Which among the following Constitutional Amendment made Right to Education of a Fundamental Right?

Correct option is B

Correct Answer:B. 86

• The 86th Constitutional Amendment Act, 2002 made the Right to Education a Fundamental Right.

• It inserted Article 21A in the Constitution.

• Article 21A guarantees free and compulsory education to all children aged 6 to 14 years.

• Came into effect on 1st April 2010 with the enactment of the Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education (RTE) Act, 2009.

• Fundamental Rights are covered under Part III of the Indian Constitution.

• Article 45 (Directive Principle) was also amended to change the age limit from 14 to 6 years.

• This was a major step towards achieving universal elementary education in India.

• The RTE Act mandates:

  • No capitation fees or screening for admission

  • Reservation of 25% seats in private unaided schools for economically weaker sections

  • Prohibition of physical punishment and mental harassment