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The Hindu
4 days ago
- General
- The Hindu
Applications invited for vacant seats for free education in private schools in Andhra Pradesh
The Samagra Shiksha on Saturday issued an additional notification for Class 1 admissions in private schools from August 12. In a statement, Samagra Shiksha State Project Director B. Srinivasa Rao said 25% of the seats in Class 1 in all private unaided schools across Andhra Pradesh were reserved for children from economically weaker sections and disadvantaged groups. In continuation of the earlier notification, the remaining vacant seats will be filled through this notification and parents can apply online for admissions under this quota. The online applications can be submitted from August 12 to August 20, while verification of the student's eligibility will be done on August 21. Lottery results will be announced on August 25 and admissions in schools will be finalised on August 31. Mr. Rao said detailed guidelines for the application process will be available on the website from August 12. 'Once submitted, no changes or corrections to the applications will be allowed,' he said. The official said that only the names of private schools within a 5 km radius will appear on the website. Schools will be listed only if seats are available under the 25% quota in them. Referring to the rule pertaining to sibling preference, he said if the applicant's sibling is already studying at the same school, that school will be given first preference for admission. The Aadhaar details of the child, parents or guardian are mandatory. If the child does not have an Aadhaar card, the parents' Aadhaar cards can be used. For orphans or wards, the guardian's Aadhaar can be used, he said. Children who have already been admitted in the first and second rounds of admissions are not eligible to apply this time. The applicants previously declared ineligible under the BPL category also should not apply.
New Indian Express
02-07-2025
- General
- New Indian Express
Mega Parent Teacher Meet 2.0 in schools, junior colleges on July 10
VIJAYAWADA: The School Education Department has announced that the second edition of its statewide parent-teacher engagement program, Mega PTM 2.0, will now be held on July 10. Initially scheduled for July 5, the event was postponed to ensure better preparedness and increased participation. The programme will be conducted across all Government, Private Aided, Private Unaided schools, and Junior Colleges in Andhra Pradesh. Samagra Shiksha State Project Director B. Srinivasa Rao issued instructions to District Collectors, District Education Officers (DEOs), Regional Joint Directors (RJDs), and Additional District Project Coordinators, emphasising coordinated planning and close supervision. During a video conference on Monday, Director of School Education Vijay Rama Raju and Rao urged officials to ensure the event is inclusive, impactful, and aligned with the Right to Education Act, 2009, and the National Education Policy, 2020. Mega PTM 2.0 is expected to be held in 61,135 educational institutions, engaging 2.28 crore participants, including 74.96 lakh students, 3.32 lakh teachers, and 1.49 crore parents, donors, alumni, and public representatives. The initiative aims to strengthen collaboration among parents, teachers, and schools for holistic student development. Following the success of the first Mega PTM on December 7, 2024, the state decided to scale up the initiative. Teachers will distribute Holistic Progress Cards detailing students' academic and social growth. Open meetings led by headmasters will address school performance, infrastructure, and development goals. Additional activities will include fun games, family photo booths, and the 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam' (Plant a Tree in Mother's Name) campaign under the Green Passport program. Sessions on positive parenting, mental health, anti-drug awareness, and child development workshops will also be organised. Students can register for sapling distribution through the LEAP app.
The Hindu
28-06-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Private schools in Andhra Pradesh warned against turning down admissions under RTE Act
Samagra Shiksha State Project Director B. Srinivasa Rao on Saturday warned private school managements against rejecting admissions to students selected for free education under Section 12 (1) (c) of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act. The provision of the Act mandates private unaided schools to set aside 25% of seats in their institutions at the entry level for students belonging to the marginalised sections of society. In a statement, Mr. Srinivasa Rao instructed the school managements to verify the documents submitted and confirm the admissions accordingly. 'Denial of admission, without any valid reason, will invite departmental action,' Mr. Srinivasa Rao cautioned, and said these admissions would be confirmed through logins specially assigned to the Additional Project Coordinators (APCs) of Samagra Shiksha at the district level. He said, in case of any queries, the school managements might contact the respective Mandal or District Education Officers, or Regional Joint Directors. Meanwhile, the deadline for completing the admissions under the Act has been extended from June 28 to July 2, 2025. Mr. Srinivasa Rao said the decision was taken in response to requests by parents and officials. Second phase of lottery In the second phase of lottery, a total of 8,583 students had been selected under the RTE quota. Mr. Srinivasa Rao said the parents, or guardians of the students who were allotted seats should visit the respective schools with relevant documents for verification and confirm the admissions by July 2. The details of selected students were sent via SMS to the registered mobile numbers of the parents. They were also available on the official website: For further information, the toll-free number 1800 425 8599 could be contacted, he said. The department initiated the RTE admission process on April 9, in alignment with the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) framed by the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR). A State-specific SOP was also developed and communicated to all the DEOs on April 18. To ensure effective monitoring and grievance redress, District Admission Monitoring Committees (DAMCs) were constituted in all the districts. A total of 9,568 private unaided schools had registered on the RTE portal from April 19 to 30. The application window for eligible students was kept open from May 2 to 19. Out of the total 37,427 applicants, 28,561 opted for school preferences. Mr. Srinivasa Rao informed that in the first phase of lottery, 23,118 students had been allotted schools and 15,541 of them confirmed and joined their respective schools. He said since the remaining students did not confirm their joining due to various reasons, they were again considered in the second phase. Seats were allotted to 8,583 eligible students in schools located within the radius of 3 km from the residences of the beneficiaries in the second round of lottery conducted on June 20. Informing that the district-wise reports for both the phases had been prepared and shared for transparency and public reference, Mr. Srinivasa Rao said the government was committed to ensuring access to quality education for every eligible child under the RTE Act.
