RTE ACT 2009

Right to Education Act, 2009
Important Sections (Exam Notes)

Section 1 – Title & Commencement

Called the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009. Implemented from 1 April 2010. Applicable throughout India.

Section 2 – Definitions

Child: 6–14 years
Elementary Education: Class I–VIII
Appropriate Government: Central or State Government

Section 3 – Right to Free & Compulsory Education

Every child aged 6–14 years has the right to free and compulsory education including textbooks, uniforms and learning materials.

Section 4 – Special Training

Children not admitted earlier shall be admitted to age-appropriate class with special training.

Section 12 – 25% Reservation

Private unaided schools must reserve 25% seats for EWS and disadvantaged groups. Government reimburses expenses.

Section 16 – No Detention Policy

No child shall be detained or expelled till completion of elementary education.

Section 17 – No Corporal Punishment

Physical punishment and mental harassment are strictly prohibited.

Section 19 – Norms & Standards

Schools must follow norms related to infrastructure, PTR, working days and facilities.

Section 21 – School Management Committee (SMC)

SMC must have 75% parents and prepare the School Development Plan.

Section 23 – Teacher Qualification

Teachers must possess minimum qualifications prescribed by NCTE.

Section 29 – Curriculum & Evaluation

Child-centered, fear-free education with Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation (CCE).

👉 RTE Act gives legal effect to Article 21-A of the Indian Constitution.

RTE Act, 2009 – Practice Test (20 MCQs)

Q1. RTE Act was enforced from:
26 Jan 2010
1 April 2010
15 Aug 2009

Q2. Age group covered under RTE Act:
0–6 years
6–14 years
14–18 years

Q3. Which Article gives constitutional status to RTE?
Article 19
Article 21A
Article 45

Q4. Free education includes:
Tuition only
Tuition & exam fees
All expenses like books & uniform

Q5. Section related to age-appropriate admission:
Section 3
Section 4
Section 12

Q6. 25% reservation applies to:
Government schools
Private unaided schools
Kendriya Vidyalayas

Q7. No detention policy is under:
Section 15
Section 16
Section 17

Q8. Corporal punishment is prohibited under:
Section 17
Section 19
Section 21

Q9. School recognition norms are given in:
Section 18
Section 21
Section 29

Q10. PTR norms are mentioned in:
Section 19
Section 23
Section 25

Q11. SMC is under Section:
19 21 23

Q12. Minimum teacher qualification prescribed by:
UGC NCTE CBSE

Q13. Private tuition by teachers:
Allowed Restricted Prohibited

Q14. Curriculum should be:
Exam-centered Child-centered Teacher-centered

Q15. Monitoring authority:
NCPCR UPSC AICTE

Q16. Admission can be denied due to age proof?
Yes No Sometimes

Q17. Financial responsibility shared by:
State only Centre & State Local body

Q18. RTE Act applies to:
Secondary education Elementary education Higher education

Q19. Duty of parents under RTE:
Pay fine Ensure attendance Teach at home

Q20. RTE Act year:
2005 2009 2011