Overview
- The District Fee Regulatory Committee, which met Tuesday, set the hike limit using a Consumer Price Index plus 5% formula for the 2026–27 session.
- Schools cannot require parents to buy books, uniforms, shoes, or supplies from specific vendors.
- Schools cannot change uniforms for five academic years without prior approval from the committee.
- Violations draw a fine up to ₹1 lakh with refunds for a first offence and ₹5 lakh for a second, with repeat breaches risking derecognition.
- Parents can report violations by email at feecommitteegbn@gmail.com, the committee’s new complaints channel.