Parents struggle as school fees skyrocket in Bengaluru, Delhi, and Mumbai: What's behind the steep surge in tuition rates?

Parents in Bengaluru and other major cities are grappling with steep private school fee hikes, with increases ranging from 10% to 30%. Schools justify these hikes by citing operational costs, teacher salary revisions, and post-pandemic financial recovery. However, parents argue these hikes are excessive and unfair, leading to protests and calls for better regulatory oversight.