New Delhi, May 21 -- The Ministry of Education on Thursday clarified that the School Management Committee (SMC) Guidelines 2026 are not applicable to private unaided schools covered under Section 2(n)(iv) of the Right to Education (RTE) Act, provided such institutions do not receive any financial aid or grants from the government or local authorities.

In a statement posted on X, the Ministry said the clarification was being issued in view of concerns raised by certain sections regarding the implementation of the guidelines.

"With reference to concerns raised by certain sections of society regarding the School Management Committee Guidelines (SMCs) 2026, the Ministry of Education clarifies that the Guidelines are not applicable to privat...