There is no application fee for applying under the RTE 25% quota.

The quota applies to 25% of seats in private unaided schools across Karnataka. The exact number of available seats is not mentioned in the source content.

Required Criteria:

• Residence: Child must be a resident of Karnataka.
• Category: Applicants must belong to Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), SC, ST, OBC, disabled children, or be orphans.
• Income Limit (EWS): As per Karnataka government norms for EWS category.
• Documents Required: Child’s birth certificate, Aadhaar card of child and parent/guardian, Income certificate (for EWS), Caste/category certificate (if applicable), Address proof/residence certificate, Passport-size photograph of child, Disability certificate (if applicable).

The selection of candidates for admission under the RTE 25% quota will be done through a fair computerized online lottery system. The process includes:

• Publication of the final list of eligible candidates for the lottery.
• Online lottery (round 1 and round 2) to allot seats based on eligibility and preferences.
• Verification of documents and completion of admissions by selected candidates within the specified enrollment periods.

Not Applicable (This notice is for school admissions, not job recruitment).

Follow these steps to complete the online application for RTE Karnataka Admission:

1. Visit the official website schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in and navigate to the RTE Admissions section.
2. Participate in the trial period from April 18 to 19, 2026, to understand the application process before submitting the real application.
3. From April 21, 2026, click on “New Registration” to begin the application process.
4. Enter the child’s details, parent’s mobile number, and verify the number using OTP. Create a password and note down the Application ID.
5. Log in with the generated Application ID and password to fill the online form carefully.
6. Select the desired class (LKG or Class 1) and choose eligible neighborhood schools from the list published on April 17, 2026.
7. Upload scanned copies of all required documents in the specified format.
8. Review all information before submitting the application on or before May 17, 2026.
9. Download and print the submitted application form for future reference and verification.