Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Allahabad HC Denies RTE Exemption to CBSE, CISCE Schools
The Allahabad High Court is examining school admission rules in Uttar Pradesh.
It said schools linked to CBSE or CISCE must follow the state’s obligations for elementary education.
These schools cannot avoid those duties simply because they follow a different education board.
The court’s statement applies to schools operating within Uttar Pradesh.
It has also asked for admission information covering five years.
This information may help the court examine how admissions have been handled.
The issue is connected to RTE requirements.
The report does not say what further order the court will make.
The Allahabad High Court said CBSE- and CISCE-affiliated schools in Uttar Pradesh are subject to state education obligations.
The ruling applies to schools providing elementary education within the state.
The court said affiliation with a board other than the State Board does not create an exemption.
The High Court has sought five years of admission data from the schools.
The case concerns the application of RTE-related obligations to non-State Board schools.
- Who
- The Allahabad High Court and schools affiliated with the Central Board of Secondary Education or the Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations.
- What
- The court said CBSE- and CISCE-affiliated schools providing elementary education in Uttar Pradesh are not exempt from state-imposed obligations and sought five years of admission data.
- Where
- Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The court said affiliation with a board other than the State Board does not exempt a school from the state’s obligations.
- Court
- Allahabad High Court
- State
- Uttar Pradesh
- Affected schools
- Schools affiliated with CBSE or CISCE that provide elementary education
- Key finding
- Non-State Board affiliation does not provide an exemption from state obligations
- Requested records
- Five years of admission data
- Issue
- Application of RTE-related obligations