Students in Andhra Pradesh applying for the Class 10 (SSC) Board Exam in 2026 have an important update: the deadline to pay exam fees has been extended. The Board of Secondary Education, Andhra Pradesh (BSEAP), has given students more time to complete their fee payments. This extension applies to both regular students and those who may have failed the exam once before.
The final date to pay the exam fee with a late fee of INR 500 is now December 18, 2025 . All payments must be made online through the official BSEAP website, bse.ap.gov.in . Importantly, students cannot pay directly; the payments must be processed by their respective schools using the school's login credentials.
Key Dates for Fee Payment with Late Fees
The BSEAP has set different deadlines depending on the late fee amount. Headmasters of schools are responsible for collecting the fees from students and paying them to the board by these dates.
| Particular | With late fee INR 50 | With late fee INR 200 | With late fee INR 500 |
| Headmasters shall pay the exam fee | December 10 to 12, 2025 | December 13 to 15, 2025 | December 16 to 18, 2025 |
This revised schedule gives a clear window for schools to submit the examination fees. Students should make sure to hand over their fees to their headmasters well before these deadlines to avoid any last-minute rush or issues.
Understanding the Exam Fees
It's important for students and parents to know the exact fee amounts for the AP SSC Exam 2026. Here is a breakdown of the fees:
- For regular students , the exam fee is INR 125 .
- Students taking more than 3 subjects will also pay INR 125 .
- Students taking up to 3 subjects will also pay INR 125 .
- For vocational candidates , there is an additional fee of INR 60 . This means they pay INR 125 + INR 60.
- If a student needs an age condonation (permission to sit for the exam despite not meeting the age requirement), there is a separate fee of INR 300 .
Who is Exempt from Paying Fees?
The BSEAP has also announced that some students do not need to pay the examination fees. This is a helpful step to support certain student groups.
- All students studying in Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas (KGBV) Schools are fully exempted from paying the exam fees.
- Similarly, Physically Handicapped (PH) Students do not need to pay the examination fees.
These exemptions aim to ensure that financial reasons do not stop eligible students from appearing for their important Class 10 board exams.
How Schools Process Payments
The entire fee payment process is managed by the schools. Headmasters are instructed to:
- Collect the required examination fees from all eligible students.
- Log in to the official BSEAP website ( bse.ap.gov.in ) using their school's unique login details.
- Complete the payment process online within the specified deadlines, including any applicable late fees.
Students must ensure they submit their fees and necessary documents to their school authorities promptly so that the school can process the payment on time. It is a good practice to keep a receipt or proof of payment from the school.
Why the Deadline Extension?
Such extensions are often provided to ensure that all eligible students get enough opportunity to apply and pay their fees. It helps those who might have missed earlier deadlines due to various reasons. The board aims to ensure a smooth registration process for all candidates appearing for the AP SSC Exam 2026.
Students and parents are advised to regularly check the official BSEAP website and stay in touch with their school headmasters for any further announcements or clarifications regarding the AP SSC Exam 2026.
