You should inform the school that you are not claiming any benefit of OBC 

2) you dint have caste certificate and want admission under general category 

Unless there is a law in your State which is unlikely then the school can not ask for caste certificate. More son when you are not seeking any benefit arising out of your caste.

Bring this to the notice of the education department if it is government or government aided school.

Otherwise lodge complaint with the Board under which it is affiliated. 

It’s only necessary if you claim any benefits otherwise they can’t compel you to produce it

No, caste certificate is not mandatory for general category admissions where no benefit or reservation is being claimed under SC/ST/OBC/EWS categories.
However, some private or aided schools may ask for caste certificate as a matter of internal recordkeeping or verification.

🧾 Detailed Legal Explanation:

1. As per Telangana Education Department Rules, for general admissions (i.e., not under reserved categories), the essential documents typically include:

   • Birth Certificate

   • Aadhaar (Child and Parent)

   • Address Proof

   • Passport-size Photographs

   • Transfer Certificate (if applicable)

2. Caste Certificate is only mandatory in the following cases:

   • If admission is sought under reserved quota (SC/ST/OBC/EWS)

   • If fee concession, scholarship, or other government benefits are being availed based on caste category

3. There is no government rule that mandates submission of caste certificate for general (non-reserved) admission. Therefore, asking for it in such cases is not legally justified unless the school wants to maintain demographic records.

👪 If Parent Doesn't Have Caste Certificate:

Since your caste falls under OBC, and if the school insists despite no reservation being claimed, you have the following options:

✔️ Option 1: Submit a Self-Declaration

You can submit a notarized self-declaration/affidavit stating:

• Your caste

• That you are not claiming any reservation

• That the caste certificate has not yet been issued

This can act as a temporary document until an official caste certificate is procured.

✔️ Option 2: Apply for Caste Certificate Online

• In Telangana, OBC caste certificates can be applied through MeeSeva portal: https://ts.meeseva.telangana.gov.in

• Once applied, you may submit the acknowledgment receipt as interim proof.

📝 Suggested Representation to School:

“We are seeking admission under general category and not availing any caste-based reservation or benefit. Therefore, we request that the admission be processed without insisting on caste certificate, in line with standard government norms for unaided/non-reserved admissions.”

⚖️ Conclusion:

• Caste certificate is not mandatory for non-reserved admissions.

• School cannot legally deny admission for not submitting caste certificate if no reservation is being claimed.

• If insisted, a self-declaration or application acknowledgment should be accepted.

Note: In case the school continues to insist, you may file a complaint with the District Education Officer (DEO) or the Telangana School Education Department.

• Caste certificate is NOT mandatory if you're not seeking any OBC/reservation benefits.

• Schools can ask for caste details, but you can leave it blank or write “General” if no proof is available.

• If the school insists, explain that you're not claiming any reservation and request admission without it.

• If needed in future, you can apply for an OBC certificate from the local Tehsildar or MeeSeva.

It's understandable to be concerned about this, especially when you're not seeking any specific benefits based on caste. Here's a breakdown of the situation in Telangana regarding caste certificates for primary school admission:

Is a Caste Certificate Necessary for Primary School Admission in Telangana?

• Generally, if you are not seeking admission under any reserved category (like OBC, SC, ST, EWS), a caste certificate should not be compulsory for primary school admission in Telangana.

• Documents like a birth certificate, Aadhaar card, and proof of residence are typically sufficient for general admission.

• However, some schools, especially private ones, might ask for it as part of their standard documentation, even if you are not applying under a reserved category. This could be for their internal record-keeping or to ensure accurate demographic data.

• The Telangana High Court has also indicated that individuals have a choice not to mention caste/religion in forms, and no child can be denied admission for not furnishing such details if they are not seeking benefits.

What is the Solution if You Don't Have a Verified Caste Certificate (Your Caste Comes Under OBC)?

Since your caste comes under OBC, and you don't have a verified certificate, here's what you can do:

1. Communicate Clearly with the School:

   • Inform the school explicitly that you are not claiming any benefits or admission under the OBC categoryand are seeking admission under the general category.

   • Ask them why they require the caste certificate if you are not seeking reservation. There might be a misunderstanding or a rigid internal policy.

