The issue of education in India has always been the center of political discussion. Opposition parties have often questioned the government on this issue. But today, taking you away from these controversies, we will tell you about the educational journey of two big leaders of the country’s oldest party Congress, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi. Along with this, we will know how much were the fees in their schools and colleges, and can your children also study there?
From where and how much has Rahul Gandhi studied?
Rahul Gandhi received his early education from St. Columba’s School in Delhi, but due to security reasons, he was sent to the prestigious The Doon School in Dehradun. He studied here from 1981 to 1983. After this, Rahul Gandhi took admission in St. Stephen’s College in Delhi in 1989, but due to security reasons, he could only appear for the first year’s examination. After this, he turned to Harvard University for his further studies.
However, after the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi in 1991, he was sent to Rollins College in Florida for his safety, from where he studied from 1991-1994 and completed his graduation. After this, he obtained an MPhil degree from Trinity College of the University of Cambridge.
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How much is the fee in these schools and colleges?
- St.Colbans School: Annual fees 50 to 60 thousand rupees
- The Doon School: Annual fees around Rs 10 lakh
- St. Stephen’s College: Fees for BA is more than 1 lakh
- Harvard University: Around Rs 22 lakh per year
- Rollins College: Approx Rs 24 lakh per annum
- Trinity College, Cambridge: Around Rs 5 lakh per annum for MPhil
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Priyanka Gandhi’s education
Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi is also very active in politics. She completed her schooling from Delhi’s prestigious Modern School. After this, she graduated in Psychology from Jesus and Mary College of Delhi University. She also did her MA in Buddhist Studies from here.
What is the fees of Modern School and Jesus and Mary College?
- Modern School: First time admission is Rs 1 lakh 47 thousand and monthly fee is around Rs 12 thousand
- Jesus and Mary College: Annual fee is around 20 thousand rupees
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