Punjab’s education boards have imposed a significant increase in examination fees across the province, citing a severe financial shortfall. The move has sparked concern among students, parents, and private school associations, who say the decision places an unfair burden on learners.
💸 New Charges Introduced
As part of the revised fee structure, education boards have added several new charges, including:
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CCTV camera installation fee at examination centers
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Rs. 900 miscellaneous fee
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Certificate fee increased from Rs. 550 to Rs. 1,000
After adding taxes and additional charges:
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Private FA/FSc candidates will now pay Rs. 7,730
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Regular FA/FSc candidates will pay Rs. 7,570
📅 Revised Fee Structure for 2026 Exams
For Intermediate annual examinations starting May 20, 2026, the updated breakdown includes:
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Admission fee: Rs. 1,000
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Registration fee: Rs. 1,000
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Processing fee: Rs. 1,000
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Certificate fee: Rs. 1,000
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Miscellaneous fee: Rs. 900
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CCTV fee: Rs. 30
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Development charges: Rs. 350
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Scholarship fee: Rs. 250
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Postal charges: Rs. 300
🎓 Admission Fees by Category
Boards have also finalized admission fees based on student category:
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Regular Arts: Rs. 1,700
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Regular Science: Rs. 1,740
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Private Arts: Rs. 1,800
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Private Science: Rs. 1,900
🏫 Private School Associations Reject Increase
The decision has been strongly condemned by major education bodies, including:
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Abrar Ahmed Khan – President, All Pakistan Private Schools Management Association
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Irfan Muzaffar Kiani – President, All Pakistan Private Schools and Colleges Association
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Malik Naseem Ahmed – President, All Pakistan Private Schools Association
They argue that most examination halls already have CCTV cameras, making the new charge unjustified. They also termed the Rs. 900 miscellaneous fee unreasonable and described the sharp rise in certificate and processing fees as excessive.
💰 Boards Expect Rs. 15 Billion Collection
Officials estimate that Punjab education boards could collect up to Rs. 15 billion through the revised examination fees, a figure critics say comes directly at the expense of students.
