India, Feb. 15 -- New Delhi

The Apeejay School in Saket has reportedly denied admit cards to two Class 10 students for their board exams due to non-payment of hiked fees, for the past four academic years (2021-22 to 2025-26). The board exams are scheduled to start on February 17.

While parents of the two students alleged that they repeatedly tried to pay the fees approved by the directorate of education through cheques on time, the school reportedly refused to accept them, insisting on payment of hiked fees.

The school's principal, Sujeet Eric Masih, said that allowing students who have not paid their fees to take the examinations would discriminate against other students who made timely payments.

"An amount exceeding Rs.21 lakh has r...