UP RTE Admission 2026: Second Phase Applications Open for Free Private School Seats

• The second phase of applications for free admission to private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in Uttar Pradesh has commenced for the academic session 2026-27.
• Parents can apply online for pre-primary and Class 1 admissions until March 7, with seat allotment via lottery on March 9.
• This phase targets parents who missed the first phase or whose children were not allotted seats, aiming to ensure no eligible child is deprived of education due to financial constraints.
• In the first phase, over 2.61 lakh applications were received, with approximately 1.09 lakh seats allotted across the state.
• Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, and Kanpur Nagar saw the highest number of applications, indicating strong parental interest; officials are boosting publicity and daily verification.