Clarification on Taxability of Educational Literature under GST Regime

The Ministry of Finance has recently addressed concerns regarding the potential financial impact of the Goods and Services Tax (GST) on the academic sector, specifically focusing on medical and educational books. In a formal response provided during a parliamentary session, the Government elucidated the current tax treatment of printed literature, aiming to settle apprehensions about increased costs for students and learners.

Parliamentary Inquiry Regarding Student Burden

The clarification emerged from Lok Sabha Unstarred Question No. 1505, dated February 09, 2026. The inquiry, raised by Shri Trivendra Singh Rawat, sought to understand if the current tax structure was imposing an undue financial strain on the education sector.