Centre asks States, UTs to adopt UPI for collecting admission, exam fees in schools

Union Education Ministry has urged schools across States and Union Territories (UTs) to adopt the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) for collecting admission and examination fees. The move is aimed at modernising administrative processes and enhancing convenience for parents and students. In a letter addressed to States, UTs, and autonomous bodies such as NCERT, CBSE, KVS, and NVS, the Department of School Education and Literacy emphasised leveraging digital payment platforms like UPI, mobile wallets, and net banking to streamline financial transactions in schools. The move is part of broader efforts to promote ‘Ease of Living and Schooling’ through legislative, policy, and institutional reforms. The adoption of digital payment systems is expected to bring multiple benefits, includ