Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Corporate Schools Accused of Commercializing Education in Tirupati
Some big private schools are making a lot of money by charging high fees and using other ways to get money from parents.
They start collecting money early, even before the school year starts.
They also make students buy special books and uniforms, which costs parents more.
People are complaining because they think these schools are focused on profit and not on helping kids learn.
They want the government to step in and stop the schools from charging so much.
Private schools, particularly corporate institutions, are accused of turning education into a business.
Schools allegedly conduct arbitrary admissions and collect irregular fees, even before the academic year begins.
Early admission discounts are used to later increase fees post-enrollment, along with practices like 'advance booking'.
Some institutions allegedly segregate students based on performance and charge high fees for coaching.
Student unions and parents demand government intervention to curb unethical practices and commercialization.
- Who
- Private schools, parents, student unions, and government officials.
- What
- Private schools, especially corporate ones, are accused of commercializing education through unfair practices.
- When
- Admissions for the 2025-26 academic year have begun even before the official start.
- Where
- Tirupati district, India
- Why
- Schools aim to profit by exploiting parental aspirations for their children's future.
Student Unions/Parents
Corporate Schools
Commercialization of Education
Student Unions/Parents
Unethical practices and unchecked commercialization of school education
Corporate Schools
Schools' Practices
- Location
- Tirupati, India
- Target
- Corporate Schools
- Allegations
- Arbitrary admissions, irregular fees
- Practices
- Early admissions, advance booking, hidden costs
- Demand
- Government Intervention
