Tamil Nadu RTE Admission Online Application 2026-27
Tamil Nadu RTE admission online application for the 2026-27 academic year begins on April 20, 2026, with a deadline of May 18, 2026. Applications for 25% free seats (LKG/Class 1) in private, non-minority schools can be submitted at the RTE Portal. Eligibility requires a family income under ₹2 lakh annually.
How To Apply For Tamil Nadu RTE Admission Online?
Step 1 :
Login to below link to apply students in online https://rteadmission.tnschools.gov.in
Step 2 :
Click “Start Application” to apply for the candidate and fill in the required details as requested in the form, also upload necessary documents.
Step 3: Personal Details
• Please fill the details as mentioned in the form and click save button. Please find the reference for the attached documents.
• SMS will be generated for registered applications.
Step 3 : Parent Details
• Please fill the parent details as mentioned in the form and click save button.
Step 3: Address Details
• Please update the residential address or mark the nearest landmark to locate your address on the map and then click submit and then save button.
Step 4 :
After clicking the save button, a pop-up message will generate to confirm your address, and you can change the address if required for confirmation.
Step 5 :
After address has updated , required documents should be uploaded and then click save button.
Step 6: Select Schools
• After documents uploaded, school selection list will be available. We can select schools based on the selection and click save button.
Step 7 :
Upon the school selection , respective details are filled will be generated and click final submit button.
Step 8 :
After final submit button, Confirmation pop up message will generate for the submitting the applications and click submit button.
Documents Required For Tamil Nadu RTE Admission Online
1. Photograph of Applicant(150 px X 175 px)
2. Birth Certificate
3. AADHAR / Ration Card of Parent or Guardian
4. Income Certificate for Weaker Section Candidates
5. Community Certificate for Disadvantage Group Candidates
6. Disadvantaged Group Special Category Certificate
Important Dates of Tamil Nadu RTE Admission Online
• Application Start Date :20 th April 2026, 11 AM
• Application End Date :18 th May 2026
