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Educational Institution Bus Tax Calculator

Calculate statutory motor vehicle tax for Government, Aided, and Private (Un-Aided) Educational Institution Buses under **Schedule I - Sl.No. 7(ii)**. Rates are automatically queried from Tax Administration rules.

Tax Calculator Inputs

Select ownership category of the educational institution.

(Number of seats including driver)

Total sanctioned seating capacity including driver and conductor.

Base tax schedule specifies quarterly rates. Pro-rata adjustments apply for monthly/annual payments.

Ready for Tax Calculation

Select the institution type, enter total seating capacity including driver, and click calculate to view full statutory breakdown.

Statutory Provisions for Educational Institution Buses (Schedule I - Sl.No. 7(ii))

  • Government & Aided Educational Institutions (w.e.f 01/04/2018):
    - Seats ≤ 20: ₹500.00 per quarter (Fixed Rate).
    - Seats > 20: ₹1,000.00 per quarter (Fixed Rate).
  • Private / Un-Aided Educational Institutions (w.e.f 01/04/2020):
    - Seats ≤ 20: ₹50.00 per seat per quarter.
    - Seats > 20: ₹100.00 per seat per quarter.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common queries regarding educational bus taxation.

Buses owned by recognized schools, colleges, and educational institutions and used solely for the transport of students or staff qualify for the concession under Schedule I - Sl.No. 7(ii).

Government and Aided educational institution buses are charged a quarterly flat/fixed rate (₹500 for ≤20 seats, ₹1,000 for >20 seats, w.e.f. 01/04/2018). Private/Un-aided institutions pay a per-seat rate (₹50/seat for ≤20 seats, ₹100/seat for >20 seats, w.e.f. 01/04/2020).

Yes. The total seating capacity of the vehicle includes the driver and other attendants (e.g., conductor/cleaner) as per the vehicle's registration certificate.

Yes. The base tax is quarterly. However, pro-rata calculation is supported for monthly payment (1/3 of the quarterly rate) and annual payment (4 times the quarterly rate).