Admissions have started across many private schools

This trend has been observed ever since the onset of the Covid-19

Schools associated with KAMS have seen a 10-15% increase in fees

Parents in Bengaluru have been faced with an exorbitant increase in fees in schools. This comes at a time when the new academic year is yet to commence. Admissions have started across many private schools. Parents have alleged that a 30-40% hike in fees is being observed. They have expressed difficulty in meeting these demands. This trend has been observed ever since the onset of the Covid-19 virus induced pandemic. Students who lost one or more parents during this phase were faced with immense difficulty as a consequence.  

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Schools associated with The Associated Management of Primary and Secondary Schools in Karnataka (KAMS) have seen an increase in fees in the range of 10% to 15%. The Secretary of KAMS Shashikumar stated that an increase of 10-15% is unavoidable but an increase of 30% is outside legal boundaries. He suggested that parents must complain to the Department of School Education and Literacy with regard to this issue. 

It remains to be seen whether a complaint will result in any constructive action by the government. Whether their authority stretches itself to take any action on this issue is unclear at the moment. There has officially been no response from the government on this crisis.