An increase in the intermediate exam fee mounted financial pressure. All educational boards have declared a hike in fee for HSSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate) students. It will take effect from the 2025 exams of intermediate and will be a concern for families already suffering with household expenses.
Increase In Intermediate Exam Fee
Private candidates are now expected to pay Rs. 5,000, while regular students will pay a combined fee of Rs. 4,800. The breakdown includes fees of Rs. 1,400 for arts students and Rs. 1,500 for science students in the regular category. Private candidates will pay Rs. 1,500 for arts and Rs. 1,600 for science.
Each student must also pay a Rs. 1,000 registration fee, Rs. 1,000 certificate fee, and Rs. 1,000 processing fee. An additional Rs. 700 will cover development, scholarship, and postal charges. Students migrating from other boards will incur a further Rs. 1,000 for a NOC (No Objection Certificate).
The dates for fee submissions are set as follows: November 27 for single fees, December 11 for double fees, and December 24 for triple fees. A late submission chance is available with a Rs. 200 daily penalty until February 11, which increases to a Rs. 700 daily penalty until February 21, 2025.
Frequently Asked Questions
Fee Structure for HSSC (Higher Secondary School Certificate) Exams
The updated fee structure is as follows:
Private Candidates: Rs. 5,000 (includes Rs. 1,500 for arts and Rs. 1,600 for science students)
Regular Students: Rs. 4,800 (includes Rs. 1,400 for arts and Rs. 1,500 for science students)
All students must pay the following additional fees:
Registration Fee: Rs. 1,000
Certificate Fee: Rs. 1,000
Processing Fee: Rs. 1,000
Development, Scholarship, and Postal Charges: Rs. 700
Yes, students transferring from other boards must pay an extra Rs. 1,000 for a No Objection Certificate (NOC).
Fee Submission Deadlines
The deadlines are as follows:
Single Fees: November 27
Double Fees: December 11
Triple Fees: December 24
Late Submission Penalty (from December 25 to February 11): Rs. 200 daily
Increased Late Penalty (from February 12 to February 21, 2025): Rs. 700 daily
Yes, a late submission period is available with a penalty. From December 25 to February 11, there’s a Rs. 200 daily penalty; from February 12 to February 21, the penalty increases to Rs. 700 per day.
General Questions
The fee increase has been announced by educational boards to cover additional administrative and operational costs associated with the exams.
Yes, both private and regular students are subject to the updated fee structure, with specific amounts based on their enrollment category and subject choices.
The guidelines do not mention any provisions for fee waivers. Students may contact their respective educational boards for information regarding any possible assistance programs.
Missing the final deadline may result in disqualification from the exams. It is strongly advised to complete fee payments within the stipulated periods to avoid penalties.
You can contact your respective educational board’s examination office to verify payment and receive confirmation.
