03 May 2011
Yes Admission Fees for school and colleges are allowable deduction as tuition fees u/s 80C. Points to remember:
*The fees should be paid to university, college, school or other educational institution. No deduction available for fees paid for private tuition’s , coaching courses for admission in professional courses or any other type of courses are not covered as that fee is not paid for FULL time education.
*University, college, school or other educational institution must be situated in India though it can be affiliated to any foreign institutes.
*Not allowable Expenses:-
1. Development fees or donation not eligible.
2. Transport charges, hostel charges, Mess charges, library fees, scooter/cycle/car stand charges incurred for education are not allowed.
3. Late fees is not eligible for deduction.
4. Term Fees is not eligible for deduction. (Note: Above list is not exhaustive.)
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