RTE Admissions Tightened: PAN Card Mandatory, Strict Action Against Fake Income Claims

• Education Department in Bikaner tightens rules for free admissions under RTE in private schools.
• For the first time, parents must provide PAN card number; fake income certificates will lead to action.
• Irregularities found during verification may result in admission cancellation, double fee recovery, and FIR.
• Online applications for RTE admissions are open from Feb 20 to March 4, with lottery on March 6.
• Schools can investigate suspicious financial claims; Education Department will request ITR and take legal action for fraud.