Maharashtra Board Raises SSC, HSC Exam Fees; Students and Parents Raise Concerns
Pune, 6th May 2026: The Maharashtra State Board of Secondary and Higher Secondary Education (MSBSHSE) has revised examination fees for Class 10 (SSC) and Class 12 (HSC) students, with the new rates coming into effect from the supplementary examinations scheduled in June–July. The decision has triggered objections, with stakeholders questioning the timing and justification of the fee hike.
For SSC students, the examination fee has been fixed at ₹570, along with additional charges of ₹20 each for administration, marksheet, and certificate. Practical examination fees have been set at ₹10 for science subjects and ₹100 per technical subject. Private candidates will be required to pay a registration fee of ₹1,110 and a processing fee of ₹100.
For repeaters and students appearing for isolated subjects, the fee structure remains similar, with an examination fee of ₹570 along with applicable administrative and practical charges. For grade improvement examinations, both regular and private SSC students will be required to pay ₹1,130 as the examination fee, in addition to other applicable charges.
For HSC students, the examination fee has been fixed at ₹590, along with ₹20 each for administration, marksheet, and certificate.
Practical examination fees are ₹15 per subject, while MCVC practicals cost ₹30 per subject. Information Technology subjects carry an additional fee of ₹200 per subject. Private candidates will also have to pay a registration fee of ₹1,110 and a processing fee of ₹100.
Repeaters and students appearing for selected HSC subjects will pay similar fees, while those opting for grade improvement examinations will be charged ₹1,180 as the examination fee, along with additional administrative and practical charges. The Information Technology subject fee for such candidates has been set at ₹299 per subject.
The board had implemented a fee revision in 2022 after receiving government approval, with examination charges increased by nearly 30% over three years. However, the latest revision has drawn criticism, with several stakeholders questioning the need for another hike within a short span.
Concerns have also been raised over the continued levy of separate charges for certificates and marksheets despite earlier announcements regarding their integration.
Critics argue that the rationale behind maintaining separate fee components has not been clearly explained.
