Kendriya Vidyalayas (KVs) are CBSE schools run by the Kendriya Vidyalaya Sangathan under the Ministry of Education. Their fees are a fraction of private school fees, which is one reason KV seats are so competitive. Here is the fee structure parents should expect for 2026-27, as listed in KV fee notices.
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KV fee components
| Component | Amount | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| Admission fee | ₹25 (one time) | New admissions |
| Re-admission fee | ₹100 | Students re-admitted |
| Tuition fee | ₹200/month (Classes 9–10); ₹300/month (Classes 11–12 Commerce/Humanities); ₹400/month (Classes 11–12 Science) | Boys only; girls are exempt |
| Computer fee | ₹100/month from Class 3; ₹150/month for Computer Science students in Classes 11–12 | All, unless exempt |
| Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi (VVN) | ₹500/month | Classes 1–12, unless exempt |
Class-wise monthly KV fees (approximate)
| Class | Boys (per month) | Girls (per month) | Boys (per year, approx.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | ₹500 | ₹500 | ₹6,000 |
| 3–8 | ₹600 | ₹600 | ₹7,200 |
| 9–10 | ₹800 | ₹600 | ₹9,600 |
| 11–12 Commerce / Humanities | ₹900 | ₹600 | ₹10,800 |
| 11–12 Science | ₹1,000 | ₹600 | ₹12,000 |
| 11–12 Science with Computer Science | ₹1,050 | ₹650 | ₹12,600 |
Totals add tuition, computer fee and VVN. Individual KVs may add small charges (for example, for activities), and KVS can revise fees, so confirm with your school’s fee notice.
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Who is exempt from KV fees?
| Category | Tuition | Computer fee | VVN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Girl students (Classes 1–12) | Exempt | Pay | Pay |
| SC/ST students | Exempt | Pay | Pay |
| Children of KVS employees | Exempt | Pay | Pay |
| Children of parents with a BPL card | Exempt | Pay | Exempt |
| Students with disabilities | Exempt | — | Exempt |
| Single girl child (Classes 6–12) | Exempt | Exempt | Exempt |
| Children of armed forces personnel killed or disabled in hostilities | Exempt | Pay | Exempt |
Families facing an emergency can request a VVN exemption for one academic session. Ask the principal for the current rules and the documents needed.
How to pay KV fees
- Fees are paid quarterly, within the first 15 days of each quarter.
- Most KVs accept online payment through the bank link on the school website; you need the student’s unique ID and date of birth.
- Offline payment is made through a challan at the designated bank branch.
- Keep every receipt; you will need them for transfer certificates and income-tax claims on tuition fees.
KV fees vs private school fees
A boy in Class 11 Science pays about ₹12,000 a year in a KV. A mid-range private CBSE school in a big city often charges ₹60,000–1.5 lakh a year, before transport and books. If you are comparing options, see our KVS admission 2027-28 guide and compare private schools near you on PickMySchool.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the monthly fee of Kendriya Vidyalaya?
About ₹500 a month in Classes 1–2, ₹600 in Classes 3–8, and ₹800 to ₹1,050 a month for boys in Classes 9–12 depending on stream. Girls pay ₹600–650 because they are exempt from tuition fees.
What is VVN in Kendriya Vidyalaya?
VVN stands for Vidyalaya Vikas Nidhi, a development fund of ₹500 a month used for school facilities. Most students pay it unless they fall in an exempt category.
Are girls exempt from KV fees?
Girls are exempt from the tuition fee in all classes but pay the computer fee and VVN. A single girl child in Classes 6–12 is exempt from all three.
How often are KV fees paid?
Quarterly, within the first 15 days of each quarter, online or through a bank challan.
Do KV fees change every year?
KVS revises fees occasionally, not every year. Always check the current fee notice of your Kendriya Vidyalaya.
