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Punjab's educational boards, including Lahore, have raised fees for exams, certificates, duplicates, and data corrections. These changes were approved in the board’s 522nd meeting and impact students seeking attestation, duplicate documents, or corrections.
Key Fee Increases
Below are the key fee changes:
Certificate and Attestation Fees
| Service | Previous Fee (Rs.) | New Fee (Rs.) |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation of certificates or photocopies for overseas use | - | 6,000 |
| Obtaining a certificate ahead of schedule | 1,000 | 6,000 |
Result Card and Duplicate Certificate Fees
| Service | Previous Fee (Rs.) | New Fee (Rs.) |
| Late fee for result cards (2010-2012) | 700 | 1,000 |
| Duplicate result card | - | 5,000 |
| Correction in intermediate result cards (within 2 years) | - | 5,000 |
| Correction in result cards (2-5 years old) | - | 6,000 |
| Correction in certificates (over 10 years old) | - | 10,000 |
Registration, Migration, and Correction Fees
| Service | New Fee (Rs.) |
| Registration or result card cancellation | 2,000 |
| Reappearing in practical exams | 2,000 |
| Migration cancellation | 2,000 |
| Migration and NOC certificates | 4,000 |
| Corrections in name, parentage, birth date, age, or address | 1,500 |
Late Admission and Book Affiliation Fees
| Service | Previous Fee (Rs.) | New Fee (Rs.) |
| Late admission form penalty (per day) | 100 | 600 |
| Book affiliation fee | 1,200 | 3,000 |
Impact of Fee Hike on Students
These increased fees significantly impact students, particularly those applying for duplicate certificates, result card corrections, and overseas attestation. The following are some key concerns:
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Higher Financial Burden: Students and parents must now pay significantly more for essential documents.
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Impact on Overseas Students: The Rs. 6,000 attestation fee makes it more expensive for students who need their documents verified for international use.
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Increased Late Admission Penalty: The sixfold increase in daily late admission fees will pressure students to meet deadlines.
Reasons Behind the Fee Increase
The Punjab educational boards justify these fee hikes based on:
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Rising Operational Costs: Increased administrative expenses for verification and processing.
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System Modernization: Implementation of digital and secure documentation processes.
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Discouraging Late Submissions: Higher late admission penalties aim to ensure timely applications.
How Students Can Avoid Extra Fees
To minimize the impact of these increased charges, students should:
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Submit applications on time to avoid late penalties.
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Double-check personal details before submitting forms to prevent correction charges.
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Keep original documents safe to avoid paying for duplicates.
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