Bihar RTE 25 Admission Gyandeep 2026-27:

✔ What is Bihar RTE Admission?

Under the Right to Education Act, children from weaker and disadvantaged groups can get free education in private schools under the 25% reserved quota. The Bihar Government manages the process online to ensure transparency and equal opportunity.

Eligibility Criteria for RTE Bihar 2026-27

A. Disadvantaged Group (अलाभकारी समूह)

• SC, ST, OBC, Most Backward Class
• Transgender children
• Minority community children
• Annual family income must be ≤ ₹1,00,000

B. Weaker Section (कमजोर वर्ग)

• Any caste or community
• Annual family income must be ≤ ₹2,00,000

C. Orphan Children (अनाथ बच्चे)

Children without parents are automatically eligible.

D. Age Limit

• Child should be 6+ years old on 1 April 2026.
• Birth date between 02 April 2018 – 01 April 2020 for entry-level classes.

Required Documents

According to Page 2 of the PDF, the following documents are required:

• Birth Certificate or Hospital/Anganwadi Record
• Caste Certificate (if applicable)
• Income Certificate (not required for orphans)
• Domicile Certificate / Aadhaar / Voter ID / Driving License / Electricity Bill
• Undertaking for pending documents
• Passport size photo (50 KB)
• Parent/guardian mobile number
• Special category proofs (CWSN etc.)

RTE Bihar Online Application Process

• Parents must register on the Gyanadeep Portal.
• Aadhaar verification is mandatory.
• After registration, a User ID will be sent via SMS.
• Parents must log in and fill the admission form with required documents.

School Selection Procedure

• Applicants can choose from all schools listed in their block.
• Parents must select five nearby schools.
• Priority 1: Children living within 1 km
• Priority 2: Children living 1–3 km away
• Priority 3: Children beyond 3 km (if seats remain)

Verification by Block Education Office

• Officials verify all uploaded documents.
• Any incorrect or mismatched document can lead to rejection.
• After successful verification, the application qualifies for lottery (randomization).

Online Seat Allotment (Randomization)

• Lottery-based transparent seat allotment.
• 5% seats reserved for CWSN students.
• Children closer to the school get preference.
• Allotment list is shared with district office and schools.

Admission in Schools

• Selected students must complete admission within the given deadline.
• Schools cannot deny admission once allotted.
• No discrimination is allowed under RTE norms.
• Schools must update details if any allotted seat becomes vacant.

District Education Office Responsibilities

• Update school intake capacity on the portal.
• Promote awareness among parents.
• Verify applications and supervise randomization.
• Ensure timely communication between schools and applicants.

School Responsibilities

• Upload intake capacity and correct errors if any.
• Admit allotted students promptly.
• Maintain transparency during verification.
• Ensure non-discrimination towards RTE students.