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Section 2(n)(ii) of the RTE Act

Aided School

A school that receives government aid or grants — either fully or partially. It's private in management but receives public funding.

Legal Text

an aided school receiving aid or grants to meet whole or part of its expenses from the appropriate Government or the local authority.

Plain Language

A school that receives government aid or grants — either fully or partially. It's private in management but receives public funding.

Why This Matters

Aided schools must provide free education to a proportion of children matching the ratio of government aid to total expenses, with a minimum of 25% free seats. Many well-known private schools in India are aided — they must comply with 25% free provision.

Examples
  • A private school that receives government salary grants for teachers: aided school
  • A school receiving government building/equipment grants: aided school
  • Must provide at least 25% free education (often more, depending on aid ratio)
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Related Terms

Section 2(n)
School

The Act covers 4 types of schools: (1) Government schools, (2) Government-aided schools, (3) Specified category schools (Kendriya Vidyalaya, Navodaya Vidyalaya, Sainik Schools), and (4) Private unaided schools.

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Section 2(n)(iv)
Unaided School

A private school that does not receive any government funding or grants.

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