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Fee Receipt GST Format School — What Jaipur School Owners Must Know in 2026

Quick Answer: Jaipur schools must issue GST-compliant fee receipts showing GSTIN, SAC code 999293, and a clear tax breakdown (usually 0% for core education up to higher secondary). Non-compliance risks penalties under CGST/SGST. TACHY ERP auto-generates CBSE/ICSE/State Board-aligned receipts at Rs.49/student/year, goes live in 3-7 days with free data migration, and covers 25+ modules including fee automation, face attendance, transport, and HR payroll.

Why the Fee Receipt GST Format School Owners Use Matters in 2026

The fee receipt GST format school administrators rely on has tightened significantly since the 2022 CBSE circular and subsequent GST council clarifications. For Jaipur schools — whether CBSE, ICSE, or Rajasthan Board affiliated — the receipt is no longer just an acknowledgment. It is a legal document that must withstand scrutiny from parents, auditors, and the tax department.

Core educational services up to higher secondary remain exempt under Notification No. 12/2017-Central Tax (Rate) (SAC 999293). However, ancillary charges — transport, hostel, uniform, canteen, coaching — attract 18% GST if the school’s aggregate turnover crosses Rs.20 lakh (Rs.10 lakh for special category states). Rajasthan is not a special category state, so the Rs.20 lakh threshold applies.

Missing a single mandatory field — GSTIN, SAC code, place of supply, or taxable value split — can trigger a notice under Section 31 of the CGST Act. Penalties start at Rs.10,000 or the tax amount involved, whichever is higher. In Jaipur’s competitive market, a compliance slip-up also damages parent trust.

What Must Appear on Every GST-Compliant Fee Receipt

Mandatory Field Description Example for Jaipur School
School Legal Name & Address As registered on GST portal "ABC Shiksha Samiti, Vidhyadhar Nagar, Jaipur 302039"
GSTIN 15-digit PAN-based ID 08AAAAA0000A1Z5 (Rajasthan code = 08)
Receipt Number & Date Unique sequential series per FY FEE/2026-27/00145 dated 05-Apr-2026
Student Details Name, Admission No., Class, Section "Aarav Sharma, ADM/2024/089, Class 9-B"
SAC Code Service Accounting Code 999293 (education), 996411 (transport)
Fee Breakdown Tuition, Transport, Hostel, Other Tuition ₹45,000 (exempt), Transport ₹12,000 @18%
Taxable Value & Tax Separate rows for exempt & taxable Taxable ₹12,000, CGST ₹1,080, SGST ₹1,080
Total Amount In figures and words ₹59,160 (Fifty-Nine Thousand One Hundred Sixty)
Place of Supply City/State Jaipur, Rajasthan
Authorized Signatory Principal / Accounts Head Digital or wet signature

Checklist before you print or email any receipt: - [ ] GSTIN matches the school’s registration certificate - [ ] SAC code 999293 used for tuition; correct codes for taxable services - [ ] Exempt and taxable amounts shown in separate rows - [ ] CGST + SGST (not IGST) for intra-Rajasthan supplies - [ ] Receipt series reset each financial year (April–March) - [ ] Digital copy auto-emailed to parent and stored for 6+ years - [ ] QR code linking to verification portal (optional but recommended)

How TACHY ERP Automates the Entire Fee Receipt Workflow

Manual Excel templates break down when you manage 1,200+ students across multiple fee heads, sibling discounts, RTE reimbursements, and mid-year admissions. TACHY’s fee module — part of a 25+ module suite — handles every edge case:

Pricing starts at Rs.49/student/year. A 1,500-student school pays roughly ₹73,500/year for the full platform — fee automation, face recognition attendance, face login, exam & report cards, transport tracking, HR & payroll, and a parent app. Go-live takes 3-7 days with free historical data migration and on-site staff training. See how it works for Jaipur schools at school ERP in Jaipur or explore all locations.

Common Mistakes Jaipur Schools Still Make in 2026

  1. Using a single SAC code for everything — Tuition is 999293 (exempt). Transport is 996411 (18%). Hostel is 996311 (18% if standalone). Mixing them invites a show-cause notice.
  2. Printing IGST instead of CGST+SGST — Jaipur to Jaipur is intra-state. IGST is only for inter-state supplies.
  3. Omitting the place of supply — Mandatory under Rule 46 of CGST Rules. "Jaipur, Rajasthan" must appear.
  4. Not issuing revised receipts for part-payments — Every payment event needs a unique receipt number.
  5. Relying on the accountant’s memory for GSTIN — One typo (e.g., wrong state code) invalidates 500 receipts.

How Much Does a School ERP Cost in Jaipur?

Most vendors quote per-module or per-user pricing that balloons to ₹2–3 lakh/year for a mid-size school. TACHY’s flat Rs.49/student/year includes every module — no hidden add-ons for SMS, mobile app, or biometric integration. A 800-student school pays ₹39,200/year. A 3,000-student school pays ₹1,47,000/year. Free migration, free training, and a dedicated success manager are standard. Compare that to the cost of a single GST penalty.

Can Parents Verify Fee Receipts Online?

Yes. TACHY generates a unique QR code on every receipt. Parents scan it to view the original receipt on the school’s verification page — no login required. This builds transparency and reduces "lost receipt" disputes during admission season or RTE audits. The parent app also shows fee history, due dates, and payment receipts for all siblings in one dashboard.

FAQ

### Is GST applicable on school tuition fees in Jaipur in 2026?

No. Tuition fees for pre-school to higher secondary (Class 12) are exempt under SAC 999293 per Notification 12/2017-CT(Rate). However, transport, hostel, canteen, uniform, and coaching fees attract 18% GST if the school’s annual aggregate turnover exceeds Rs.20 lakh.

### What SAC code should Jaipur schools use for transport fees on the receipt?

Use SAC 996411 (Passenger transport services). Show the transport amount as a separate line item with 9% CGST + 9% SGST. Do not club it with tuition under SAC 999293 — that misclassification is a top audit trigger.

### How long must schools retain fee receipt records under GST law?

Minimum 6 years from the due date of filing the annual return for the relevant financial year (Section 36, CGST Act). TACHY stores every receipt digitally with immutable audit trails, accessible instantly during departmental queries.


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Published 2026-10-12 · © 2026 TACHY SCHOOL ERP · School ERP in Jaipur