Archive · 21 Nov 2025
Surat Schools Fined for Alleged Discrimination Against RTE Students
Some schools in Surat were punished for treating students differently based on how they got into the school.
Parents said their kids were put in separate groups and made to buy things only from the school.
The schools said they were just trying to help the kids catch up.
The schools were told to stop doing this and were fined.
Seven schools in Surat fined for allegedly discriminating against Right to Education (RTE) students
Parents complained of separate WhatsApp groups, forced purchases, and separate classrooms
Schools claimed separate classes and WhatsApp groups were for completing curriculum and late admissions
Each school fined Rs. 10,000 by District Education Officer (DEO)
DEO warned schools against repeating such actions
- Who
- Seven schools in Surat and parents of RTE students
- What
- Alleged discrimination against RTE students
- When
- Complaints received in recent days, fines issued on Thursday
- Where
- Surat city
- Why
- Schools claimed to help RTE students catch up, parents felt it was unfair treatment
Parents' Perspective
Schools' Perspective
Separate WhatsApp Groups
Parents' Perspective
Parents felt it was unfair to have separate groups for RTE students
Schools' Perspective
Schools claimed it was for late admissions and to help RTE students catch up
Forced Purchases
Parents' Perspective
Parents said they were forced to buy expensive stationery and uniforms from the school
Schools' Perspective
No explicit statement from schools on this issue
Separate Classrooms
Parents' Perspective
Parents alleged RTE students were allowed to sit in separate classrooms
Schools' Perspective
Schools claimed it was to help RTE students complete the curriculum
- Schools Involved
- LP Savani Academy, Rayan International School, Gyan Ganga Vidhyalay, Madhavbaag Vidhyabhavan, Ashadeep Vidhyalay, Broadway International School, K7 International School
- Fine Amount
- Rs. 10,000 per school
