The Maharashtra School Education and Sports Department has officially released the RTE Lottery Result 2026 for 25% reserved seats. This announcement comes as a significant development for parents and students eagerly awaiting the results.
A total of 1,14,826 seats are available across 8,701 schools under the RTE quota. However, competition is fierce, with 2,89,498 applications submitted for these limited spots.
Applicants can check the merit list in PDF format on the official website student.maharashtra.gov.in. Selected candidates are required to complete their admission formalities at the allotted schools within the stipulated timeline.
The RTE admission process kicked off on January 9, 2026, with an initial deadline set for March 31, 2026. The districts with the highest number of applications include Pune, Nagpur, Thane, and Nashik.
In Pune alone, there were 54,684 applications, while Nagpur saw 25,397, Thane had 25,021, and Nashik recorded 17,542 applications. This high volume of interest highlights the demand for quality education in these regions.
As parents and students digest the results, reactions are pouring in. Many are expressing relief and excitement, while others are left anxious about the next steps in the admission process.
Details remain unconfirmed regarding the specific criteria used for the lottery selection. However, the department is expected to provide further clarity in the coming days.
