UP's Atal Residential Schools Offer Free Education to Laborers' & Orphaned Children

• Uttar Pradesh's Atal Residential Schools provide free, modern education to children of construction workers and COVID-19 orphans.
• Application deadline for Class 6 and 9 admissions extended to February 15, 2026; entrance exam on March 8, 2026.
• Eligibility includes children of UPBOCW registered laborers (3+ years membership) and COVID-19 orphans registered with Women and Child Welfare Department.
• Strict age criteria apply: Class 6 (born May 1, 2014 - July 31, 2016), Class 9 (born May 1, 2011 - July 31, 2013).
• Schools are CBSE affiliated, offering smart classes, modern labs, separate hostels, and free provisions including food, medical care, uniforms, and books.

Why It Matters: Atal Residential Schools in UP offer free, quality CBSE education to underprivileged children, extending application deadlines.