The education boards of Punjab announced that in 2026, the examination charges would go up by a tremendous margin and that it will be quite unaffordable to students and parents. The board stated that the rise was necessary to meet a dire budget shortfall but opponents have argued that students are being overcharged to upgrade administrations and security.
How Much Have the Fees Increased?
Private candidates appearing in FA and FSc annual exams will now pay Rs. 7,730, while regular students will pay Rs. 7,570. This includes several new charges and taxes:
| Fee Type | Amount (Rs.) |
| Admission Fee | 1,000 |
| Registration Fee | 1,000 |
| Processing Fee | 1,000 |
| Certificate Fee | 1,000 |
| Miscellaneous Fee | 900 |
| CCTV Fee | 30 |
| Development Charges | 350 |
| Scholarship Fee | 250 |
| Postal Charges | 300 |
Differences Between Private and Regular Students
Intermediate exam admission fees are now:
| Student Type | Amount (Rs.) |
| Regular Arts Students | 1,700 |
| Regular Science Students | 1,740 |
| Private Arts Students | 1,800 |
| Private Science Students | 1,900 |
These increases mean families have to budget significantly more for board exams than in previous years.
Controversy and Backlash
The All Pakistan Private Schools Associations have opposed the increase claiming that already in most exam halls, there are CCTV cameras and students should not be charged. They also criticized the Rs. 900 miscellaneous fee as unjustified and called the certificate and processing fee increases excessive.
Officials estimate that Punjab boards could collect up to Rs. 15 billion through these revised fees in 2026.
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