Section 15 of The Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009
A child shall be admitted in a school at the commencement of the academic year or within such extended period as may be prescribed: Provided that no child shall be denied admission if such admission is sought subsequent to the extended period: Provided further that any child admitted after the extended period shall complete his studies in such manner as may be prescribed by the appropriate Government.
Summary
- Children must be admitted to school at the start of the academic year or during an officially extended timeframe.
- A school is strictly prohibited from turning away a child even if they apply for admission after the extended period has passed.
- Children who are admitted late in the year have a right to complete their studies through special methods prescribed by the government.
Practical examples
FAQ
1. Can a school refuse late admissions under Section 15 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009?
No, under Section 15 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, no child can be denied admission even if they apply after the officially extended admission period has ended.
2. When is a child normally supposed to be admitted under Section 15 of the Right to Education Act?
Under Section 15 of the Right to Education Act, a child shall be admitted at the commencement of the academic year or within such extended period as may be prescribed by rules.
3. What happens to a child's coursework if they get admitted very late under Section 15 of the 2009 education law?
Under Section 15 of the 2009 education law, any child admitted after the extended period shall complete their studies in such a manner as may be prescribed by the appropriate government, ensuring they can catch up.
4. Is there any cut-off date after which a school can legally say no to a student under Section 15 of the free education Act?
No, under Section 15 of the free education Act, there is no cut-off date that allows a school to deny admission, as the law states that no child shall be denied admission if it is sought after the extended period.
Test yourself
Q1.Under Section 15 of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009, when is a child legally entitled to be admitted to a school?
Q2.Under Section 15 of the Right to Education Act, if a family seeks admission for their child after the officially prescribed extended period has closed, what must the school do?
Q3.Under Section 15 of this Indian education law, how should a child who is admitted after the extended period has ended complete their studies?
Q4.Under Section 15 of the 2009 education law, which of the following statements is true regarding a school's power to deny admission to a child?