The Delhi Government has notified the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fee) Act, 2025, aimed at ensuring transparency, curbing arbitrary fee hikes and creating a predictable, accountable system for both schools and parents.

The new policy lays down clear rules on permissible fees, strict auditing norms, time-bound appellate mechanisms and strong penalties for violations.

Under the revised structure, schools can charge only defined fee categories such as tuition, annual charges, development fees and specific user fees for optional services like transport or meals. Registration and admission fees are capped at Rs 25 and Rs 200, respectively, while caution money must be fully refundable without deductions. Development fees are strictly limited to 10 per cen

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