Uttar Pradesh government on Tuesday (December 23, 2025) said that a record rise in admissions to private schools under Right to Education (RTE) Act has taken place in the State with over 1.40 lakh children admitted so far.
“Uttar Pradesh has witnessed a significant and record increase in admissions of children from economically weaker and disadvantaged sections to private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act, reflecting the positive impact of policies implemented by the Yogi Adityanath government. In the academic session 2025–26, over 1.40 lakh children have been admitted so far under the RTE Act. Over the last five years, the total number of students securing admission to private schools under the scheme has more than doubled,” reads an official statement.
In a written reply to a question in the Legislative Assembly, Basic Education Minister Sandeep Singh said that under the RTE Act, 25% of seats in unaided, recognised private schools are reserved for children from economically weaker and disadvantaged sections. “Due to effective implementation, a transparent selection process, and a robust digital system, the reach of the scheme has consistently expanded across the state,” said the Minister.
