--- title: "RTE-DPG platform overview" description: "RTE-DPG-MIS is a digital management and information system created to manage admissions under the 25% RTE quota in a transparent, rule-based and monitored manner. The platform acts as a single online system that connects: - parents and guardians, - private…" url: "https://rtedpg.indusaction.org/docs/user-roles-and-permissions/" updated: "2026-02-26" category: User Manual --- # RTE-DPG platform overview RTE-DPG-MIS is a digital management and information system created to manage admissions under the 25% RTE quota in a transparent, rule-based and monitored manner. The platform acts as a single online system that connects: - parents and guardians, - private unaided schools, and - education authorities at block, district and state levels. It supports the complete RTE admission life cycle, starting from student application and ending with reimbursement to schools for admitted students. ![](https://rtedpg.indusaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/RTE–DPG–MIS-End-to-End-Platform-Flow-654x1024.png) **Figure:- RTE–DPG–MIS: End-to-End Platform Flow** ### **What the platform does** RTE-DPG-MIS enables the following key activities: - Online submission of RTE applications by parents - Management of RTE entry-level seats by private unaided schools - Automatic and rule-based lottery allocation of seats - Digital verification of documents and student eligibility - Confirmation of admissions by schools - Submission and tracking of reimbursement claims - Monitoring, review and reporting by government authorities All activities are carried out through a single platform, using standardized workflows. ![](https://rtedpg.indusaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image-1024x325.png) **Figure:- Phase wise implementation flow ** ### **Main users of the platform** **School administrators (Private unaided schools)** - Log in using school credentials - Declare and manage RTE entry-level seats - View allotted applications - Verify documents submitted by parents - Confirm admissions in the system - Submit reimbursement requests for admitted students ![](https://rtedpg.indusaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image-1-1024x308.png) **Figure:- School Administrators Journey Overview** **Parents / Guardians** - Register and log in using their mobile number - Create applications for their children - Enter student and address details - Upload required documents - Select nearby schools as preferences - View lottery results and admission status ![](blob:https://rtedpg.indusaction.org/1b35a2c7-9e22-4119-bd54-2499cd877d3a) **Figure:- Parents/Student Journey Overview** ###### **Block Admin – Journey Overview** - Acts as the first level of government verification in the RTE process - Reviews and verifies: - School registration details - Student applications within the block - Ensures compliance with RTE eligibility and documentation requirements - Flags discrepancies and requests corrections from schools or applicants - Approves or forwards cases to the district level when required - Monitors block-level progress across registration, verification, and admission phases - Supports grievance handling at the block level ![](blob:https://rtedpg.indusaction.org/a1c60483-7c5e-45b7-801c-a0e8c8182465) **Figure:- Block Administrators Journey Overview** ###### **District Admin – Journey Overview** - Provides district-level supervision and oversight of RTE implementation - Manages and monitors Block Admin activities - Performs second-level verification for: - Schools - Student applications - Mapping and coverage issues - Reviews escalations from blocks and resolves complex cases - Oversees district-wide progress during lottery, admissions, and reimbursements - Uses reports and dashboards to track performance and identify gaps - Coordinates with State Admins on escalations and policy-related issues ![](https://rtedpg.indusaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image-4-1024x467.png) **Figure:- District Administrators Journey Overview** ###### **State Admin – Journey Overview** - Owns state-wide governance and policy execution for RTE - Configures the academic cycle, rules, and eligibility parameters - Manages districts, blocks, and administrative users - Monitors statewide dashboards for: - Applications - Verifications - Admissions - Oversees lottery execution and statewide allocation outcomes - Reviews reimbursement progress and compliance - Handles high-level escalations and policy-sensitive grievances - Uses analytics and reports to guide decision-making and improvements ![](https://rtedpg.indusaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image-3-1024x483.png) **Figure:- State Administrators Journey Overview** ###### **App Admin – Journey Overview** - Sets up the platform before any state starts using it - Creates and configures a new state on the RTE–DPG–MIS platform - Defines the location hierarchy (state, district, block) - Configures academic cycle timelines and system-level rules - Manages user roles and access for state, district, and block admins - Sets up language preferences and translations for the platform - Configures SMS, email, and system notifications - Monitors system health, logs, and platform usage - Supports deployments, upgrades, and configuration changes - Ensures the platform runs smoothly and securely across states ![](https://rtedpg.indusaction.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/image-2-1024x211.png) **Figure:- Master Administrators Journey Overview** ### **End-to-end process supported by the system** RTE-DPG-MIS supports the following standard process: - Registration of parents and schools - Submission of student applications - Declaration of RTE seats by schools - System-driven lottery allocation - Allotment of schools to selected students - Document verification - Admission confirmation - Reimbursement processing - Continuous monitoring and reporting Each step is digitally recorded and can be reviewed by authorized officials. ### **Key principles of the platform** The RTE-DPG-MIS platform is built on the following principles: - **Transparency** – seat allocation and admissions are carried out through system-driven processes - **Fairness** – lottery and allocation rules are applied uniformly - **Accountability** – actions performed by users are recorded and traceable - **Data accuracy** – structured forms and validations reduce errors - **Standardization** – all districts and schools follow the same process ### **Overall purpose** In simple terms, RTE-DPG-MIS is a single digital bridge between parents, schools and the education department. It ensures that RTE admissions are conducted in a transparent, accountable and well-monitored manner, and that eligible children receive admission benefits in a fair and timely way.