This indicates the official schedule for the free seat selection process under the Right to Education (RTE) Free and Compulsory Education Scheme for the academic year 2026-27 from the Department of School Education and Literacy, Karnataka State and the official RTE portal.
📋 Key Details:
· Scheme: 25% free seat under RTE Act 2009
· Beneficiaries: Children aged at least 6 years (usually for LKG/UKG/1st class)
· Selection Method: Usually Randomized Lottery System
🗓️ Proposed Schedule (as per instructions):
- Application Start: 24 February 2026 (Wednesday)
- Application Closing Date: Usually after 2-3 weeks (to be notified)
- Lottery Draw and Result: Usually April/May 2026
- Admission Confirmation: May/June 2026
Reservation Categories (General):
· SC (Caste Certificate)
· ST (Trust Certificate)
· OBC (Backward Class Certificate)
· Protected/Disabled
· BPL (Below Poverty Line – BPL) Card)
· Children with Special Needs
Required Documents (Instructions):
· Child’s Birth Certificate
· Parents’ Aadhar Card
· Proof of Residence (Bill/Bhadha Agreement)
· Class/Income Certificate
· Passport Size Photo
· Ration Card (If BPL)
Application Submission Method:
· Official Website: https://schooleducation.kar.nic.in/ or https://rte.karnataka.gov.in/
· Seva Kendras / Information Centers
Warning:
· Application will be rejected if false information is provided.
· Do not pay any fees to any intermediary. The RTE process is completely free.
· Be careful while entering data and uploading documents.
📞 Help:
· Helpline: 080-22269977 / 080-22353703 (Karnataka Government)
· Email: rte-support@kar.nic.in
· District Education Officer (DDPI) Office
👉 For exact date, last date and details, check the official notification/notification document on the official RTE portal of Karnataka Government.