My child was not selected in the nursery admission draw of lots. Can RTI explain why?

Yes. You can file an RTI with the school (a government-aided or private school recognised by the Directorate of Education) or with the Directorate of Education asking for the criteria and weightage applied, the points assigned to your child's application, and the draw of lots procedure followed. The Delhi High Court and CIC have held that schools must provide this information to unsuccessful applicants.

Can I use RTI to challenge an EWS/DG admission draw of lots under the RTE Act?

Yes. Under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Education Act, 2009, private unaided schools must reserve 25% of seats in Class 1 (or pre-primary) for EWS and disadvantaged group children. You can file an RTI asking for the number of seats reserved, the number of valid applications, the draw procedure, and the list of selected registration numbers. If the process was not followed correctly, this RTI response provides the basis for a complaint to the Directorate of Education.

Can I file RTI to get a teacher's transfer order?

You can file an RTI asking for the basis of a transfer order that affects your child's school — for example, if a key teacher was transferred mid-year. You can ask for the transfer policy applied, the criteria, and the order number. Personal service details of individual teachers (like their home address or salary details) are generally exempt under Section 8(1)(j) of the RTI Act as personal information.

My child's school has serious infrastructure problems. Can RTI help?

Yes. You can file an RTI with the District Education Office or the school's management committee asking for the action taken on any complaint registered, the inspection reports for the school building, and the budget allocated for maintenance. This creates a documented record that can be escalated if needed.

What if the Directorate of Education does not respond within 30 days?

File a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at the Directorate of Education within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day response period, whichever is applicable. If the FAA's response is absent or unsatisfactory, file a Second Appeal with the Delhi Information Commission (DIC) under Section 19(3) within 90 days.

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How to File RTI with Delhi Education Department (School Admissions, RTE, Teacher Transfers)

Step-by-step guide to file an RTI with Delhi's Directorate of Education for nursery admission results, EWS/DG quota admissions under RTE, teacher transfer orders, and school infrastructure complaints. Includes a ready-to-use sample RTI draft.

Updated 24 May 2026

Quick Facts

MinistryGovernment of National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD)

Address RTI ToPublic Information Officer (PIO) at the relevant District Education Office or Directorate of Education HQ

Application Fee₹10 under RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. Free for BPL cardholders.

Response Time30 days from receipt (Section 7(1), RTI Act 2005). 48 hours if the matter involves life or liberty.

File Online Athttps://rti.delhi.gov.in

All information on this page is based on the Right to Information Act, 2005 (Act No. 22 of 2005) and the RTI (Regulation of Fee and Cost) Rules, 2005. First Appeal: Section 19(1). Second Appeal to CIC/SIC: Section 19(3).

The Directorate of Education (DoE) of the Government of National Capital Territory of Delhi is the state authority responsible for administration of government schools, policy on private school admissions, implementation of the Right to Education Act (RTE) 2009, and oversight of teacher recruitment and transfers in Delhi.

The Directorate of Education and district education offices are public authorities under Section 2(h) of the RTI Act, 2005. Citizens — particularly parents — use RTI extensively in Delhi to challenge nursery admission decisions, understand EWS/DG draw of lots outcomes under the RTE Act, and document school infrastructure failures.

What Can You Achieve with an RTI to the Delhi Education Department?

Get the criteria, weightage, and points used in nursery admission draw of lots for a specific school
Know the EWS/DG seat allocation, number of applicants, and draw result under Section 12 of the RTE Act
Obtain the basis of a teacher transfer order affecting your child's school
Get the action taken report on a school infrastructure or safety complaint
Know the budget allocation and expenditure for a specific school under the Directorate
Obtain information about Mid-Day Meal scheme implementation at a specific school
Get information about School Management Committee (SMC) meetings and proceedings

Where to File: The Right Authority

Delhi is divided into education districts. File your RTI with the appropriate level depending on your issue:

Nursery / EWS admission at a specific school: File with the school's management (for private schools) or the Directorate of Education (for government schools and policy matters)
Teacher transfers: File with the District Education Officer (DEO) or Directorate of Education HQ
School infrastructure / safety: File with the District Education Office for the area
Policy and budget matters: File with the Directorate of Education, GNCTD

On the Delhi RTI portal at rti.delhi.gov.in, select: Directorate of Education and then the relevant district office.

