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Eligibility Criteria

Check if your child qualifies for RTE admission under Government of Jharkhand guidelines

Note: Admissions are conducted as per the Right to Education (RTE) Act, 2009 and Government of Jharkhand guidelines. All information provided must be genuine and verifiable.

25% Reservation

Under Section 12(1)(c) of RTE Act, private schools must reserve 25% seats for children from Economically Weaker Sections (EWS) and Disadvantaged Groups (DG) in entry-level classes.

Age Criteria

The child must meet the following age requirements as on 1st April of the admission year:

Class Age Requirement
Pre-Primary/LKG 3+ years to 4 years
UKG 4+ years to 5 years
Class I 5+ years to 7 years

Important: Age proof document is mandatory (Birth Certificate).

Income Criteria (EWS)

For Economically Weaker Section category, the annual family income must be:

Sector Maximum Annual Income
Urban Area Less than ₹72000
Rural Area Less than ₹72000

Required Documents:

  • Income Certificate from SDO/CO (not older than 6 months)
  • Ration Card (BPL/AAY/Antyodaya)
  • Self-Declaration Affidavit on stamp paper

Residential Criteria

The child and parents must be residents of WEST SINGHBHUM district, Jharkhand.

Acceptable Proof of Residence:

  • Aadhaar Card of child/parent showing WEST SINGHBHUM address
  • Voter ID Card of parents
  • Electricity Bill (not older than 3 months)
  • House Tax Receipt
  • Rent Agreement (registered)
  • Domicile Certificate of Jharkhand

Tip: At least 2 proofs of residence must be submitted for verification.

Disadvantaged Groups (DG)

Children belonging to the following categories are considered under Disadvantaged Groups:

  • SC/ST/OBC: Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes
  • Orphans: Children without parents or legal guardians
  • HIV/AIDS affected: Children or parents living with HIV/AIDS
  • Differently-abled: Children with physical or mental disabilities (?40%)
  • Children of migrant workers: Seasonal or permanent migrants
  • Street children: Children living or working on streets
  • Child laborers: Children rescued from labor

Required Certificate: Caste Certificate/Disability Certificate/Relevant proof issued by competent authority.

Required Documents Checklist

The following documents must be submitted during the application process:

Mandatory Documents
Birth Certificate Aadhaar Card (Child) Aadhaar Card (Parents) Income Certificate Ration Card Residence Proof Passport Size Photos
Category Specific
Caste Certificate (SC/ST/OBC) Disability Certificate (if applicable) Orphan Certificate (if applicable) HIV Certificate (if applicable) Domicile Certificate

Important: All documents must be original or self-attested copies. False information or fake documents will lead to cancellation of admission and legal action.

Special Provisions

  • Priority to Girl Child: Girl children get preference during selection
  • Siblings: Priority given if sibling already studying in the same school
  • Single Parent: Children of single parents get special consideration
  • Proximity: Preference to students residing within 1 km radius (3 km for rural)
  • Reservation: 3% horizontal reservation for differently-abled children

Disqualification Criteria

An application will be rejected if:

  • Child does not meet the age criteria
  • Family income exceeds the prescribed limit
  • Required documents are incomplete or fake
  • Applicant is not a resident of WEST SINGHBHUM district
  • Application submitted after deadline
  • Multiple applications submitted for same child
  • Information provided is false or misleading

Selection Process

The selection of students will be done through a computerized lottery system under Government supervision:

Step 1

Online Application Submission

Step 2

Document Verification

Step 3

Lottery/Draw of Lots

Step 4

Result Declaration

Transparency Guaranteed: The entire selection process is transparent, conducted through computerized lottery in the presence of officials and parent representatives.

Ready to Apply?

If you meet the eligibility criteria, proceed with the application process now!

Need Help? For any queries regarding eligibility criteria, please contact: N/A or email: jepwsm@gmail.com