Bengaluru parents outraged by ₹2.1 lakh fee for third standard, demand government regulation

Bengaluru parents are voicing their anger over rising school fees after a viral post revealed a shocking ₹2.1 lakh fee structure for a third-standard student. The breakdown, shared by the Voice of Parents Association, includes ₹1.9 lakh for tuition, ₹9,000 as annual fees, and ₹11,449 labeled as "imprest."

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The association's post criticized the steep fees, stating, "₹2.1 lakh for 3rd standard in Bengaluru. No amount of inflation can justify this. The government regulates engineering college fees but ignores school fees. There's no business like school business."

While private schools have constitutional rights to establish and manage institutions, the association condemned the commercialization of education. It called for stricter regulations, the formation of fee determination committees, and greater transparency to curb profiteering and mismanagement.

2.1 lakhs fees for 3rd standard in Bengaluru

No amount of inflation can justify the rise in school fees.

Govt can regulate engineering college fees but dare touch school fees topic. Such is fear schools have created

There is no business like school business. pic.twitter.com/NotIZjf2UG

— Voice Of Parents Association ® (@VoiceOfParents2)

2.1 lakhs fees for 3rd standard in Bengaluru

No amount of inflation can justify the rise in school fees.

Govt can regulate engineering college fees but dare touch school fees topic. Such is fear schools have created

There is no business like school business. pic.twitter.com/NotIZjf2UG

— Voice Of Parents Association ® (@VoiceOfParents2) January 23, 2025

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The post sparked widespread debate on X. Some users defended the high fees, citing the cost of infrastructure and international curricula such as Cambridge and IB.

Others blamed the government for failing to provide quality education in public schools. "If the privileged chose government schools, their infrastructure would improve," one comment read. Another user pointed out, "Parents willing to pay such fees create this market."

The incident underscores growing concerns about education becoming increasingly inaccessible for middle-class families.