The Maharashtra School Education Department released the Right to Education (RTE) Admission Lottery Result 2026 today, April 6, 2026 . The results determine admissions for 25 percent of seats in private schools statewide.
Selected students can now proceed with the admission process. The official portal, student.maharashtra.gov.in, will host the merit list.
High Competition for RTE Seats
This year saw significant demand for RTE seats. A total of 2,89,498 applications were submitted for 1,14,826 available seats . These seats are spread across 8,701 schools.
The number of applications is nearly double the number of available seats. This indicates intense competition for these reserved spots.
District Application Data
Pune district received the highest number of applications. Details for top districts are:
| District | Number of Applications |
| Pune | 54,684 |
| Nagpur | 25,397 |
| Thane | 25,021 |
| Nashik | 17,542 |
Admission Process Timeline
The RTE admission process began on January 9, 2026. The original deadline for applications was March 31, 2026.
The High Court previously annulled a rule requiring students to choose schools within a 1-kilometer radius of their homes. This change allowed more applications to be considered.
Live Draw and Next Steps
Education Director Sharad Gosavi confirmed a live broadcast of the lottery draw. A YouTube link was available for public viewing. The draw determined which students secured a seat.
Following the draw, school-wise lists of selected students will be published. Parents and guardians should monitor the official RTE portal for updates.
These updates will detail the next steps required to complete the admission procedure for their children.
