For the academic year 2025–2026, the Noida Education Department is introducing early admissions for students from economically disadvantaged sections (EWS) who meet the requirements of the Right to Education Act (RTE) for the first time.
Children from low-income households may now fulfill their ambition of attending elite private schools in the Gautam Buddha Nagar neighborhood. The cost of tuition at these institutions might be prohibitive for average households, ranging from Rs 10,000 to Rs 15,000. The RTE Act does, however, offer free admittance, as it has in the past; the application process is scheduled to start in December.
The District Basic Education Department has selected 1,036 schools, where 25% of seats will be reserved under the RTE scheme. In the previous academic session, there were 16,516 seats available in private schools, and this year the number has risen to approximately 17,000. The admission process will be conducted in four phases.
The first phase will start on December 1 and conclude on December 19, with the lottery results announced on December 24. The second phase will run from January 1 to January 19, with the lottery on January 24. Similarly, the third phase will be held from February 1 to February 19, with the lottery on February 24. The fourth and final phase will begin on March 1, and end on March 19, with the lottery results declared on March 24. Children selected through the application process will gain admission to schools via the lottery system. This scheme offers significant advantages for children from poor and economically disadvantaged backgrounds.
Mukesh Singh, a senior professional in the Gender and Equity Cell of the UP Basic Education Department, noted that with all schools mapped and registered on the RTE portal, more underprivileged students will have the chance to study in elite private schools. Under the RTE scheme, children will receive quality education, helping them grow both professionally and personally, and securing a brighter future for them.
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Source: News18
