Gst provision for educational institution running higher educational with hostal

This discussion clarifies the Goods and Services Tax (GST) provisions for educational institutions operating higher education courses alongside hostel facilities. While boarding and lodging services in pre-school to higher secondary hostels are exempt from GST, the query specifically addresses hostels for degree and engineering colleges. The latest updates indicate that the government has refuted claims of an 18% GST charge on hostel services provided by educational institutions, suggesting potential exemptions may apply to higher education hostels as well, though further clarification might be needed.