Child Belonging to Weaker Section
A child from a "weaker section" family is one whose parent's annual income is below the limit set by the State Government. The income limit varies by state.
"child belonging to weaker section" means a child belonging to such parent or guardian whose annual income is lower than the minimum limit specified by the appropriate Government, by notification, for the purposes of this Act.
A child from a "weaker section" family is one whose parent's annual income is below the limit set by the State Government. The income limit varies by state.
Children from weaker section families qualify for the 25% quota in private schools under Section 12. The income limit is state-specific — in some states it is ₹1 lakh per year, in others ₹3.5 lakh or higher. Families at or below this limit should apply for the 25% quota.
This guide is published by Mahadev Maitri Foundation — free, independent education resource. We help families in rural India understand and enforce their rights under the RTE Act.
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