Archive · 2 Jun 2025
Tamil Nadu: RTE Act Implementation Faces Scrutiny
The Right to Education (RTE) Act in Tamil Nadu, which ensures free schooling for kids, is facing some challenges.
Parents are worried about delays in admissions and unfair practices, such as some schools rejecting applications with minor reasons and charging fees.
The government and the courts are stepping in to sort things out, making sure schools follow the rules and that kids from all backgrounds get a fair chance at education.
Some schools are charging fees which has been reported by parents.
This is all to make sure all children get the education they deserve, regardless of their background.
The Right to Education (RTE) Act ensures free education for children aged 6-14.
Delay in opening the admission portal has caused problems for parents seeking RTE admissions.
Parents and activists have raised concerns about schools charging fees and discriminatory practices.
The Madras High Court is reviewing the matter, seeking details of funds due to Tamil Nadu.
School Education Department is trying to reduce application rejections and ensure inclusivity.
- Who
- Tamil Nadu government, Madras High Court, parents, schools, and activists
- What
- Delays and issues in the implementation of the Right to Education (RTE) Act
- When
- The admission portal was delayed for the 2025-26 academic year.
- Where
- Tamil Nadu
- Why
- To address issues of accessibility and equity in education, ensure proper fund allocation, and address the discrimination by some private schools.
Parents
Schools
RTE Admissions
Parents
Some private schools are rejecting applications for minor reasons, seeking ways to reject students.
Schools
School Education Department official states the rejection of RTE applications for technical reasons has been reduced.
School Fees
Parents
Parents face fees for extra curricular activities which destabilizes the student.
Schools
School administrations say that they are not paid by the government for the extracurricular activities and sports, so have to let them collect fees unless it does not affect the students.
- Act
- Right to Education (RTE)
- Purpose
- Guarantees free and compulsory education for children aged 6 to 14
- Location
- Tamil Nadu
- Issue
- Delay in opening admission portal for 2025-26 academic year
- Allegations
- Schools charging fees, technical rejections, and discrimination against RTE students
