The Maharashtra government has fixed the reimbursement for students admitted under the Right to Education (RTE) Act (25 per cent quota) at R17,670 per student for the academic year 2024-25. However, private school administrators have given a thumbs down to this decision, calling the amount insufficient given rising operational costs, inflation, and teacher salaries. Many are demanding an increase to Rs 30,000 per student.

Under the RTE Act, private unaided schools are required to reserve 25 per cent of entry-level seats for students from economically weaker sections, with the government reimbursing their tuition fees. Section 12(2) of the Act stipulates that the government must reimburse schools for the tuition fees of these students.