Your Rights Under the RTE Act — By Audience
The RTE Act creates rights for children, duties for schools, and obligations for governments. Find the guide written for you.
Find your audience
Choose the guide written for you
Each guide is written specifically for that audience — in the language and level of detail they need.
For Parents & Guardians
12 rights explained clearly — admission, fees, transfers, complaints, SMC, and more.
Read guide →For Children
Your rights at school, explained for you — in plain, simple language.
Read guide →For Teachers
Your 6 legal duties, your protections from misuse, and what you cannot be asked to do.
Read guide →For School Administrators
Recognition requirements, 25% quota obligations, SMC rules, and what is strictly banned.
Read guide →For Government Officials
The 10 duties of the appropriate government and 13 duties of local authorities under the Act.
Read guide →How to use these guides
Three steps to knowing your rights
Find your role
Choose the guide above that matches who you are — parent, child, teacher, school administrator, or government official. Each guide is written in the right tone and detail for that reader.
Know your right
Every right is explained in plain language: what the law actually says, what violations look like in practice, and what warning signs to watch for. No legal jargon.
Take action
Each right includes a clear set of actions you can take — starting from the school level, escalating to the Block Education Officer, and reaching the State Commission if needed.
Helping communities know their rights
Mahadev Maitri Foundation works directly with families and communities to ensure every child's right to education is a reality, not just a law on paper.