The Bhagwant Mann Government has announced a major decision aimed at reducing the financial burden on parents by regulating annual fee hikes in private schools across the state.
Bhagwant Mann Government Caps Private School Fee Hike at 5%
Punjab Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains said that, under the Bhagwant Mann-led government, private schools will no longer be allowed to increase their annual fees by more than 5%. The government has also directed that any excess fee collected beyond the permitted limit must be refunded to parents.
Mann Orders Refund of Excess Charges
According to the minister, the move is intended to protect families from arbitrary and excessive fee increases while ensuring greater transparency and accountability in the private education sector. The decision is expected to provide significant financial relief to thousands of parents across Punjab.
The Punjab government described the policy as a landmark step in making quality education more affordable and preventing unnecessary financial pressure on households. Officials said the new regulations are part of the state’s broader efforts to strengthen oversight of private educational institutions and safeguard the interests of students and their families.
The government reiterated its commitment to ensuring that education remains accessible and affordable while maintaining a fair and transparent fee structure in private schools throughout Punjab.