How to File: Step by Step

Step 1: Gather Your Details

The school name, address, and type (government / government-aided / private recognised)
Your child's application or registration number (for admission queries)
The academic year in question
The teacher's name and order number (for transfer queries)
Your complaint reference number if already registered (for infrastructure queries)

Step 2: Draft Your Application

Focus on one issue per application where possible. For admissions, ask specifically about criteria, weightage, and the draw procedure. For transfers, ask about the policy and criteria. The sample draft above covers the main scenarios.

Step 3: File Online

File at rti.delhi.gov.in and pay ₹10 online, or submit in person at the relevant District Education Office or Directorate of Education.

Step 4: Appeals

If there is no response within 30 days, file a First Appeal under Section 19(1) of the RTI Act with the First Appellate Authority (FAA) at the Directorate of Education within 30 days of the date of decision or expiry of the 30-day period, whichever is applicable. For a Second Appeal, approach the Delhi Information Commission (DIC) under Section 19(3) within 90 days.

What Specific Information Can You Ask For?

Nursery admission:

Criteria and weightage used for nursery admission draw of lots at School Name for AY YYYY-YY
Points assigned to application bearing registration number XXX under each criterion
Total number of applications received in each category and the cutoff score for selection

EWS/DG admission under RTE:

Number of seats reserved under EWS and DG quota at School Name for AY YYYY-YY
Number of valid applications received in each sub-category
Draw of lots procedure followed and the list of registration numbers of selected candidates

Teacher transfer:

Transfer order No. dated DD/MM/YYYY — the policy applied, criteria used, and reason for selection of the particular teacher

Infrastructure complaint:

Action taken on complaint Ref. No. and current status of repair/maintenance
Latest building safety inspection report for School Name and findings

Sample RTI Application Draft

To,
The Public Information Officer (PIO),
Directorate of Education, GNCTD,
[District Education Office / Head Office Address]

Subject: Application under the Right to Information Act, 2005 — School Admission / EWS Admission / Teacher Transfer

Sir/Madam,

I, [Your Full Name], residing at [Your Full Address], submit this application under Section 6 of the Right to Information Act, 2005, to seek the following information:

Details:
  Child's Name (for admission queries): [Name]
  Name of School: [School Name and address]
  Admission Category: [General / EWS / DG / Nursery]
  Application / Registration No.: [Registration/Application Number]
  Academic Year: [YYYY-YY]

Information sought:

1. [For nursery admission] The criteria and weightage used for the draw of lots / selection process for nursery admissions at [School Name] for the academic year [YYYY-YY], and the points/score assigned to my child's application bearing registration number [XXX].

2. [For EWS/DG admission under Section 12 of the RTE Act] The total number of seats reserved under the EWS/DG quota at [School Name] for the academic year [YYYY-YY], the number of valid applications received, and the result of the draw of lots — including the registration number of all selected candidates.

3. [For teacher transfer] The basis and date of the transfer order for teacher [Name, if applicable] from [School A] to [School B] bearing order number [XXX]. If issued under a transfer policy, please specify the policy and the criteria applied.

4. [For school infrastructure complaint] The action taken on the complaint regarding [describe issue — roof leakage, broken toilets, boundary wall, etc.] at [School Name] registered on [DD/MM/YYYY], and the present status of repair/maintenance.

5. The name and designation of the officer responsible for the above matter.

I am enclosing the application fee of Rs. 10 [via online payment; Reference No.: [Payment Ref]].

I request the above information within 30 days as required under Section 7(1) of the RTI Act, 2005.

Yours sincerely,

[Your Full Name]
[Your Complete Address]
Phone: [Your 10-digit Mobile Number]
Email: [[email protected]]
Date: [DD/MM/YYYY]

Replace all text in [square brackets] with your actual details before filing. Do not include the brackets in your submission.

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