Sitamarhi: RTE Admissions Open for Free Private School Seats! Apply by Jan 31

• Under the RTE Act, 25% of seats in recognized private schools are reserved for economically weaker and disadvantaged children for the 2026-27 session.
• Online registration for eligible children is open from January 2 to January 31 on the Gyan Deep portal.
• Eligibility includes families with an annual income up to ₹1 lakh (disadvantaged group) or less than ₹2 lakh (weaker section).
• Children born between April 2, 2018, and April 1, 2020, or over 6 years by April 1, 2026, are eligible.
• Schools are instructed not to deny admission to allocated children; the entire process will be monitored via the Gyan Deep portal.

Why It Matters: RTE offers free private school education for eligible children in Sitamarhi; apply by Jan 31.