1,332 RTE seats remain vacant in private schools in Coimbatore
Over 1,300 seats under the Right to Education (RTE) quota remain vacant in Coimbatore private schools for the 2026-27 academic year. Parents and advocates argue that the mandatory one-kilometre distance rule is the primary barrier preventing eligible students from filling these spots.
Why it matters
The vacancy highlights a systemic policy challenge in balancing accessibility with regulatory constraints, potentially depriving underprivileged children of quality education.
A total of 2,091 students have secured admissions under the Right to Education (RTE) Act in Coimbatore district for 2026-27 academic year. However, 1,332 seats earmarked under the scheme remain vacant, largely due to the one-km distance criterion prescribed under the admission rules.
The article presents facts regarding seat vacancies and includes stakeholder perspectives from both parents and administrative guidelines without taking a partisan stance.
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