RTE Karnataka Admission 2026-27 Apply Online - Dates, Eligibility, Lottery Result

RTE Karnataka Admission 2026-27 Apply Online - Dates, Eligibility, Lottery Result

Mangane PriyankaUpdated on 07 Mar 2026, 01:07 PM IST

The Department of School Education, Government of Karnataka, has started the RTE Karnataka admission registration 2026-27. Students/parents can apply for the RTE Karnataka admission 2026 from March 16 to April 15, 2026. They can visit the official website at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in to apply for the RTE admission in Karnataka state. The RTE Karnataka admission final list will be released on April 21, 2026. Students of pre-primary/LKG, or Class 1, are eligible for admission.

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  1. RTE Karnataka Admission 2026 Dates
  2. Eligibility Criteria for RTE Karnataka 2026 Admission
  3. How to Apply for the RTE Karnataka Admission 2026 Online?
RTE Karnataka Admission 2026-27 Apply Online - Dates, Eligibility, Lottery Result
RTE Karnataka Admission 2026-27 Apply Online - Dates, Eligibility, Lottery Result

The department will conduct the RTE Karnataka 2026 admission in two rounds. The first round of seat allocation through online lottery will be done on April 27, 2026, while the enrollment will be conducted from April 29 to May 15, 2026. Similarly, the second round seat allocation will take place on May 19, 2026, while the enrollment process will be held from May 20 to 30, 2026. Read the article to learn more about the RTE Karnataka admission 2026, how to apply online, important dates, documents required for admission, etc.

RTE Karnataka Admission 2026 Dates

ParticularsDates

Number of seats available in unaided schools for LKG and 1st Class at the rate of 25% per school

March 10, 2026

Trial period for applying for the RTE Karnataka admission

March 11 to 12, 2026

Last date for parents to apply online for RTE admission, including aided schools

March 16 to April 15, 2026

Verification and authenticity of application data submitted through EID

March 17 to April 16, 2026

Review of special categories and irregular applications

March 17 to April 16, 2026

Publication of the final list of eligible candidates for the lottery process

April 21, 2026

Seat allocation through online lottery (first round)

April 27, 2026

Enrollment period in schools (first round)

April 29 to May 15, 2026

List of enrolled students in schools of the 1st round

April 29 to May 15, 2026

Seat allocation through online lottery (second round)

May 19, 2026

Enrollment period in schools (second round)

May 20 to 30, 2026

List of enrolled students in the schools of the 2nd round

May 20 to 30, 2026

Eligibility Criteria for RTE Karnataka 2026 Admission

  • Students from categories like Economically Weaker Sections (EWS), SC, ST, OBC, children with disabilities and orphans are eligible for the RTE admission.

  • A child must be 3 years 5 months to be eligible for the LKG class.

  • For admission into Class 1, a student must be 5 years old.

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How to Apply for the RTE Karnataka Admission 2026 Online?

Students eligible for the RTE Karnataka admission process 2026-27 can follow the steps below to learn more about how to apply online.

  • Step 1: Visit the official website at schooleducation.karnataka.gov.in.

  • Step 2: Click on the “New Registration” link on the homepage.

  • Step 3: Enter the student's name, date of birth, parent’s mobile number, and other important information.

  • Step 4: Complete the verification process with the OTP.

  • Step 5: Create a password and receive the unique application ID.

  • Step 6: Log in with the credentials.

  • Step 7: Fill in the RTE Karnataka application form carefully by entering the details in the required fields.

  • Step 8: Select a class and choose up to three preferred schools from the given list.

  • Step 9: Scan and upload the required documents.

  • Step 10: Click on the “Submit” button.

  • Step 11: Download the form and take a printout of it for future reference.

Documents Required for the RTE Karnataka Admission 2026

Candidates and their parents must keep the following documents ready while filling out the online RTE Karnataka admission form 2026.

  • Student's birth certificate

  • Aadhaar card (student/parent)

  • Income certificate (for EWS)

  • Category certificate

  • Residence proof

  • Passport-size photograph

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: When will the RTE Karnataka admission 2026 process start?
A:

Students and their parents can apply for the RTE Karnataka admission from March 16 to April 15, 2026.

Q: What are the documents required for the RTE Karnataka 2026 admission?
A:

The important documents include a birth certificate, an income certificate, aadhaar card, a category certificate, address proof, and a passport-size photo.

Q: In how many rounds will the RTE Karnataka admission process take place?
A:

The Department of School Education, Karnataka, will conduct the RTE admission process in two rounds.

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