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SSLC Exam Fee Hiked by 5%: Education Department's Big Decision Shocks Students
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News18•05-10-2026, 10:51
SSLC Exam Fee Hiked by 5%: Education Department's Big Decision Shocks Students
- •The Department of Education has increased the SSLC examination fee by 5% for the 2026-27 academic year, impacting students across the state.
- •The fee hike applies to new students, private candidates, and repeat candidates for both registration and examination fees.
- •For students appearing for the first time, the examination fee has increased from ₹710 to ₹746.
- •Repeat candidates will now pay ₹470 for one subject (up from ₹448), ₹587 for two subjects (up from ₹559), and ₹790 for three or more subjects (up from ₹752).
- •Private candidates' registration fee has risen from ₹248 to ₹260, with an additional fee for those already registered increasing from ₹72 to ₹76.
Key Questions Answered
The Department of Education has increased the SSLC examination fee for students appearing for the first time from ₹710 to ₹746 for the 2026-27 academic year.
For repeat candidates taking three or more subjects, the examination fee has increased from ₹752 to ₹790 according to the order issued by the Department of Education.
The board intends to conduct the 2027 SSLC Main Examination-1 during March and April 2027, with the official timetable to be published soon on the KSEAB official website.
