Parents in Bengaluru are struggling with a dramatic surge in school tuition for the 2025-26 session, with some institutions increasing fees by 10% to 30%. Over the past five years, educational costs have nearly doubled for many families, far outpacing the usual rise in living expenses.
A viral social media post recently brought attention to the issue, revealing how a parent’s third-grader’s annual fees skyrocketed to ₹2.1 lakh, excluding transport. Frustrated guardians argue that these spikes lack justification and transparency.
School management groups defend the increase, pointing to higher operational expenses, salary increments for teachers, and inflation. However, parents feel the hikes are unreasonable, fueling protests and growing discontent.
This concern isn’t limited to Bengaluru—cities like Mumbai and Delhi are witnessing similar patterns. In Mumbai, parents saw school fees climb up to 65% in a year, while in Delhi, some institutions bypassed regulations by retroactively raising charges without approval. Despite existing laws in some regions, enforcement remains weak, allowing private schools to implement arbitrary hikes.
With no uniform policy across states, families fear education is becoming unaffordable. Experts suggest linking fee adjustments to economic indicators to prevent exploitation. Without stronger oversight, the widening gap between affordability and quality learning could leave many students behind.
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