Recent reports have highlighted a troubling trend where schools in India are refusing to admit children without Aadhaar cards or Family Identity Proofs (Parivar Pehchan Patra). This practice raises critical legal issues, particularly in light of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, which guarantees education as a fundamental right for children aged 6 to 14. Section 15 of the RTE Act states that children must be admitted to schools even if they apply after the extended deadline, and it explicitly prohibits denying admission based on the absence of identity documents. Legal experts argue that requiring Aadhaar for school admission contradicts the RTE Act's goals, especially as obtaining these documents can be particularly challenging in rural areas. The Supreme Court of India has also made its position clear: Aadhaar is not mandatory for school admissions, affirming that administrative requirements cannot infringe upon a child's right to education. The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) has issued guidelines reinforcing that schools should not deny admission based on the lack of Aadhaar. Parents facing such obstacles are encouraged to cite the Supreme Court's rulings and RTE guidelines, as these documents, while helpful for accessing government benefits, cannot legally bar children from entering schools.