Karnataka SSLC Exam Fee Hiked For 2026-27: Check Revised Fees For All Candidates

Last Updated:October 06, 2026, 10:40 IST

The School Education Department has increased the examination fee for students appearing for the SSLC examination for the first time from Rs 710 to Rs 746.

The SSLC Main Examination 1 for 2027 is expected to be conducted in March-April 2027. (File/Representative)

The Karnataka government has revised the SSLC examination fees for the 2026-27 academic year, increasing the amount payable by fresh, repeat and private candidates. According to the revised fee structure, students appearing for the SSLC examination for the first time will now have to pay Rs 746, up from Rs 710 earlier. The revised fees will apply to candidates appearing for the 2026-27 examination.

Repeat candidates to pay revised fees

The examination fee has also been increased for repeat candidates.

The revised fee structure is:

One subject: Rs 470, up from Rs 448

Two subjects: Rs 587, up from Rs 559

Three or more subjects: Rs 790, up from Rs 752

Fee for private candidates

The registration and examination fees for private candidates have also been revised.

The registration fee for private candidates has increased from Rs 248 to Rs 260.

For private candidates who have already registered and paid the examination fee, the fee has been revised from Rs 72 to Rs 76.

The fee revision has been ordered by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB).

When will Karnataka SSLC 2027 exams be held?

The SSLC Main Examination 1 for 2027 is expected to be conducted in March-April 2027. The official examination schedule has not yet been released. The detailed timetable is expected to be published on the official KSEAB website once announced.

As per the latest examination rules, Hindi language marks will not be counted towards the total marks for the final SSLC result.

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In the 2026 Karnataka SSLC results, a total of 94.1% of the students passed the exam. This was a huge increase from last year when 62.34% of the students cleared the exam. Three students scored full marks, that is, 625 out of 625. The students were Roopa Patil, Jahnavi, and Utsav. Dakhsin Kannada was declared as the top performing district this time.

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What is the revised SSLC exam fee for fresh candidates in Karnataka for the 2026-27 academic year?

For students appearing for the SSLC examination for the first time in the 2026-27 academic year, the revised exam fee is Rs 746, which is an increase from the previous Rs 710 fee.

How much are the revised SSLC exam fees for repeat candidates taking three or more subjects?

Repeat candidates appearing for three or more subjects will now have to pay a revised examination fee of Rs 790, increased from the previous amount of Rs 752.

Which authority ordered the revision of the Karnataka SSLC examination and registration fees?

The fee revision for the SSLC examinations has been officially ordered by the Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board (KSEAB).

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