Fees Data · 2026-27
Compare School Fees in India — CBSE, ICSE, IB, IGCSE (2026-27)
See actual class-wise fees for 6,311+ schools across India. Filter by board, city, and class. No form required.
School fees in India vary enormously — from ₹20,000 per year for a State Board school in a tier-2 city to over ₹12,00,000 per year for an IB school in Mumbai or Bangalore. Until recently, parents had no way to compare this data without calling each school individually or submitting enquiry forms that result in sales calls. SchoolScout is India's only school discovery platform that shows actual class-wise fee data — not just a range — for schools across all major boards: CBSE, ICSE, IGCSE, IB, and State Board. This page helps parents understand typical fee ranges by board, find schools in their city, and compare actual costs before visiting or calling. All data is free to access, no registration required. Fee data is verified and dated so you know when it was last confirmed.
Data as of September 2026 · Fees vary by school — verify directly before applying.
School Fees by Board — Typical Ranges (2026-27)
₹30,000 – ₹4,00,000 / year
Central Board of Secondary Education. Most common board in India, widest school distribution.
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₹60,000 – ₹5,00,000 / year
Council for the Indian School Certificate Examinations. Strong focus on English language.
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₹1,50,000 – ₹6,00,000 / year
International General Certificate of Secondary Education (Cambridge). Common in metro cities.
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₹2,50,000 – ₹12,00,000 / year
International Baccalaureate. Globally recognized, highest average fees in India.
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₹20,000 – ₹1,50,000 / year
State-specific curriculum. Most affordable option, especially outside major cities.
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Ranges are typical annual fees across India. Actual fees vary by school and city. See each school's page for class-wise breakdown.
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Why Use SchoolScout for Fee Comparison?
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which board has the lowest school fees in India?
State Board schools typically have the lowest fees, ranging from ₹20,000–₹1,50,000 per year. CBSE schools start from around ₹30,000. IB schools are the most expensive, often exceeding ₹5,00,000–₹12,00,000 per year in metro cities.
How can I compare school fees without calling each school?
Use SchoolScout to see class-wise fee breakdowns for thousands of schools — no call, no form, no registration required. Filter by board, city, and class to compare directly.
Are CBSE school fees the same across India?
No. CBSE fees vary significantly by city and school. A CBSE school in Delhi might charge ₹50,000/year while one in Mumbai may charge ₹2,50,000+. SchoolScout lets you filter by city to compare local options.
Do IB schools charge more than ICSE schools?
Yes, generally. IB schools average ₹2,50,000–₹12,00,000/year while ICSE schools range ₹60,000–₹5,00,000/year. However, top ICSE schools in cities like Mumbai can approach IB-level fees.