UP RTE Admissions: Aadhaar No Longer Mandatory for Enrollment, Easing Access for Poor

• Uttar Pradesh government removes mandatory Aadhaar for children and parents in RTE admissions to private schools.
• Decision aims to simplify the admission process for poor, deprived, and vulnerable families under the Right to Education Act.
• Aadhaar will still be required for financial assistance and reimbursement to schools, needing at least one parent's Aadhaar-linked bank account.
• Private schools must reserve 25% of entry-level seats under RTE; clear age criteria set for Nursery, LKG, and Class 1.
• Admission process includes BEO/BSA document verification, online lottery in two phases, and DM approval for final selection.

Why It Matters: UP government simplifies RTE admissions by removing mandatory Aadhaar, ensuring wider access to education for underprivileged children.