2. Explore Alternatives (if the school insists):

   • Self-Declaration/Affidavit: You could offer to provide a self-declaration or an affidavit (notarized statement) stating your caste and that you are not seeking any reservation benefits. While not a formal caste certificate, some institutions might accept this in specific cases.

   • Previous School Records: If you or your spouse attended school in Telangana and your caste was recorded there (e.g., in a School Leaving Certificate or SSC Memo), that might serve as a supporting document.

   • Ancestral Records: Documents like ancestral ration cards or land ownership documents that mention the caste of your parents/grandparents might be considered as supporting evidence, though they are less direct.

3. Obtain an OBC Caste Certificate (If the School Remains Adamant or for Future Needs):

   • While you're not seeking benefits now, having an OBC certificate can be useful for various purposes later, including higher education or government schemes.

   • Process in Telangana (via Meeseva Centers):

     • Application Form: You can obtain the application form online or offline from your nearest Meeseva Centre.

     • Documents Required:

       • Application form for Caste Certificate.

       • Aadhaar Card (of parent and child).

       • Notary affidavit on non-judicial stamp paper of Rs. 10.

       • Relevant documentation regarding parent's properties (if applicable).

       • Food Security Card/Ration Card.

       • Proof of Caste: This is crucial. It could be an extract of your or your parent's/grandparent's primary school register, extract of Birth Register, extracts from Government Service Record (if it mentions caste), or a caste certificate issued to other family members.

       • Proof of Address (e.g., electricity bill).

       • Income Proof (sometimes required).

       • Passport size photographs.

     • Submission: Submit the filled application and documents at a Meeseva Centre.

     • Verification: The Tahsildar or Mandal Revenue Officer (MRO) will verify the information.

     • Issuance: Once verified, the caste certificate will be issued.

     • Fees: There's usually a small application fee (e.g., Rs. 35).

     • Tracking: You can track the status of your application online on the Meeseva Telangana website.

4. Escalate (if necessary):

   • If the school continues to insist on a caste certificate despite you not seeking any reservation, and you believe it's an undue demand, you could consider reaching out to the District Education Officer (DEO) or the relevant education department in Telangana. They can provide clarification on the official requirements for primary school admissions.

It is not mandatory for private schools in Telangana to demand a caste certificate for all students during admission. 

While some schools may request it, particularly if the student is seeking admission under a reserved category, it is not a universal requirement. 

Students applying under the general category are generally not required to submit a caste certificate. 

Some legal news outlets have reported that Telangana High Court has emphasized that individuals have the choice not to disclose their caste or religion on application forms, including school admission forms.

A caste certificate is not required for the general category, as this group has no reservation.

A caste certificate proves an individual belongs to which caste and is essential only for those in the reserved category.

If the school authorities still insist on the same, you may make a complaint against the school with the district education department and seek relief and remedy against the school

Caste certificate is not a document necessary for any purpose if you are not claiming any privilege. No such caste certificate  will be issued by any authority to forward castes. Ask the  school authority to make a written demand for caste certificate.

- If you are not taking benefit of OBC reservation then the school cannot ask for certificate , and hence you can refuse for the same on the ground that your Kid admission should be treated as general.

- However, if you are under OBC category , then you can apply before the Tehsildar for getting the said certificate issued . 

In Telangana, a caste certificate is not mandatory for general category admissions in primary school especially if you're not seeking any reservation benefit or quota-based seat (like OBC, SC, ST). Schools cannot force you to submit a caste certificate if you're applying under open/merit/general category.

However, if:

You mention the caste (like OBC) in the admission form, or

The school is maintaining caste-wise records,

then they may ask for a parent’s caste certificate as verification mainly for administrative or statistical purposes.

What you can do:

Politely inform the school that you're not availing any OBC benefit, and hence the caste certificate shouldn’t be required.

If they insist, you can request them to allow you to submit a declaration/affidavit stating:

Your caste (for record only)

That you're not claiming any reservation or benefit

You currently do not possess a caste certificate

This affidavit is often accepted when official proof is not available and no benefit is being claimed.

DEAR SIR/MADAM,

It is suggested that if your residential area comes under urban area, then apply and get the caste certificate from the Tehsil office and if the area is rural, the same can be obtained from circle office/BDO office.