India, Oct. 9 -- The Tripura Board of Secondary Education (TBSE) has revised its examination fee structure for Madhyamik and Higher Secondary examinations to meet rising administrative and operational expenses.

The decision was taken following a recommendation from the Board's Finance Sub-Committee and approved by its Governing Body, TBSE President Dhananjoy Gan Chowdhury announced on Thursday.

Addressing a press conference here, Chowdhury said the revision covers six major heads that had not been updated since 2021. "In Class X and Class XII, the examination fees were only Rs 120 and Rs 150 respectively. Nowhere in India are such low fees charged," he said.

As per the revised rates, the Madhyamik examination fee has been increased fro...