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Private Kindergarten Costs 22 Times Higher Than Government Schools

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Private Kindergarten Costs 22 Times Higher Than Government SchoolsSaralnama

Private kindergarten education in India costs ₹17,988 per year on average in rural areas. This is 22 times higher than government pre-primary schools at ₹823. The cost gap narrows at higher levels. In urban areas, private kindergarten costs ₹26,188, 16 times more than government schools. State data shows even wider gaps. Urban Karnataka has the highest multiple of 72 times. From today, private school costs rise only slightly across levels. Until higher secondary, government school costs increase nearly ninefold. Next, experts may study reasons for high private pre-primary costs. (Updated 11 Sep 2025, 07:47 IST; source: link)

Key Points

  • Private kindergarten education in India costs ₹17,988 per year on average in rural areas
  • This is 22 times higher than government pre-primary schools at ₹823
  • The cost gap narrows at higher levels