Intermediate Exam Fee Increased for All Education Boards in Pakistan

A major concern for the HSSC/ inter students! Intermediate board exams fee has been increased in Pakistan. Check the latest inter exam fees and other relevant details from this page. A recent decision by the government that has raised concerns among students and parents, all 14 education boards across Pakistan have announced an increase in inter exam fee for the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) exams. This new inter exam fees 2025 will take effect for the next year’s board exams, adding to the financial pressures to the middle class families who are already inflation burdens. Get more relevant information from this page and stay tuned for more crucial HSSC exam fee updates like this.

New Inter Exams Fee Details

The updated Intermediate board exams fee policy has introduced different charges for private and regular higher secondary candidates. Following are the details regarding this inter exam fees 2025:

• Private Candidates:      Required to pay a total of Rs. 5,000.
• Regular Students:         Required to pay a combined fee of Rs. 4,800.

Additionally, a breakdown of HSSC exam fees by subject category shows slight variations and they have been provided below:

• Arts Students (Regular):                 Rs. 1,400
• Science Students (Regular):           Rs. 1,500
• Arts Students (Private):                  Rs. 1,500
• Science Students (Private):            Rs. 1,600

Each student, regardless of their subject category, must also pay these following provided necessary board exam dues:

• Registration Fee:                              Rs. 1,000
• Certificate Fee:                                 Rs. 1,000
• Processing Fee:                                Rs. 1,000
• Additional Charges for Promotion, Scholarship, and Postal Services: Rs. 700

Students transferring from other boards will need to pay an extra Rs. 1,000 for a NOC (No Objection Certificate)

Deadlines for HSSC Exam Fee Submission

Students must pay these new HSSC exam fees under the submission deadline, otherwise extra cost will be charged from the late fee submission candidates. The fee submission deadlines for the 2025 HSSC board exams are as follows:

• Single Fee:                 27^th November 2024
• Double Fee:              11^th December 2024
• Triple Fee:                 24^th December 2024

A late deposit option is available with escalating penalties:

• Late Fee of Rs. 200 per day until 11^th February  2025
• Late Fee of Rs. 700 per day from 12^th February 2025 to 21^st February 2025

Concerns Among Parents & Students

The sudden inter exam fee increase has sparked considerable concern among parents and the students. Parents like Nadeem Asghar and Faisal Mufti argue that the government should make education more affordable for lower class families, as they see education for their kids as a constitutional right. Many fear these higher HSSC board exam fees may place education out of reach for low-income families, potentially forcing some students to drop out of the system. This issue highlights the need for balancing educational funding with affordability, especially for families already struggling with high costs now a days.