>\n<td>Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Waiting-List Student Admission<\/td>\n<td>September \u2013 October 2027<\/td>\n<td>Tentative (previous-year pattern)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3>2026 vs 2025 \u2014 Previous-Cycle Comparison (2026 Reference)<\/h3>\n<p>The table below is provided for historical context only. These dates are <strong>not applicable to 2027<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>RTE Maharashtra \u2014 2026 vs 2025 Schedule Comparison (2026 Reference)<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Event<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2026 Cycle (reference)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>2025 Cycle (reference)<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Application Form Opens<\/td>\n<td>First week of March 2026<\/td>\n<td>First week of March 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Last Date to Apply<\/td>\n<td>Last week of March 2026<\/td>\n<td>Last week of March 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Lottery Draw<\/td>\n<td>Third week of April 2026<\/td>\n<td>Third week of April 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission Ends<\/td>\n<td>Last week of July 2026<\/td>\n<td>Last week of July 2025<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_%E2%80%94_Eligibility_Criteria\"><\/span>RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 \u2014 Eligibility Criteria<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The School Education and Sports Department specifies the following eligibility conditions for admission under the 25% RTE reservation quota. Applicants should verify any updates to income limits on the official portal once the 2027 notification is released.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The child must belong to a <strong>Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST)<\/strong>, or other notified socially disadvantaged group, <em>or<\/em> must come from an economically weaker section (EWS) as defined under the RTE Act.<\/li>\n<li>The family&#8217;s <strong>annual income must not exceed \u20b91,00,000<\/strong> (one lakh rupees). Documentary proof of income is mandatory. <em>(Income limit based on 2026 reference \u2014 confirm for 2027 once notified.)<\/em><\/li>\n<li>The child&#8217;s <strong>age must be between 3 and 14 years<\/strong> for initial admission. The benefit continues until the student completes Class 8.<\/li>\n<li>The child must seek admission in a <strong>government-aided or recognised private unaided school<\/strong> participating in the RTE scheme.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Procedure to Check the List of Schools Under RTE Maharashtra Admission<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the <a href='https:\/\/student.maharashtra.gov.in\/adm_portal\/Users\/rteindex'>official RTE Maharashtra portal<\/a> and click on <strong>&#8220;List of Schools&#8221;<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>Select your district, then choose either <strong>&#8220;By Block&#8221;<\/strong> or <strong>&#8220;By Name&#8221;<\/strong>. For the block option, select a block and choose &#8220;RTE&#8221;; for the name option, type the school name directly.<\/li>\n<li>Click <strong>Search<\/strong> to view the matching results.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_Registration\"><\/span>RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 Registration<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Once the official notification is released, the application form will be available online on the School Education and Sports Department portal. The steps below reflect the standard process followed in previous cycles.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>RTE Maharashtra online application<\/strong> process for parents is expected to begin in the first week of March 2027 (tentative).<\/li>\n<li>All applications under the <strong>RTE Maharashtra 25% quota<\/strong> must be submitted online; no offline mode is available.<\/li>\n<li>Parents and guardians need a valid <strong>mobile number and email address<\/strong> to complete registration successfully.<\/li>\n<li>After submission, take a printout of the completed application form for future reference.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Apply for the RTE Maharashtra Application Form 2027<\/h3>\n<p>Follow these steps to complete the application without errors:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Visit the <a href='https:\/\/student.maharashtra.gov.in\/adm_portal\/Users\/rteindex'>official portal of the School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra<\/a> and read the <strong>Notification for RTE 25% Reservation<\/strong> before proceeding.<\/li>\n<li>If you are a returning user, click <strong>Online Application<\/strong> and log in. New users must click <strong>New Registration<\/strong> and create an account first.<\/li>\n<li>After registration, the system sends login credentials \u2014 including an application number \u2014 to the registered mobile number and email address.<\/li>\n<li>Before filling in details, verify that the child meets all eligibility criteria. Applications from ineligible candidates will be rejected.<\/li>\n<li>Under <strong>Online Application<\/strong>, enter the child&#8217;s basic details: name, date of birth, address, contact number and email.<\/li>\n<li>Log in with the application number, password and captcha, then review and confirm all details carefully.<\/li>\n<li>Upload all required documents in the specified format and size. Incorrect uploads are a common reason for rejection.<\/li>\n<li>Submit the form. No application fee is charged under the RTE scheme. Save a printout of the submitted form immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3>Documents Required for Admission Under RTE Maharashtra 2027<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Address proof (ration card, electricity bill, Aadhaar, or any government-issued document)<\/li>\n<li>Aadhaar card of the child and parent \/ guardian<\/li>\n<li>Annual income certificate of the family<\/li>\n<li>Previous year&#8217;s marksheet of the child (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Caste certificate (for SC \/ ST \/ OBC applicants)<\/li>\n<li>Disability certificate (if applicable)<\/li>\n<li>Income certificate issued by a competent authority<\/li>\n<li>Recent passport-size photograph of the child<\/li>\n<li>Ration card<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Common Application Mistakes to Avoid<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Incorrect age calculation:<\/strong> The child&#8217;s age is calculated as on a specific cut-off date in the notification \u2014 always verify this before applying.