Punjab Private School Fee Regulation : The Punjab government has introduced a major reform in the education sector by approving a cap on annual fee increases by private unaided schools. The decision comes after Governor Gulab Chand Kataria approved the state’s fee regulation ordinance, which limits fee hikes to a maximum of 5% per year.
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann shared the development through his official X account and described the move as an important step in the interest of students and parents. He thanked the Governor for approving the ordinance aimed at preventing unreasonable increases in school fees.
New Ordinance to Protect Parents from Arbitrary Fee Increases
Under the Punjab private school fee regulation, private unaided educational institutions will no longer be allowed to increase annual fees beyond the fixed 5% limit at their own discretion.
The government stated that the decision is designed to bring transparency to the fee structure and provide financial relief to families facing rising education expenses.
Bhagwant Mann Highlights Affordable Education Goal
Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann said that education should not become a commercial activity and assured that the government would continue working towards reducing the financial burden on ordinary families.
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The Punjab private school fee regulation initiative reflects the government’s focus on making quality education accessible while ensuring that parents are not affected by sudden and excessive fee increases.
Governor Approves Punjab Fee Regulation Amendment Ordinance
The approved order includes amendments under The Punjab Regulation of Fee of Unaided Education Institutions (Amendment) Ordinance, 2026, bringing the new fee limit into effect across the state.
ਮਾਨਯੋਗ ਗਵਰਨਰ ਸਾਹਿਬ ਦਾ ਤਹਿ ਦਿਲੋਂ ਧੰਨਵਾਦ ਜਿਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਨੇ ਪੰਜਾਬ ਦੇ ਬੱਚਿਆਂ ਅਤੇ ਮਾਪਿਆਂ ਦੇ ਹੱਕ ਵਿੱਚ ਲਏ ਸਾਡੇ ਵੱਡੇ ਫ਼ੈਸਲੇ ‘ਤੇ ਮੋਹਰ ਲਗਾ ਦਿੱਤੀ ਹੈ…
ਪ੍ਰਾਈਵੇਟ ਸਕੂਲਾਂ ਦੀਆਂ ਫੀਸਾਂ ਦੀ ਲੁੱਟ ਨੂੰ ਨੱਥ ਪਾਉਣ ਲਈ ਸਾਡੀ ਸਰਕਾਰ ਵੱਲੋਂ ਲਿਆਂਦੇ ਗਏ “The Punjab Regulation of Fee of Unaided Education Institutions… pic.twitter.com/cDNiufndYt— Bhagwant Mann (@BhagwantMann) July 13, 2026
The government believes the reform will strengthen accountability among private schools and create a balanced system where students’ education needs and parents’ financial concerns are both considered.
Step Towards Transparent Education System
The Punjab private school fee regulation is being seen as a significant step towards improving transparency in the education sector. By controlling excessive fee hikes, the government aims to support families while ensuring a fair approach for educational institutions.
The Punjab government said it will continue introducing measures focused on affordable education and reducing challenges faced by parents across the state.