Delhi Private School Fees: No Hike This Year, New Law From 2026-27 Session

• The Delhi government has postponed the implementation of the new private school fee regulation law to the 2026-27 session, initially planned for 2025-26.
• No private school in Delhi will be allowed to increase fees for the current 2025-26 session; fees will remain as of April 1, 2025.
• Schools must form a School Level Fee Regulation Committee (SLFRC) within 10 days, and submit proposed fees for 2026-29 within 14 days of committee formation.
• An appeal committee will be established in each district within 30 days for parents to lodge complaints about unreasonable fees.
• Education Minister Ashish Sood stated this decision protects parents from arbitrary fee hikes, ensuring fees are monitored for future years.

Why It Matters: Delhi private school fees will not increase this year, with new regulations deferred to the 2026-27 session.