Private schools in Hyderabad collect excess fees for SSC exams

Many private schools in the city are reportedly charging excess fees for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) public examinations 2025–26, from the prescribed fees of Rs 125.

According to aMedia report, several private institutions in the city



are violating the School Education Department’s norms, by charging extra amount, citing additional services like special exams, classes and notes.

The report alleges that the schools are asking students to pay somewhere between Rs 1,000 to 5,000.