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wrong school selection:<\/strong> Parents sometimes select schools outside their designated neighbourhood zone, which makes the application invalid.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Blurry document uploads:<\/strong> Scanned copies that are too dark or unclear are rejected during document verification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Applying after the deadline:<\/strong> The portal typically closes at midnight on the last date; do not wait until the final day.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mismatched details:<\/strong> Ensure the child&#8217;s name and date of birth match exactly across all uploaded documents and the form.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RTE_Maharashtra_2027_%E2%80%94_Lottery_Process\"><\/span>RTE Maharashtra 2027 \u2014 Lottery Process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official authority conducts a computerised lottery to allocate seats fairly among eligible applicants.<\/p>\n<p>When a school has fewer applications than available seats, all RTE applicants receive direct admission. Where applications exceed vacancies, the <strong>district administration \u2014 specifically the Chief Education Officer \u2014 conducts and supervises the lottery draw<\/strong>. This process is computerised to ensure transparency. The final list of selected candidates is published on the official website after the draw, and parents receive an SMS notification about their child&#8217;s status.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_Result\"><\/span>RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 Result<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The result for RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 will be published online on the official portal after the lottery. Parents can check results by logging in with their credentials. Here is how to navigate the portal:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Visit the <a href='https:\/\/student.maharashtra.gov.in\/adm_portal\/Users\/rteindex'>official RTE Maharashtra portal<\/a> and click <strong>Selected<\/strong> on the homepage. Choose the district and academic year, then click <strong>Go<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<li>To see the admitted candidates list, click <strong>Admitted<\/strong>, then select the academic year, district, application number and lottery number.<\/li>\n<li>To check non-selected candidates, click <strong>Not Selected<\/strong> from the homepage.<\/li>\n<li>For the waiting list, click <strong>Waiting List<\/strong> from the homepage and enter the required details.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_Monitor_While_the_2027_Notification_is_Awaited\"><\/span>What to Monitor While the 2027 Notification is Awaited<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since no official 2027 notification has been released yet, parents should track the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Official portal:<\/strong> Bookmark <a href='https:\/\/student.maharashtra.gov.in\/adm_portal\/Users\/rteindex'>student.maharashtra.gov.in<\/a> and check it regularly from January 2027 onward.<\/li>\n<li><strong>School Education and Sports Department GR:<\/strong> Government Resolutions (GRs) related to RTE admission are published on <a href='https:\/\/education.maharashtra.gov.in'>education.maharashtra.gov.in<\/a> \u2014 watch for a GR on the 2027 schedule.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Income limit update:<\/strong> The \u20b91,00,000 EWS income ceiling has not changed in recent cycles, but verify once the 2027 notification is out.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Participating school list:<\/strong> Schools entering or exiting the scheme are notified annually; re-check the school list before submitting your application.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Age cut-off date:<\/strong> The specific date for calculating a child&#8217;s age may shift slightly; confirm it in the notification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Document format requirements:<\/strong> Acceptable formats and file-size limits for uploads may change; check the portal&#8217;s instructions page.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027_Highlights\"><\/span>RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 Highlights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The table below summarises key facts about the scheme for quick reference.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Association Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Full Form<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Right to Free and Compulsory Education<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Admission Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Entry-level class up to Class 8<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Online<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Authority<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra (administered district-wise by Chief Education Officers)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Purpose<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Social inclusion and financial support for children from socially disadvantaged and economically weaker sections by reserving 25% seats in private unaided schools<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Fee<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Nil<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/student.maharashtra.gov.in\/adm_portal\/Users\/rteindex'>student.maharashtra.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_%E2%80%94_Key_Statistics_Analytics\"><\/span>RTE Maharashtra Admission \u2014 Key Statistics (Analytics)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The figures below are drawn from publicly reported data for previous cycles. All numbers are approximate. The 2027 statistics will be available only after the cycle concludes.<\/p>\n<table border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>RTE Maharashtra \u2014 Participation Trends (Previous Years, Approx.)