Karnataka raises SSLC exam fees 5% for 2026-27, first-time fee now Rs. 746

What happened

The Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board has raised Class 10 exam fees by about 5 per cent for 2026-27. First-time candidates pay Rs. 746, up from Rs. 710, and private and repeat candidates also pay more.

Why it may matter

• This is time-bound — there is an application or deadline involved, so check the dates before they pass.
• This is new, so the details are unlikely to be widely known yet.
• Useful if you are trying to find an internship or get a job.
• Affects students in India.