Telangana Private Schools Seek Approval for Fee Hikes Above 15%

TRSMA Proposes Categorization of Fee Structures in Schools

Private schools in Telangana have proposed a 15% annual fee hike and introduced guidelines for handling fee defaulters. The Telangana Recognized School Managements Association (TRSMA) stated that any fee hike exceeding 15% should require approval from the Fee Regulation Committee.

TRSMA President Sadula Madhusudhan emphasized the importance of fee regulation to prevent any exploitation of students and parents. Meanwhile, Honorary President S. Sreenivas Reddy pointed out that 10-20% of students in budget private schools default on fees annually. Additionally, recommendations from political leaders and government officials for fee concessions have become a growing concern for school management.

Categorization of Fee Structures

TRSMA has also proposed a categorization of fee structures in private schools, suggesting separate slabs for:

Pre-primary
Primary
Upper Primary
High School

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Need for Fee Regulation

TRSMA President Sadula Madhusudhan acknowledged the necessity of fee regulation to prevent private schools from exploiting students and parents. He emphasized that fee hikes should be justified and transparent, ensuring that schools maintain financial sustainability while keeping education accessible.

Meanwhile, TRSMA Honorary President S. Sreenivas Reddy highlighted a significant concern: 10-20% of students in budget private schools default on fees annually

The Telangana government has been under constant pressure from parents to introduce concrete policies regulating private school fees. While discussions on fee regulation laws have been ongoing, no firm decision has been made yet. Parents are hopeful that the government will take necessary steps to prevent arbitrary fee hikes and ensure affordable education for all.