01/04/2026
HOW TO APPLY RTE FOR LKG and 1STD.
Tamil Nadu RTE Admission 2026-27 allows for 25% reservation in entry-level classes (LKG or Class I) in private schools for economically weaker sections. Applications open from April 20 to May 18, 2026, via the rte.tnschools.gov.in portal. Eligibility requires children to be aged 3–5 for LKG and 5–7 for Class I as of July 31, 2026.
Key Details for TN RTE Admission 2026-27:
Application Period: April 20, 2026 – May 18, 2026.
Seat Publication: Schools display available 25% seats on April 7, 2026.
Application Method: Online through rte.tnschools.gov.in.
Eligibility: Economically disadvantaged groups, disadvantaged groups (disadvantaged children, orphans, HIV-affected, transgender, etc.).
Age Criteria (as of 31 July 2026):
LKG: Born between 01/08/2021 and 31/07/2022.
Class I: Born between 01/08/2019 and 31/07/2020.
Selection Process: If applicants exceed available seats, a random lottery system will be used, held on May 22, 2026.
Required Documents: Valid birth certificate, photograph of the child, parent’s Aadhaar/ID, and income certificate for disadvantaged groups.