Punjab Proposes New Registration Fees for Private Schools

A proposed change to the registration process for private schools in Punjab could significantly impact educational institutions in the region. The new system would allow these schools to register for a period of four years at a time, with fees tied to their monthly tuition rates. Schools that charge Rs. 1,500 per month would pay Rs.

10,000 for registration, while those charging up to Rs. 5,000 would pay Rs. 50,000. For schools charging Rs. 10,000 per month, the registration fee would be Rs. 100,000, and for those charging Rs. 20,000 per month, the fee would be Rs. 200,000. Schools with monthly tuition fees above Rs. 20,000 would pay Rs. 1 million for registration.

Upon the issuance of a new license, schools would only need to pay 50 percent of the applicable registration fee to maintain their registration. This proposal, along with a separate one for new rules and regulations governing private school registration, is currently under consideration by the Cabinet Committee. Once approved, the revised registration procedures and fee structure would become effective.