How to submit application for RTE online schools admissions Mumbai 2016-2017

In accordance with the Right to Education (RTE) Act and Maharashtra Government notifications, all unaided non-minority schools have to admit students from economically weaker sections under a 25% quota at their entry level. Free education till Class 8 has to be provided by the schools to these students. The schools are subsequently reimbursed by the government.

For RTE admissions for 2017, refer: How to submit application for RTE online schools admissions Mumbai 2017-2018

Who can apply for schools admissions under RTE quota

Children from Disadvantaged Groups

• Scheduled castes


• Scheduled tribes


• Those suffering from 40% or more disability

Children from Economically Weaker Sections

• Vimukta Jati Nomadic Tribes (VJNT)


• Other Backward Classes (OBC)


• Special Backward Class (SBC)


• Those from families whose annual income is less than Rs. 1 lakh

What are the documents required for RTE quota admissions

1. Birth certificate


2. Proof of residence: This could be (i) UID Aadhar Card; (ii) Passport; (iii) Election Photo Identity Card; (iv) Electricity bill; (v)Telephone bill; (vi) Water bill; (vii) A house tax receipt; (viii) A driving license issued by the competent authority in the name of the parents/guardians.


3. The caste certificate issued by concerned Sub Divisional Officer (Revenue) or Deputy Collector, in the name of child or parent.


4. For disabled children (CWSN), a disability certificate issued by Civil Surgeon/Superintendent of Government notified hospitals having disability of more than 40%.


5. Recent passport size colour photograph of the child.

1. Birth certificate.


2. Proof of residence (refer above for which type).


3. Income certificate issued by the Revenue officer not below the rank of Tahsildar.


4. Recent passport size colour photograph of the child.

How to apply

1. Go to: https://rte25admission.maharashtra.gov.in/adm_portal/users/login


2. Create your application ID by clicking on the link "New Registration".


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3. Now enter your application number to have it registered on the system. The application number & password will be communicated to you on your registered mobile contact number.


4. Fill in details of your child as well as the details of the parent(s).


5. Locate and list the school to which you wish to get admission, the school being within 1km up to maximum 3km distance from your place of residence.


6. Select the required standard (Class).


7. Upload all the required documents (check list of documents in this article above).


8. Confirm the application made by you.


9. Now you must take the printed application along with the required documents to the Help Desk provided.

Final Admission process

1. The admission is based on a lottery system for school which have less vacancy. Those having more vacancies and fewer applications will allot the seats to all applicants. They cannot charge any fee, not for any application form nor for admissions.


2. Those schools using the lottery system will have the lottery drawn & generated by the district administration i.e. Education officer, Primary for the district.


3. A selection list will be published online on the existing system, this list bein accessible under application login for the child's parents.


4. Take a print out of the Admit card and approach the school, which will give admission to the child after completing any further necessary requirements.

2016-2017 Schedule of RTE online application for schools admissions in Maharashtra

• Unaided minority schools have to register from 27th February to 5th March 2016.


• Students from economically weaker sections can apply from 8th March to 23rd March 2016.


• First lottery round will be from 28th March to 31st March 2016.

• Registration of schools should be done from 29th February to 9th March 2016.


• Parents can fill up the online admissions from 11th March to 28th March 2016.


• First lottery round will be from 1st April to 5th April 2016

List of Help Centres in Mumbai

1. Dashmesh Public School, Mulund Colony, Mulund (W), Mumbai-400081. Contact: Mrs. Manjeet Kaur Virdi - 9819404974.


2. Holy Angels Marthoma, Opp. Fortis Hospital, Mulund-Goregaon Link Road, Mulund(w),mumbai-40080. Contact: Mr. Abraham Mini - 9323506547.


