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Home Tuition Fees in Chennai Per Month (2026)
What are home tutor fees in Chennai per month? Most verified tutors in Chennai charge ₹2,000–₹8,000 a month, with a median of ₹3,500 across 27 published rates from 6 tutors. Fees vary by class, subject and teaching mode — see the tables below.
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Home tutor fees in Chennai by subject and teaching mode
| Fee for | Typical monthly range | Median | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| All subjects — all teaching modes | ₹2,000–₹8,000 | ₹3,500 | 27 |
| All subjects — online | ₹2,000–₹8,000 | ₹3,500 | 23 |
| All subjects — at tutor's home | ₹2,000–₹3,500 | ₹2,750 | 4 |
| Mathematics — all teaching modes | ₹1,960–₹3,500 | ₹3,500 | 9 |
| Science — all teaching modes | ₹2,000–₹8,000 | ₹4,250 | 16 |
| English — all teaching modes | ₹2,300–₹8,000 | ₹8,000 | 7 |
| Physics — all teaching modes | ₹2,000–₹2,500 | ₹2,000 | 5 |
Typical range is the 10th–90th percentile of monthly rates published by verified tutors; each tutor sets their own fee.
Across 6 verified tutors in Chennai, most monthly tuition fees fall between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000, with a median of ₹3,500. Every figure on this page is computed from 27 rates published on live tutor profiles — none of it is estimated. At tutor's home is the cheapest way to study, at a median of ₹2,750 a month.
Tuition fees in Chennai, grade by grade
Every figure below is the median of what verified tutors on this page currently charge per month, with the full range underneath. Tutors set their own rates and there is no platform commission on top, so what you see here is what a student pays.
| Grade | Tutors | Online | At student's home | At tutor's home |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery to 5th | 3 | ₹2,500 ₹2,000–₹5,000 | — | — |
| 6th | 4 | ₹5,000 ₹1,800–₹8,000 | — | — |
| 7th | 4 | ₹5,000 ₹2,000–₹8,000 | — | — |
| 8th | 3 | ₹7,000 ₹3,500–₹8,000 | — | — |
| 9th | 4 | ₹5,500 ₹2,000–₹8,000 | — | — |
| 10th | 3 | ₹3,500 ₹2,500–₹8,000 | — | — |
What tutors in Chennai cover
Counts are verified tutors, not listings — a tutor who teaches one subject across five grades is counted once. Follow any of these to see just those tutors.
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How classes run in Chennai
Availability by teaching mode — most tutors offer more than one, so these add up to more than 6.
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Tuition fees in Chennai by subject
Specialist science and maths tutors tend to sit above the city median; general and primary-level tuition below it. These are the medians for Chennai specifically.
| Subject | Median / month | Typical range | Tutors |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | ₹8,000 | ₹2,300–₹8,000 | 4 |
| Science | ₹4,250 | ₹2,000–₹8,000 | 5 |
| Mathematics | ₹3,500 | ₹1,960–₹3,500 | 2 |
| Physics | ₹2,000 | ₹2,000–₹2,500 | 2 |
Tuition fees in Chennai by school board
International boards usually carry a premium — fewer tutors are qualified for them, and the syllabus demands more preparation per class.
| Board | Median / month | Typical range | Tutors |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBSE | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000–₹8,000 | 6 |
| ICSE | ₹3,500 | ₹2,350–₹8,000 | 3 |
| State Board | ₹3,500 | ₹2,000–₹8,000 | 5 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What are home tutor fees in Chennai per month?
Across 6 verified tutors in Chennai, monthly fees fall between ₹2,000 and ₹8,000 for most tutors, with a median of ₹3,500. That is computed from 27 rates published on live tutor profiles, not an estimate.
Is online tuition cheaper than home tuition in Chennai?
On the current numbers, at tutor's home is the cheapest option in Chennai at a median of ₹2,750 a month, and online the most expensive at ₹3,500. The gap is mostly travel: a tutor who comes to you is paying for the journey twice a week.
Do higher classes cost more in Chennai?
Yes, and the table above shows by how much: Nursery to 5th sits around ₹2,500 a month while 10th is around ₹3,500. Board exam years and specialist subjects carry the biggest premium.
Which subject is most expensive to get tuition for in Chennai?
English carries the highest median in Chennai at ₹8,000 a month; Physics is the lowest at ₹2,000.
Does TutorGali charge a fee on top of the tutor's rate?
No. Tutors set their own monthly rate and it is shown upfront on their profile. What you see is what you pay the tutor — there is no platform commission and no charge to a student for sending a booking request.
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