Whether GST is applicable on bus hiring services, food services by third party to education institution?

Reply— Services provided to an educational institution, by way of—

(i) transportation of students, faculty and staff;

(ii) catering, including any mid-day meals scheme sponsored by the Central Government, State Government or Union territory; 

is exempt from GST. This exemption shall apply to an institution providing services by way of pre-school education and education up to higher secondary school or equivalent.