India, Oct. 3 -- Tamil Nadu will commence admissions in private schools under the Right to Education (RTE) Act for the 2025-26 academic session from October 9 after the Centre released the state's due share of approximately Rs.700 crore, the state government announced on Thursday.

The admission notification will be issued on October 6 and the state will publish its final list of eligible children to be admitted under the RTE on October 14. Under the RTE Act, a quarter of seats in entry-level classes, including LKG and class 1, in private schools are reserved for students from the marginalised communities.

"The Government of Tamil Nadu announces the commencement of admissions under the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education A...