The Budhanilkantha Municipality has issued a directive regarding the implementation of approved school fees for the academic year 2083.
As per the decision of the Municipal Education Committee dated 2082/12/26, all private and residential schools operating within the municipality are required to follow the approved fee structure and guidelines.
Approved Fee Structure Guidelines
Schools are allowed to charge fees only under approved headings as per prevailing laws and municipal decisions:
- Admission Fee: As determined by the municipality, up to an amount equivalent to one month’s tuition fee during the study period
- Annual Fee: Equivalent to two months’ monthly fee, charged once a year.
- Examination Fee: Not exceeding 40% of the monthly fee. It may be collected annually or in installments. This includes costs such as examination management, certificate issuance, and transfer certificate printing.
- Educational Materials Fee: Equivalent to 10% of the monthly fee, charged once a year.
- Hostel Fee: To be determined through mutual agreement between parents and the school and approved by a parents’ meeting.
- Snack Fee: To be approved and implemented with the consent of at least two-thirds of parents in a parents’ meeting.
- Transportation Fee: To be determined and implemented through approval of at least two-thirds of parents in a parents’ meeting.
- Special Training Fee: Fees may be charged for training in sports, music, literature, and other extracurricular activities. These must be approved by at least two-thirds of parents in a parents’ meeting.
- In addition to the above, schools may charge the following:
- Security deposit (refundable later)
- Computer fee (only for students studying computer subjects)
- Educational tour fee
- Inter-school competition organizing fee
Monthly Fee Structure (2083)
Pre-Primary Level
| Class | Monthly Fee (NPR) |
|---|---|
| Play Group | 2,860 |
| Nursery | 2,970 |
| L.K.G. | 3,080 |
| U.K.G. | 3,190 |
Basic Level (Class-wise Categories)
| Class | Category A (NPR) | Category B (NPR) | Category C (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4,290 | 3,575 | 2,860 |
| 2 | 4,450 | 3,700 | 2,970 |
| 3 | 4,600 | 3,850 | 3,080 |
| 4 | 4,885 | 3,980 | 3,190 |
| 5 | 4,900 | 4,125 | 3,300 |
| 6 | 5,280 | 4,400 | 3,520 |
| 7 | 5,445 | 4,530 | 3,630 |
| 8 | 5,600 | 4,675 | 3,740 |
Secondary Level
| Class | Category A (NPR) | Category B (NPR) | Category C (NPR) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | 7,590 | 6,325 | 5,060 |
| 10 | 7,755 | 6,460 | 5,170 |
Key Directives
- Schools must charge fees only under approved headings as per government regulations and municipal decisions
- All schools must ensure that teacher and staff salaries and benefits are disbursed through bank accounts starting from the academic session 2083 (Baisakh)
- Fee structures must be transparent and approved through proper processes involving guardians where required
This directive aims to ensure transparency, standardization, and accountability in school fee practices across Budhanilkantha Municipality.
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