Schools in Jharkhand
49,493+ schools across 24 districts, 260 blocks, and 19,887+ villages
Districts in Jharkhand (24)
School categories in Jharkhand
Schools in Jharkhand
Jharkhand has 49,493 registered schools across 24 districts and 260 blocks. Most are government-run schools in rural areas, following the curriculum set by the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC). 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 Jharkhand?
Jharkhand has 49,493 schools listed in UDISE+. This includes government, private-aided, and private-unaided schools across all 24 districts.
✅How do I apply for RTE free admission in Jharkhand?
Jharkhand 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 Jharkhand?
Government schools in Jharkhand follow the Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC). Private schools in cities usually run CBSE. ICSE schools exist but are fewer in number.
✅How do I check if a school in Jharkhand 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.
