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

RTE Karnataka Admission 2026 Dates

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.

Also, check the other state RTE admissions -

• RTE Maharashtra School admission
• RTE Rajasthan admission 2026-27
• RTE Haryana admission 2026
• RTE UP admission 2026-27
• RTE Bihar admission 2026-27

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