The deadline for Gujarat Right to Education (RTE) Act admissions for the 2026-27 academic year has passed, with over 2.49 lakh applications received. The Primary Education Department of the Gujarat Government confirmed the figures after extending the submission period.
RTE Admissions Deadline Extended
Initially, the application window was set from April 4 to April 17, 2026. This period was extended by six days to April 23, 2026. The extension aimed to accommodate parents facing difficulties submitting documents and officials involved in election duties.
Application Numbers and Seat Availability
A total of 2,49,946 applications were submitted across the state. These applications target seats in 9,709 private schools participating in the RTE program.
This year, 84,228 seats are available under the 25% RTE quota. Seat distribution by medium of instruction is as follows:
| Medium | Number of Seats |
| Gujarati | 41,411 |
| English | 40,262 |
| Hindi | 2,235 |
| Other Languages | 320 |
Ahmedabad City Statistics
Ahmedabad city alone offers 14,200 RTE seats . Parents submitted 37,700 applications for these spots. This indicates a high demand within the city.
Comparison with Previous Year
Despite a reduction in available seats compared to last year, the number of applications has increased. In the previous academic year, over 93,000 seats were available, and approximately 2.39 lakh forms were submitted.
This year's figures show an increase of 11,000 more forms submitted for fewer seats. This trend highlights sustained interest in the RTE admission process.
