Over 10,000 Students Secured RTE Seats in Odisha's Second Admission Round
10k students get RTE seats in 2nd round of admission
The Times Of India
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In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, a total of 10,120 students were allocated seats in private schools during the second round of admissions under the Right to Education Act. This initiative aims to provide free education to economically weaker and disadvantaged groups for the 2026-27 academic session.
- 0110,120 students received school seats through the second round of admissions.
- 02The admissions are part of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009.
- 03The online lottery process was conducted by the Directorate of Elementary Education.
- 04A total of 20,377 students applied, with 15,624 verified as eligible.
- 05The admission process for selected students starts on April 30 and ends on May 18.
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In Bhubaneswar, Odisha, the Directorate of Elementary Education conducted the second round of centralized online lottery admissions, successfully allocating 10,120 seats in private schools. This initiative, part of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act of 2009, aims to ensure that children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups receive free education at the entry level in private institutions. The online registration process began on April 4 and concluded on April 24, attracting 20,377 applications. Out of these, 15,624 applications were verified for eligibility. The admission process for the selected students is set to commence on April 30 and will continue until May 18, with senior officials, including the Director of Elementary Education Balamukunda Bhuyan, overseeing the lottery.
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This initiative significantly increases access to education for underprivileged children in Odisha, enabling them to attend private schools without financial burden.
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