Karnataka Board Raises Class 10 Exam Fees for 2027 by Five Percent

UPDATE - follow-up to Karnataka SSLC Exam Fee 2027 Revised: Check revised fee details: The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has raised board exam fees for Class 10 students by five percent for 2027.

Fee Changes

Students taking the exam for the first time will now pay seven hundred forty-six rupees instead of seven hundred ten rupees. Newly registering private candidates must pay two hundred sixty rupees, up from two hundred forty-eight rupees. Private candidates renewing their registration will pay seventy-six rupees instead of seventy-two rupees.

Repeater Fees

Fees for repeater students vary based on the number of subjects. Students taking one subject will pay four hundred seventy rupees, an increase from four hundred forty-eight rupees. Those taking two subjects will pay five hundred eighty-seven rupees, up from five hundred fifty-nine rupees. Students appearing for three or more subjects will pay seven hundred ninety rupees instead of seven hundred fifty-two rupees.

Context

Board exam fee revisions are common periodic updates managed by state education authorities to cover administrative costs. The final examination timetable and official schedule will be published on the board website once ready.