The education department in Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, has taken action against 25 private schools for failing to admit students under the Right to Education (RTE) Act. Despite a three-phase admission process, only 2,200 out of 4,330 students have been admitted, indicating a compliance rate of just over 50%. The department has received numerous complaints from parents about schools delaying or refusing admissions. Basic education officer Rahul Panwar emphasized that schools must adhere to the prescribed quota for admissions under the RTE Act, warning that non-compliance could lead to severe penalties, including cancellation of school recognition. Schools have been asked to present their admission records before the district magistrate by May 7. Additionally, the administration has set a deadline of May 20 for all pending admissions to be completed before schools close for summer vacation.