As per the Right to Education Act, 2009, a school -
Section 12.(1) (b) Specified in sub-clause (ii) of clause (n) of section 2 shall provide free and compulsory elementary education to such proportion of children admitted therein as its annual recurring aid or grants so received bears to its annual recurring expenses, subject to a minimum of twenty-five per cent;
Section 12.(1) (c) Specified in sub-clauses (iii) and (iv) of clause (n) of section 2 shall admit in class I, to the extent of at least twenty-five per cent of the strength of that class, children belonging to weaker section and disadvantaged group in the neighbourhood and provide free and compulsory elementary education till its completion: Provided further that where a school specified in clause (n) of section 2 imparts pre-school education, the provisions of clauses (a) to (c) shall apply for admission to such pre-school education."
1. Mention the age criteria for admissions in entry-level classes (pre-primary – if applicable, and in Class 1) along with the date on which age criteria is to be considered for taking admissions under RTE Section 12(1)(c).
2. Provide the order, notice, notification, circular, record, etc of the criteria set and followed by the state for age-appropriate admissions under section 12 RTE Act.
The applicant requests the PIO, if possible, to NOT send this RTI below the State level or below the district level unless it is absolutely necessary.