India, April 9 -- A review meeting of the District Fee Regulatory Committee (DFRC) was held on Tuesday, following complaints over school fee hikes. However, parents questioned its timing, saying that the academic session had already begun.

Officials said the fee hike for 2026-27 has been fixed at 7.23%, based on 5% plus the consumer price index (CPI). Schools were also directed not to force parents to buy books, uniforms, shoes or other materials from specific vendors.

Yatendar Kasana, president of the All Noida School Parents Association, alleged widespread violations. "Many schools have increased fees arbitrarily, some by 10% or more. Excess amount should be refunded or adjusted," he said.

District magistrate Medha Roopam, district i...