Noida Schools Can’t Force Book Buys; Fee Hike Capped At 7.23%
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Private schools in Gautam Buddh Nagar cannot force students to buy books, uniforms or other items from fixed vendors, and fee hikes for the 2026–27 academic session have been capped at 7.23 per cent, according to an official statement.
As per PTI, the decision was taken at a meeting of the District Fee Regulatory Committee chaired by District Magistrate Medha Roopam under the Uttar Pradesh Self-Financed Independent Schools (Fee Regulation) Act, 2018.
Schools have been told to avoid pushing specific shops for purchases and instead encourage the use of NCERT books. They have also been barred from changing uniforms within five academic years without prior approval from the committee.
The administration has asked schools not to change prescribed textbooks every year and to publish details of any fee hike on their websites.
The approved fee increase follows a formula linked to the Consumer Price Index plus 5 per cent, which comes to 7.23 per cent for the coming session.
To address complaints, a dedicated email ID has been issued where parents can report irregularities. Penalties have also been outlined. A first violation can attract a fine of up to Rs 1 lakh along with a refund of excess fees. A second offence may lead to a Rs 5 lakh penalty, while repeated violations could result in withdrawal of school recognition.
The statement also said schools running swimming pools must secure proper permissions and appoint male coaches for boys and female coaches for girls.
Authorities have warned that strict action will follow if schools fail to comply.
