Home Tutor Fees in Bengaluru 2026: ₹500–₹2,000/hr by Class & Subject

Typical hourly and monthly fee ranges in 2026

Bengaluru home tutor fees are typically quoted per hour or as a monthly package for a fixed number of sessions. As of early 2026, school-level tutoring for CBSE or ICSE Classes 5–8 runs ₹500–₹800 per hour for experienced tutors. Classes 9–10 command ₹700–₹1,000 per hour, especially for maths and science combinations. These figures assume the tutor travels to your home within a 5 km radius.

Monthly packages are common: eight sessions per month at ₹5,000–₹7,000 for middle school, or ₹8,000–₹12,000 for Class 10 board preparation with twice-weekly sessions. JEE and NEET home mentors charge ₹1,200–₹2,500 per hour depending on their own exam rank, years of experience, and whether they provide study material and mock tests. Always confirm what is included before comparing quotes.

• Classes 1–4 (all subjects): ₹400–₹600/hour
• Classes 5–8 (single subject): ₹500–₹800/hour
• Classes 9–10 (maths/science): ₹700–₹1,000/hour
• Class 11–12 (PCM/PCB): ₹900–₹1,500/hour
• JEE/NEET dedicated mentor: ₹1,200–₹2,500/hour
• Spoken English or French: ₹600–₹1,200/hour

How neighbourhood affects what you pay

Tutors charge premium rates in areas where demand outstrips supply — Indiranagar, Koramangala, HSR Layout, and Jayanagar consistently sit at the higher end of the ranges above. Families in Whitefield, Sarjapur, and Electronic City often pay an additional travel surcharge because tutors spend 45–60 minutes in traffic reaching the location. Some tutors refuse far-flung areas entirely, which narrows your pool and pushes fees up.

Neighbourhoods with large student populations near coaching hubs — such as BTM Layout and Marathahalli — tend to have more tutors competing for students, which can moderate prices. Posting your exact area when searching on Mentr helps you see tutors who already teach nearby and do not need to factor heavy travel into their quote.

What drives fee differences between tutors

Two tutors quoting ₹800 per hour for Class 9 CBSE maths may deliver very different value. Factors that justify higher fees include an engineering or medical degree, five or more years of consistent results with the same board, custom study notes, and regular parent updates. Factors that do not justify premium pricing include vague claims about 'IIT background' without proof, or a profile that lists twenty subjects without depth in any.

• Qualification and relevance — B.Ed or subject degree vs general graduate
• Track record — past students' board or competitive exam results
• Experience years — especially with your child's specific board
• Added services — mock tests, WhatsApp doubt support, progress reports
• Travel distance and session duration — 90-minute sessions cost more than 60-minute
• Group vs one-on-one — some tutors offer paired sessions at reduced per-student rates

Subject-specific benchmarks parents ask about most

Maths is the most requested home tutoring subject in Bengaluru across all class levels. Primary maths tutors charge on the lower end; Class 10 CBSE maths with board exam focus sits at ₹800–₹1,000 per hour. Physics and chemistry for Class 11–12 PCM streams run ₹1,000–₹1,500 per hour because qualified tutors are scarcer than maths teachers.

NEET biology specialists in areas like Jayanagar and Rajajinagar charge ₹1,000–₹1,800 per hour for one-on-one sessions. Computer science and coding tutors for school students or beginners range from ₹700–₹1,500 per hour. Language tutors — Hindi, Kannada, French, Sanskrit — vary widely based on whether the goal is board exam scoring or conversational fluency.

How to negotiate fairly without lowballing good tutors

Negotiation is normal in Bengaluru's tutoring market, but approach it respectfully. Ask whether a monthly package rate is lower than per-session pricing — most tutors offer 10–15% discounts for committed monthly bookings paid by the 5th of each month. If you have two children needing the same subject, ask about a sibling discount or back-to-back session pricing.

Do not negotiate below market rate for a verified, experienced tutor and then expect premium service. Instead, adjust scope: start with once-a-week sessions instead of twice, or combine online doubt sessions with fortnightly home visits to reduce travel costs. The goal is sustainable fees on both sides — tutors who feel underpaid leave mid-year, disrupting your child's academic rhythm.