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RTE Admission 2026: Maharashtra Extends 25% Quota Deadline to May 8 (Final Extension)
Maharashtra's education department extended the RTE 25% admission deadline to May 8 for the 2026-27 year, marking a final extension after an April 30 cutoff. The extension is described as final, with no further relaxation, while admissions progress is reported across the state and in Pune as of late April.
Why It Matters
The extension affects thousands of applicants under the RTE quota and determines when admissions must be completed, reflecting ongoing administrative decisions in state education policy.
Timeline
3 Events
May 3, 2026: Statewide admissions reported
May 3, 2026
According to the official site, 72,344 admissions have been completed across the state out of 1,05,811 seats.
May 3, 2026: Final extension announced to May 8
May 3, 2026
Education director (primary) Sharad Gosavi announced a final extension of the admissions deadline to May 8 for the RTE 25% quota; no further relaxation will be granted.
April 30, 2026: Last deadline before extension; Pune admissions at 12,518
April 30, 2026
The last date for completing document verification and confirming admissions under the RTE 25% quota for 2026-27 was April 30. Pune had 12,518 admissions secured as of April 30; statewide admissions stood at 72,344 out of 1,05,811 seats (date not specified).