Part III - Fundamental Rights (12–35)

Article 21A: Right to education

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¹[21A. Right to education.—The State shall provide free and compulsory education to all children of the age of six to fourteen years in such manner as the State may, by law, determine.]

1. Ins. by the Constitution (Eighty-sixth Amendment) Act, 2002, s. 2 (w.e.f. 1-4-2010).

Official reference: Constitution of India, as on 1 May 2024 (English) · Link verified 2026-09-30

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