FIR against Bengaluru school for collecting admission fees without approvals

According to the complaint, after the school’s assurance, Indu paid Rs 25,000 online the same day, but the school authorities did not produce any permission or licence documents.

She claimed that she then approached the local block education officer (BEO) and deputy director of public instruction (DDPI), but no action was taken despite complaints being filed.

Vivekananda M, DDPI of Bengaluru South, told The Indian Express that he reviewed the woman’s complaint and directed the police to file an FIR. Euro School have not taken the necessary permission from the education department. I have also asked the Anekal BEO to submit a report in this regard,” he added.

Guru Murthy, Anekal DDPI, told The Indian Express, “We found that the school did not have any permission to run, and we have directed them to withhold the admissions and to remove the boards outside the school. Besides the parent, we have also filed a complaint with the police.”

In response to The Indian Express’s queries, Euro School, in a statement, said the necessary permissions and approvals are part of a defined regulatory process that is currently underway.

The statement said, “We would like to reassure parents and stakeholders that all required permissions and approvals will be in place prior to the commencement of the academic session 2026–27. Expressions of Interest for Admissions are being sought and processed in line with standard timelines followed across the education sector. This process is part of our counselling process that helps a parent know of the options they have in choosing a direction for their children’s learning journey.”

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“We understand and appreciate parents’ needs, especially when it comes to their children’s education. Our team is actively engaging with the concerned authorities and are committed to complete all formalities within the stipulated framework and timelines,” it added.

In many of Bengaluru’s private schools, the admission applications were being issued from October last year. A police officer said, “The woman is worried that her daughter’s education is in jeopardy. We have also issued notice to the school authorities to appear before the police with the necessary documents.”

The Sarjapura police registered the case under Section 33 (registration of a recognised educational institution) of the Karnataka Education Act and Section 318 (4) [cheating and dishonestly inducing the delivery of property or valuable security] of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).