Schools in Arunachal Pradesh
4,166+ schools across 26 districts, 100 blocks, and 2,903+ villages
Districts in Arunachal Pradesh (26)
School categories in Arunachal Pradesh
Schools in Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh has 4,166 registered schools across 26 districts and 100 blocks. Most are government-run schools in rural areas, following the curriculum set by the Arunachal Pradesh State Board. Private schools, mostly in cities, run CBSE or ICSE.
Private schools must reserve 25% of their Class 1 seats for children from low-income families under the RTE Act. The state runs this through an online lottery — applications open around March-April each year. Use the district links below to find schools near your area.
FAQs
✅How many schools are in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh has 4,166 schools listed in UDISE+. This includes government, private-aided, and private-unaided schools across all 26 districts.
✅How do I apply for RTE free admission in Arunachal Pradesh?
Arunachal Pradesh runs RTE admissions online. Applications usually open in March or April. You'll need your child's birth certificate, Aadhaar card, and an income certificate showing the family earns below the state's EWS limit. The school allotment is done through a computer lottery — not by queue or personal connections.
✅Which school board is most common in Arunachal Pradesh?
Government schools in Arunachal Pradesh follow the state board. Private schools in cities usually run CBSE or ICSE.
✅How do I check if a school in Arunachal Pradesh is genuine?
Every registered school has an 11-digit UDISE code shown on its SchoolsPedia page. Go to udiseplus.gov.in and search by that code to verify the school's registration directly with the Ministry of Education.
