Gujarat board hikes Classes X, XII exam fees by 5%, ETEducation

Ahmedabad: Students appearing for SSC and HSC exams in 2027 will pay higher exam fees, with the Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board (GSHSEB) announcing an average increase of around 5%.The fee for regular Class 10th students has been raised by Rs 20 to Rs 445. Class 12th science students will pay Rs 760, up Rs 35, while fees for general stream students have been increased by Rs 30 to Rs 620.According to the revised schedule announced by the board, the fee for Class 10th repeaters and regular open-school students has gone up from Rs 415 to Rs 435. For private candidates, it has been increased from Rs 285 to Rs 300.In the Class 12th science stream, the fee for regular students has risen from Rs 725 to Rs 760. Repeaters appearing for one subject will now pay Rs 230 instead of Rs 220, while those appearing for three subjects will have to pay Rs 530 instead of Rs 505. The board has also introduced an exam fee of Rs 530 for private candidates in the science stream.For Class 12th general stream, the fee for regular and repeater students has increased from Rs 590 to Rs 620. Private candidates will pay Rs 360, up from Rs 345.The board exams will be held from Feb 25 to March 17, 2027. The fee revision is attributed to rising costs of exam-related stationery and other expenses.Students appearing for Gujarat Secondary and Higher Secondary Education Board’s Class 10th and 12th exams in Feb 2027 can submit their application forms online till December 3 by paying the regular exam fee.The online application process is mandatory for all categories of candidates, including regular students, repeaters, Gujarat State Open School (GSOS) regular and repeater students, and private candidates.