The Madhya Pradesh government is conducting its annual Madhya Pradesh RTE (Right to Education) admission for the academic session 2025–26 under Section 12(1)(c), reserving 25% of entry-level seats in private schools for EWS and disadvantaged children.
Madhya Pradesh RTE Admission Dates
| Event | Date (2025) |
|---|---|
| Online Registration & District Verification | May 5–21 |
| District-Level Verification Final Date | May 23 |
| Online Lottery Allotment | May 29 |
| School Reporting Period | June 2–10 |
| Phase 2 School-Preference Update | June 16–20 |
2025 Admission Snapshot
- Total Eligible Children: 1,66,751
- Applications Filed: ~1.8 lakh (applying for ~94k seats — nearly 191%)
- Seats Filled in Round 1: ~83,483
- Confirmed Admissions (by June 10): ~73,509 (88%)
MP RTE Lottery Allotment & Admission
- The lottery draw was held on May 29; parents can check allotment via rteportal.mp.gov.in
- Allocation covers Nursery, KG-1, and Class 1 seats
- Schools must confirm attendance by June 10, using the RTE mobile app for OTP-verified reporting
- Round 2 selections will depend on available seats, with choice updating open June 16–20
Who Can Apply? Eligibility & Document Needs
- Child Age: As per prescribed limits (e.g., Class 1: 6–7.6 years by Sept 30, 2025)
- Family Income: Below ₹1 lakh p.a. (EWS/SC/ST/OBC/PWD categories)
- Documents Required:
- Child’s Birth Certificate & Aadhaar
- Parent’s Income, Caste, or Disability Certificate
- Residence Proof
Steps for Parents: From Registration to Admission
- Register online (May 5–21) → Pay ₹25 application fees
- Get docs verified at local center (by May 23)
- Check allotment status (May 29) and download allotment letter
- Report to school June 2–10 with original documents
- Phase 2: Update school preferences (June 16–20) and await next allotment
Already Registered in Phase 1?
- You can update school priorities for Phase 2 even if already allotted or missed out earlier
- No fresh application or document re-verification is needed; just log in and modify choices
Why MP’s RTE Admission Matters in 2025
- High demand: Nearly 110–190% application-to-seat ratio indicates huge demand
- Strong uptake: 88% admission rate in Round 1 shows good follow-through
- Transparency & tech-driven: OTP-based reporting ensures fair process