3. National Primary School, Tagore Nagar, Group No.1, Vikhroli (E), Mumbai-83. Contact: Mrs Kaviskar Nutan - 9969524370.


4. K.L. Mehra English School, Station Road, Bhandup (W). Contact: Mrs. Yasmin Shaikh - 9773405439 .


5. Jafari English High School, Plot No-29, Gajanan Colony, Shivaji Nagar, Govandi, Mumbai-43. Contact: Mrs Saba Parveen Rizvi - 9022440114>


6. Marathoma School., Ashok Nagar, Govandi, Contact: Mrs Devaki - 9892843760.


7. Lokmanya Tilak High School, Shanta Jog Tilak Nagar , Chembur-89. Contact: Mrs Kumud Gadley - 9930496920.


8. Joymax English High School, Ghatkopar East. Contact: Mr Ashok Gupta - 9892837705.


9. Navbalodyan Sane Guruji English School, Pathari Marg, Dadar, Mumbai-14. Contact: Mrs Seema - 9967714711.


10. Matunga Premier English School, opp. Central Railway station. Contact: Mr Amit - 9773172571.


11. S V S English School, Shivram Amrutvar Marg, Worli Mumbai-400013. Contact: Mrs Amina - 8692816786.


12. Cowasjee Jahangir High School, Tardeo, Mumbai Cenral, Sir Ratan Tata Road, Mumbai-34. Contact: Kashmira Akadia - 9819200740.


13. New Habib High School , Shaikh Hasan Marg, Kesar Baug, Mumbai 9. Contact: Mrs Jahanara Md Haider - 8879439728.


14. Suffah High School, Plot No.7,3 Santsawta Marg, near Balaji Hospital Byculla (E)), Mumbai-27. Contact: Kausar Fruitwala - 9870777204.


15. Stanislaus High School Hil Road, Bandra (w), Mumbai 50. Contact: Mr Prashant - 9270278189.


16. Parle Tilak Vidyalay English, Bldg. No.03, Ramabai Chemburkar Road, Vile Parle (E), Mumbai-57. Contact: Mrs Swapna Trilokya - 9920759550.


17. Marol Urdu Primary School, Marol Maroshi Road, Marol Andheri ( E ) Mumbai -400 059. Contact: Mr Izhar Shaikh - 9773568786.


18. A. H. Wadia School, Munshi Nagar, J.P. Road, Andheri West, Mum-58. Contact: Mery Reynolds - 9819813870.


19. Versova Welfare School, Aaram Nagar, 1, Seven Bungalows, Andheri (w), Mumbai - 61. Contact: Homai Irani - 9819808460.


20. Vidhyanidhi School, Vidyanidhi Marg, JVPD Scheme, Andheri West, Mumbai -49. Contact: Mrs Pooja Prate - 9920596728.


21. Cosmoplitian School, D.N. Nagar, Andheri West Mumbai -53. Contact: Mrs Rukhsana - 9930601763.


22. K.K. Rajpopat Cosmopolitan, JVPD Scheme Andheri West, Mumbai - 49. Contact: Mrs Indrakshi Das - 9819543442.


23. Nandchhay Vidya Niketan, Shiv Smruti, Pereirawadi. Contact: Mr Bharaskar - 9324753104.


24. Bullbul English School, Goregaon (W), near Vivek Vidyalaya. Contact: Mrs Manju Chaudhri - 9969021671.


25. Jawahar Vidyalaya, Jawahar Nagar, Goregaon West. Contact: Mrs Priyanka Mishra - 9892377770.


26. Play Mate Pre-school, Yashodham, Goregaon (E). Contact: Mrs Nalini - 9819282983.


27. IES School, Charkop, Sector 2, Kandivali West. Contact: John Devanand - 9821089877.


28. Oxford Public School, Sector 5, Charkop, Kandivali West. Contact: Mr Sunil More - 9967899152.


29. Dahisar Vidya Mandir, Anand Nagar, Dahisar East. Contact: Mrs Churi - 9757091505.


30. Gala Pioneer School, Akurli Road, Kandivali East. Contact: Mrs Kala - 9967682024.