Schools now feel like startups: Wealth manager says she won’t send child to private school as fee hikes soar

Hyderabad school fees reach ₹4 lakh for LKG. Many schools demand full fees upfront. Fee hikes are spiraling across Indian cities. Education inflation is more than double India’s general rate. School costs rose significantly between 2014 and 2018. Uniforms, books, and transport add to the burden. Enrollments dropped as families seek cheaper options. Private schools resemble startups now.