The online registration for admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in Gujarat for the 2026-27 academic year will commence on Saturday and will be open until April 17. This year, over 84,000 seats are available in private schools, reflecting a reduction from the 94,000 seats offered last year. The RTE Act mandates that 25% of seats in private schools be reserved for children from economically weaker and disadvantaged backgrounds, based on total admissions from the previous year. This year's process introduces significant changes, allowing parents to select not only the school but also their preferred shift, morning or afternoon, enhancing flexibility in the application process. Additionally, the priority criteria for admissions have been revised; now, children from reserved categories will receive priority over those from anganwadi centres, marking a notable shift in the admissions policy.