Kendriya Vidyalayas hike fees by 60%

KendriyaVidyalayas across the country have hiked their fee by more than 60%. Many parents said it was a substantial increase, but that they didn't mind paying for the facilities offered. The last fee hike was in 2009.

In a recent notification, the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan (KVS) said the computer fund and Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi would be doubled from the next academic year, taking the monthly fee for a Class 10 student from Rs 490 to Rs 800. There is no change in tuition fee. The revised fee for the 11 lakh KV students across the country will come into effect from April 1.

Children from BPL families and children with disabilities are exempted from paying both tuition fee and VVN contribution. Girls in Classes 6 to 12, who are the only child in the family, are exempt from paying tuition fee, computer fund and VVN contribution. In case of financial difficulties, a student can get exemption from paying VVN contribution for one academic session.