1,332 RTE seats remain vacant in private schools in Coimbatore
In Coimbatore district, 1,332 seats under the Right to Education (RTE) Act remain vacant for the 2026-27 academic year. The one-kilometre distance criterion for admissions has been identified as a significant factor contributing to these vacancies. Despite 2,091 students securing admissions, many eligible applicants were rejected due to this restriction.
- ▪A total of 2,091 students have secured admissions under the RTE Act in Coimbatore for the 2026-27 academic year.
- ▪1,332 seats earmarked under the scheme remain vacant due to the one-kilometre distance criterion.
- ▪3,423 seats were available under the 25% RTE quota at 330 private schools in Coimbatore.
- ▪Parents have raised concerns that the distance rule is preventing eligible students from securing available seats.
- ▪Other states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana allow admissions from a wider radius when seats are vacant.
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A total of 2,091 students have secured admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in Coimbatore district for 2026-27 academic year. However, 1,332 seats earmarked under the scheme remain vacant, largely due to the one-km distance criterion prescribed under the admission rules.Online applications for RTE admissions were accepted from April 20 to May 18. In Coimbatore, 3,423 seats were available under the 25% RTE quota at 330 private schools. A total of 2,662 applications were received, and eligible students were selected following verification of documents.The list of selected students has been displayed on the notice boards of the respective schools.Parents have pointed out that the one-kilometre distance rule is a major reason for the large number of vacant seats.
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