Overview
- Aviral Bhatnagar, an IIT Bombay alumnus and AJVC founder, said his cousin’s daughter’s UKG fees in Mumbai exceed ₹4 lakh a year, noting his four-year IIT fees were roughly half that.
- New reporting cites education inflation running about 10–12% annually compared with 5–6% overall, with many urban private-school bills commonly reaching ₹2.5–3.5 lakh and jumping 50–80% in three years.
- Parents recount totals near ₹4–5 lakh once admission fees, refundable deposits, monthly tuition, transport, uniforms, and activities are included, with examples from Gurugram and Noida.
- Online reactions differ over causes such as inflation, status-led choices, or systemic gaps in public education, while suggestions range from homeschooling to AI-based tutoring, which Bhatnagar referenced.
- The X post, shared on February 18, drew roughly 65,000 views, and coverage relies on personal accounts rather than a named school’s published fee schedule, with Hindustan Times seeking further details.