GST for tutors and coaching centres

Education has a split treatment: formal schooling is exempt, but most private coaching is not.

The line

• Services by recognised schools and colleges up to higher secondary are generally exempt
• Private coaching centres, test-prep and skill classes are generally taxable at 18%
• Online courses and content sales usually follow the same 18% treatment

Registration

Register once your taxable coaching turnover crosses ₹20 lakh (₹10 lakh in special-category states). Make a GST invoice for your fees free.