Gujarat RTE Admission 2026
The online RTE form deadline in Gujarat was extended by six days to April 23, 2026 , and the state received 2,49,946 applications for the 2026-27 academic year. Gujarat RTE Admission 2026 recorded high demand despite fewer seats compared with last year.
Gujarat RTE Admission 2026: Deadlines & Dates
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Original application window start | April 4, 2026 |
| Original application window end | April 17, 2026 |
| Extended application deadline | April 23, 2026 |
| Academic year | 2026-27 |
Officials from the Primary Education Department extended the deadline after noting many officials were on election duty and parents had trouble submitting documents. The extension was for six days only.
Gujarat RTE Admission 2026: Key Numbers
- Total applications: 2,49,946 statewide.
- Private schools participating: 9,709 .
- Estimated RTE seats: 84,228 for 2026-27.
| Medium | Seats |
|---|---|
| Gujarati | 41,411 |
| English | 40,262 |
| Hindi | 2,235 |
| Other languages | 320 |
In Ahmedabad city there are 14,200 RTE seats and 37,700 applications have been submitted for those seats.
Compared with last year, the number of seats has fallen from over 93,000 , while applications rose from about 2.39 lakh to 2,49,946 — roughly 11,000 more applications this year despite fewer seats.
Why the deadline was extended
The Primary Education Department said the extension responded to two issues: officials engaged in election work and parents struggling to collate and upload necessary documents. No further extensions were announced.
Eligibility and application notes
- Admissions are under the 25% RTE quota for disadvantaged children in private schools.
- Parents must upload required documents while applying; applications without documents may be rejected.
- Applicants must meet RTE age and eligibility rules as set by the education department (detailed rules not provided here).