Ranchi, Nov. 20 -- The Jharkhand Academic Council has announced a sharp increase in examination fees for the 2026 matriculation and intermediate examinations, a move that is expected to affect nearly eight lakh students across the state.
The revised rates, cleared in the Council's board meeting, will apply immediately to the forms being filled for the February 2026 exams. Schools have been directed to collect the higher amount from all the applicants.
The online application process for both exams began on November 18 and will continue without late fees until December 5.
Forms submitted between December 6 and 12 will attract a late fee.
Under the revised structure, regular candidates from SC, ST, BC-I and BC-II categories appearing for t...