Ministry of Education Warns Private Schools Against Illegal Early Admissions and Fee Hikes

Kathmandu. The Ministry of Education, Science and Technology has expressed serious concern over reports that some institutional schools are conducting early student admissions and charging exorbitant fees in violation of legal provisions. The Ministry issued a press release on Sunday highlighting this serious concern.

According to the Ministry, evidence has surfaced showing that some private schools across various districts are violating Rule 84 (4) and Rule 78 (c) of the Education Regulations, 2059 (including amendments), as well as the Supreme Court order dated 2082 Chaitra 20, by enrolling students and collecting fees before the start of the 2083 academic session.

The Ministry stated that such illegal activities in the responsible and dignified sector of school operations are not only inappropriate but also punishable, and has urged all schools to remain cautious.

The Ministry has directed all schools to enroll students only after the new academic session begins and to refrain from charging any fees other than those specified in the Institutional School Fee Determination Criteria Directive, 2072. Additionally, all local levels have been requested to initiate necessary legal processes to ensure that admission fees collected from parents in violation of the law are refunded.

The Ministry has also warned that schools failing to refund the fees within the stipulated time will face action under the Education Act, 2028, and other prevailing laws.