Finding the right school for your child under the RTE Gujarat school list is one of the most critical steps in the admission process. For the 2026-27 academic year, 9,741 private unaided primary schools across all 33 districts of Gujarat are participating in the RTE scheme, offering over 84,000 seats under the 25% reservation quota — a change from last year’s 94,798 seats due to revised eligibility criteria.
⚠️ Latest Update (April 4, 2026): Online applications for RTE Gujarat 2026-27 are now open. The application window runs from April 4 to April 17, 2026 at rte.orpgujarat.com. Do not miss this deadline — the next chance is 2027-28.
Quick Facts: RTE Gujarat 2026-27
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Academic Year | 2026-27 |
| Applicable Law | RTE Act 2009, Section 12(1)(c) |
| Admission For | Class 1 (Standard 1) |
| Total Available Seats | 84,000+ |
| Participating Schools | 9,741 private unaided schools |
| Child Age Eligibility | 5 yrs 6 months – 6 years (as of June 1, 2026) |
| Family Income Limit | Up to ₹6 Lakh per annum |
| Application Start | April 4, 2026 |
| Application Deadline | April 17, 2026 |
| 1st Round Lottery | April 5, 2026 (announced) |
| Official Portal | rte.orpgujarat.com |
Where to Find the RTE Gujarat School List
The official school list is available at rte.orpgujarat.com/Common/SchoolList. This is the only verified source for participating schools — do not rely on third-party websites, as the list is updated every year and schools may be added or removed.
If the main portal is slow or unavailable during peak application days, use the alternate portal at rte4.orpgujarat.com.
How to Search for Schools — Step by Step
- Visit rte.orpgujarat.com/Common/SchoolList
- Select your District from the dropdown (all 33 Gujarat districts have RTE schools)
- Select your Block (taluka)
- Select your Ward (urban) or Village (rural)
- Optionally enter the school’s DISE Code or School Name if known
- Click “Search”
Results show each school’s name and address, total Class 1 capacity, number of 25% RTE-reserved seats, seats already allotted, and current vacancy status.
All 33 Gujarat Districts with RTE Schools
Every district in Gujarat has private schools participating under RTE. The complete list:
Ahmedabad, Surat, Vadodara, Rajkot, Bhavnagar, Jamnagar, Gandhinagar, Junagadh, Anand, Mehsana, Kutch, Patan, Banaskantha, Sabarkantha, Bharuch, Narmada, Navsari, Valsad, Dahod, Panchmahals, Mahisagar, Kheda, Aravalli, Tapi, Dang, Gir Somnath, Amreli, Botad, Surendranagar, Morbi, Porbandar, Devbhumi Dwarka, and Chhota Udepur.
Ahmedabad leads in the number of participating schools and RTE seats, making it the largest district for RTE admissions in Gujarat. Major cities like Surat, Vadodara, and Rajkot also have a high concentration of RTE schools, while smaller districts like Dang and Narmada have fewer participating schools.
Key Changes in 2026-27 vs Last Year
The 2026-27 cycle brings major updates that parents must be aware of:
- Seats reduced to 84,000+ (down from 94,798 in 2025-26) due to revised school participation data
- Income limit expanded to ₹6 lakh for all categories (previously ₹1.20L rural / ₹1.50L urban) — this significantly widens eligibility
- Priority order changed: Anganwadi-attending children now rank lower in the priority list compared to the previous year
- School selection radius: Schools within 6 km of your registered address are eligible
How to Choose the Best Schools
Selecting the right schools improves your lottery chances significantly:
- Prioritize nearby schools: The RTE Gujarat lottery assigns distance weightage — schools within 1–3 km of your registered address receive higher allocation priority
- Check vacancy numbers: Some schools fill completely in Round 1; focus on schools with more vacant seats to improve allotment chances
- Select 5–10 schools: Giving the lottery algorithm more options increases your probability
- Verify school quality: Visit shortlisted schools personally — children admitted under RTE receive the same facilities as fee-paying students
- Urban vs rural: Competition is highest in Ahmedabad, Surat, and Vadodara; if near a district border, consider schools in adjacent districts
What If Your Preferred School Is Full?
The RTE Gujarat system operates across four rounds plus Spot Admission. Based on last year’s 2025-26 cycle data:
- Round 1: 86,274 children allocated
- Round 2: 7,006 additional allocations
- Round 3: 2,231 more allocations
- Spot Admission: ~6,965 remaining seats offered at District Education Offices in June
If your top-choice schools are full in Round 1, the system automatically considers your other selections in subsequent rounds.
Schools Added or Removed Each Year
The school list is reviewed and updated before each cycle. Schools may be removed if they fail infrastructure or quality standards, and new qualifying schools are added.
For 2026-27, the Gujarat Directorate of Primary Education confirmed 9,741 schools with 84,000+ seats — a reduction from 2025-26’s 94,798.
Common Issues When Checking the School List
- Portal down during peak times: Use backup portal rte4.orpgujarat.com or access during early morning/late evening hours
- School not in the list: The school has either not registered for RTE, lost recognition, or doesn’t meet minimum infrastructure criteria
- Data mismatch: If portal details differ from what you see in person, contact your District Education Office for clarification