September 13, 2026

Section 15 – RTE Act: No Denial of Admission

The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009 — back to Table of Contents

Section 15. No denial of admission

A child shall be admitted in a school at the commencement of the academic year or within such extended period as may be prescribed:

Provided that no child shall be denied admission if such admission is sought subsequent to the extended period:

Provided further that any child admitted after the extended period shall complete his studies in such manner as may be prescribed by the appropriate Government.