<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Metric<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Approx. Figure (previous cycles)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Status<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Schools participating annually<\/td>\n<td>Approx. 10,000+ private unaided schools across Maharashtra<\/td>\n<td>Previous-year \/ expected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Seats reserved per cycle<\/td>\n<td>25% of sanctioned intake in each participating school<\/td>\n<td>Confirmed (statutory under RTE Act)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Total applications received (approx.)<\/td>\n<td>Several lakh applications annually across the state<\/td>\n<td>Previous-year \/ expected<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Selection method<\/td>\n<td>Computerised lottery (district-level)<\/td>\n<td>Confirmed (statutory process)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Admission fee for selected students<\/td>\n<p>\\<\/p>\n<td>Nil \u2014 reimbursed by state government to schools<\/td>\n<td>Confirmed (RTE Act, Section 12)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>2027 figures<\/td>\n<td>Awaiting official notification<\/td>\n<td>Awaiting official notification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Knowledge_Graph_%E2%80%94_RTE_Maharashtra_Admission_2027\"><\/span>Knowledge Graph \u2014 RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<table class='ez-kg' border='1' cellspacing='0'>\n<caption><strong>Entity Facts: RTE Maharashtra Admission<\/strong><\/caption>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Full Name<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Right to Free and Compulsory Education Admission, Maharashtra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Acronym<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>RTE Maharashtra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Governing Legislation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 (Central); Maharashtra RTE Rules<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Conducting Body<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>School Education and Sports Department, Government of Maharashtra<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>District-Level Authority<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Chief Education Officer (CEO) of each district<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Parent Ministry<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Ministry of Education, Government of India (central framework); School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra (state implementation)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Admission Level<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Class 1 \/ entry-level class (benefits continue to Class 8)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Frequency<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Annual<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Application Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Online only<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Selection Mode<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Computerised lottery<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Age Eligibility<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>3 to 14 years (as per applicable cut-off date in notification)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Languages of Portal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Marathi, English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Official Website<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/student.maharashtra.gov.in\/adm_portal\/Users\/rteindex'>student.maharashtra.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Education Department Portal<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><a href='https:\/\/education.maharashtra.gov.in'>education.maharashtra.gov.in<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Official_Sources\"><\/span>Official Sources<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/student.maharashtra.gov.in\/adm_portal\/Users\/rteindex'>RTE Maharashtra Admission Official Portal \u2014 student.maharashtra.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/education.maharashtra.gov.in'>School Education and Sports Department, Maharashtra \u2014 education.maharashtra.gov.in<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Disclaimer: All 2027 dates on this page are indicative and based on the previous-year cycle pattern. They are not officially confirmed. Verify every date and detail on the official portal before submitting an application.<\/em><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Related_Admission_Pages\"><\/span>Related Admission Pages<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-karnataka\/'>Karnataka RTE Admission 2027<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-haryana-admission\/'>RTE Haryana Admission 2027<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-chhattisgarh\/'>RTE Chhattisgarh Admission 2027<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href='https:\/\/www.entrancezone.com\/admissions\/rte-gujarat-admission\/'>RTE Gujarat Admission 2027<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>RTE Maharashtra Admission 2027 gives children from economically weaker and socially disadvantaged backgrounds a meaningful pathway to quality schooling, with the state guaranteeing free education through Class 8. The official notification for 2027 has not yet been released; all dates on this page are tentative estimates based on the 2026 cycle. Parents should bookmark the official portal at <a href='https:\/\/student.maharashtra.gov.in\/adm_portal\/Users\/rteindex'>student.maharashtra.gov.in<\/a>, gather documents early, and check the School Education and Sports Department website for the confirmed schedule as January 2027 approaches. Applying on time and uploading accurate documents are the two steps most within a parent&#8217;s control.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Article Status: 2027 Notification Awaited. All 2027 dates on this page are Tentative \u2014 Not Officially Announced and are based on the 2026 cycle as the verified baseline. Confirm every date at the official portal before acting. 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