Under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 (Section 12(1)(c)), 25% of seats in private unaided schools in Andhra Pradesh are reserved free for children from disadvantaged backgrounds this includes Orphans, SC/ST, BC/Minorities, Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), and CWSN (Children with Special Needs). The AP RTE Admission 2025-26 process runs through the official portal: cse.ap.gov.in/RTE.
AP RTE Admission Important Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Notification Released | April 17, 2025 |
| School Registration | April 19–26, 2025 |
| Student Registration Opens | April 28, 2025 |
| Last Date for Student Registration | May 15, 2025 |
| Data Verification by Secretariats | May 16–20, 2025 |
| First Round Lottery Result | May 21–24, 2025 |
| School Admission Confirmation (Round 1) | By June 2, 2025 |
| Second Round Lottery Result | June 6, 2025 |
| School Admissions (Round 2) | By June 12, 2025 |
Who Is Eligible for AP RTE Admission?
Children aged 5–6 years (born by April 1, 2025, for CBSE/ICSE/IB; by June 1 for state board admissions).
Eligible categories include:
- SC, ST, BC (OBC), General (EWS) below ₹1.2L rural / ₹1.44L
- Orphans, disabled, HIV‑affected children
Documents Required
Essential documents for registration:
- Child’s Aadhaar
- Parent/Guardian’s Aadhaar
- Income certificate (EWS)
- Caste certificate (if applicable)
- Disability/HIV/orphan certificate (CWSN / Orphans)
- Birth certificate
- Residence proof
Step-by-Step Application Process
- Visit cse.ap.gov.in/RTE
- Click “New Student Registration”
- Use Aadhaar to pre-fill details
- Select up to 10 preferred private schools near your home
- Submit and save application ID and password
Parents can also seek help from school principals or MEO.
Lottery-Based Admission
- Selections are random and transparent
- Schools within 1 km radius are given priority.
- Unfilled seats from the first round go to the second round
The second round also through lottery ensures maximum seat utilization.
What Happens After Selection?
- Download allotment letter
- Visit the school with original documents before the deadline
- Schools must verify details and admit the child
Why Choose AP RTE Admission?
- 100% fee waiver including tuition, books, uniforms
- Ensures inclusive and equitable education
- Eliminates bias or ability testing lottery ensures fairness
- Backed by a transparent process & helpline support (1800‑425‑8599)