Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Jharkhand Hikes Exam Fees Affecting 8 Lakh Students
The Jharkhand Academic Council has raised the exam fees for the 2026 matriculation and intermediate exams.
This means that around 8 lakh students in Jharkhand will have to pay more to appear for these exams.
The fees have increased for both regular and late applications.
Students and their families should be prepared to pay these higher fees when applying for the exams.
Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC) increases exam fees for 2026
8 lakh students to be affected by the fee hike
New fees range from 980 to 1,400 rupees depending on category and exam type
Late fee fixed at 500 rupees for both matric and intermediate exams
Online verification rules tightened, NEFT or RTGS only accepted for payment
- Who
- Jharkhand Academic Council (JAC)
- What
- Increased exam fees for 2026 matriculation and intermediate exams
- When
- Effective immediately for the February 2026 exams
- Where
- Jharkhand state
- Why
- To generate more revenue
Students and Parents
Jharkhand Academic Council
Fee Increase Burden
Students and Parents
Students and parents are concerned about the significant increase in fees, especially those from rural areas and low-income groups.
Jharkhand Academic Council
JAC officials justify the increase, stating it is necessary to generate more revenue.
- Total Students Affected
- 8 lakh
- New Fee for SC/ST/BC-I/BC-II (Matric)
- 980 rupees
- New Fee for General/EWS/Private (Matric)
- 1,180 rupees
- New Fee for SC/ST/BC-I/BC-II (Intermediate)
- 1,100 rupees
- New Fee for General/EWS/Private (Intermediate)
- 1,400 rupees
- Late Fee for Both Exams
- 500 rupees
- Online Processing Charge
- 80 rupees
