After court order on govt role, private schools in Bengaluru increase fees by 30%-40%

After a recent court order allowing private schools in Bengaluru to decide their own fee structure, several schools have increased their fees by a significant margin of 30%-40%. This has caused concern and outrage among parents, who are struggling to cope with the financial burden of the pandemic.

The Karnataka High Court had earlier ruled that the state government could not regulate the fees charged by private schools. The court directed private schools to form a committee to decide on the fee structure and ensure that it was reasonable and in compliance with the law.

However, several private schools have taken advantage of this ruling and have increased their fees substantially, citing rising costs and the need to maintain quality education standards. The fee hikes have been particularly high for higher grades and have left many parents struggling to cope.

Parents have expressed their frustration and anger at the fee hikes, stating that they were already struggling to make ends meet due to the pandemic’s financial impact. They have also accused private schools of being insensitive to the plight of parents and exploiting the situation for their benefit.

The state government has also expressed concern over the fee hikes and has promised to take action against schools that violate the law. The government has stated that it will ensure that private schools comply with the law and do not exploit parents by charging unreasonable fees.

Staff Reporter