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Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann Bans Unregulated Private School Fee Hikes
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🗓 14 Jul 2026, 09:48 AM
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Punjab’s Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann has issued a directive to stop arbitrary fee hikes in private schools, setting limits on annual increases and requiring prior approval from the Education Department.
Punjab’s government, led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, has announced a new policy to curb arbitrary fee hikes in private schools across the state.
The directive mandates that schools submit their fee structures to the Education Department and prohibits increases beyond 5% per annum without official approval.
The move aims to protect parents from sudden cost escalations and has been welcomed by education experts as a step toward greater affordability.
Implementation will take effect from the next academic year; schools violating the guidelines may face penalties and loss of operating licenses.
The directive mandates that schools submit their fee structures to the Education Department and prohibits increases beyond 5% per annum without official approval.
The move aims to protect parents from sudden cost escalations and has been welcomed by education experts as a step toward greater affordability.
Implementation will take effect from the next academic year; schools violating the guidelines may face penalties and loss of operating licenses.