The Nepalese government has taken decisive action against private schools charging excessive fees, following complaints from parents about arbitrary collections. The Ministry of Education has directed schools to adhere to the Institutional (Private) School Fee Determination Criteria Directive, 2015, which limits fees under 14 categories, including tuition and admission. Violations can result in fines up to Rs 25,000 and possible license cancellations. This move aligns with a Supreme Court order mandating that admissions should only occur after the academic session begins. In India, similar concerns have led to protests by parents in Delhi, who allege coercive tactics by private schools regarding fee disputes. The Delhi government has proposed the Delhi School Education (Transparency in Fixation and Regulation of Fees) Act, 2025, to regulate fees across approximately 1,700 private schools, but its implementation has been delayed until the 2026-27 academic session due to legal challenges.