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A viral post by Rishabh Jain, an IIT Bombay graduate and entrepreneur, has brought attention to the escalating costs of school fees in India. Jain, a Jaipur-based father, raised alarm over the high fees being charged by reputed schools in the city, specifically highlighting a fee of over ₹4 lakh for a Class 1 student. His post has resonated with thousands of parents and sparked widespread debate on social media, with many agreeing that quality education has become an unaffordable luxury for the middle class.
In his post shared on X (formerly Twitter), Jain expressed his frustration at the growing financial burden of education. “My daughter will start Grade 1 next year, and this is the fee structure of one of the schools we are considering in our city. Note that other good schools also have similar fees,” he wrote, attaching a detailed breakdown of the ₹4.27 lakh annual fee. According to Jain, the high fees are not isolated but indicative of a broader trend in Jaipur’s premium schools.
Jain explained that he was looking to enrol his daughter in a good school when he was shocked by the exorbitant cost of education. The IITian went on to state that even those earning ₹20 lakh annually, which is considered a comfortable salary for many in India, would find it difficult to afford such fees. “At ₹20 lakh income, you fall into the highest tax bracket, and after taxes and necessities like food, clothing, rent, and EMIs, there is hardly enough left to cover such high school fees,” Jain argued.
Jain further pointed out that the cost of quality education has become so steep that middle-class families are being forced to choose between basic living expenses and their children’s education. “In the remaining ₹10 lakh, you either pay rent, buy food, or send your kids to school,” he wrote. Jain also emphasized that, unlike the wealthy, people in the ₹20 lakh annual income bracket do not benefit from government subsidies or loan waivers, making it even harder for them to afford expensive education.
The post has struck a chord with many parents, with over 1.5 million views on X. Many users expressed their agreement, criticizing the rising cost of education and calling it “outrageous.” Some parents shared their personal experiences of struggling with high school fees, reflecting the wider concern about the affordability of education in urban India.
However, the post also sparked controversy, with some users accusing Jain of exaggerating the issue. “Bro, it feels like you are exaggerating the numbers! And also purposefully you have picked the costliest school in your city to make this tweet!” one user commented. Jain responded by saying, “It may feel like I am exaggerating, trust me I am not. Get married & settle in a big city to find for yourself.”
Another user shared a broader perspective, comparing India’s education costs to high-tax countries, where taxes fund quality education and healthcare. “I always tell people that they need to count the money they spend for good education as part of taxes, since in most high-tax countries once you pay taxes, it covers quality education and sometimes healthcare too,” they wrote.
The debate has highlighted the growing concern among parents about the rising costs of education in India, especially in private institutions, where fees have been climbing sharply in recent years. While some argue that private schools offer better infrastructure and teaching standards, others feel that the escalating fees are putting quality education beyond the reach of many families, particularly those in the middle-income bracket.
As the conversation continues, it’s clear that the issue of unaffordable education costs is a pressing concern for many families across India. The viral post has opened the door to a wider discussion on how to make quality education accessible to all, without burdening parents with exorbitant fees.
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