In India, GST is an indirect tax on all goods and services. As the Government is aiming to provide education to every child, essential educational services have kept out of GST's ambit. However, specific academic courses and training programs attracted GST and taxed at the standard rate of 18%. Hence, the GST will be applicable and depend on the type, of course, he/she is opting for.

As per the Goods and Service Tax Act, 2017, an “educational institution” is defined as an academic foundation providing services of:

• Pre-school Level to higher secondary school level;
• Education for degree qualification recognized by any University;
• Education under an approved vocational education course;

Clauses of GST Registration for Educational Institutions:

• If educational institutions provide education as services, then such fees are not chargeable, and GST is NOT MANDATORY for such institutions.
• If educational institutions provide additional supplies such as books, shoes, or uniforms, such institutions can get GST registration.
• In higher educational institutions, services such as transportation, housekeeping, services related to admission, or examination are liable to be charged under GST. This is set to higher educational institutions.

How to Register GST Online?

As we all know, the GST registration procedure takes place online, and one can quickly get it done by uploading the necessary documents on the GST portal. 

Online Legal India™ is a singular platform trusted by 1,20,000 happy and satisfied clients in the country where the GST experts help you to get your educational institute registered under GST at the quickest and in a concise span. Starting from GSTIN Registration to GST Return Filings, we take care of everything!

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