Examination Fee Refund Policy 2026 for Matric & Intermediate Students

Detail for Examination Fee Refund Policy 2026

Examination Fee Refund Policy 2026, for official boards is released now. The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has established clear rules regarding the refund of examination and admission fees. As a general principle, examination fees once paid are non-refundable and non-transferable. However, to address genuine hardship cases and administrative discrepancies, FBISE allows refunds under specific conditions.

This article explains when refunds are allowed, how much amount is refundable, applicable deductions, timelines, and approving authorities, so students and institutions can clearly understand their rights and responsibilities.

1. General Rule About Examination Fee Refund

• Examination or admission fees cannot be transferred to another examination or future session.
• No refund is allowed simply because a candidate did not appear in the examination.
• Refunds are granted only in cases specifically permitted under FBISE rules.

2. Cases Where Examination Fee Is Refundable

a. Short Attendance – Name Withdrawn Before Exam

If a candidate’s name is submitted by the institution but later withdrawn due to short attendance:

• Withdrawal must be made at least 30 days before the examination
• 90% of the deposited fee will be refunded
• 10% service charges will be deducted

b. Candidate Declared Ineligible

If a candidate:

• Submits the examination form
• Pays the required fee
• Is later declared ineligible to appear

Then:

• The admission form is rejected
• 90% of the examination fee is refunded

c. Excess Fee Paid

If an institution or candidate pays more than the required amount, whether as:

• Admission fee
• Late fee
• Or both

The excess amount deposited in the Board’s account is refundable after verification.

d. Fee Paid but Admission Form Not Submitted

If:

• Admission or examination fee is paid
• But the admission form is not submitted
• And the candidate does not appear in the examination

Then:

• 90% of the deposited fee will be refunded

e. Passed Due to Recounting or Result Correction

If a candidate is declared pass after:

• Recounting of marks
• Correction in result
• Even if roll number had already been issued

Then:

• 90% of the examination fee is refundable

f. Death of Candidate Before Examination

In the unfortunate event that a candidate passes away before appearing in the examination:

• 100% of the fee is refunded
• The refund is paid immediately to the legal heirs
• No service charges are deducted

3. Time Limit for Claiming Refund

• Any refund claim must be submitted within one year of fee deposition
• Claims submitted after one year are not entertained
• For private candidates, refunds are issued in the name of:
  • Parents
  • Guardian
  • Or the candidate (as applicable)

4. Other Refundable Situations

Refunds are also allowed in the following cases:

• Fee deposited erroneously in the FBISE account
• Services not utilized by the depositor
• Any discrepancy proven on the part of the Board
  • In such cases, no service charges are deducted
• Admission fee paid but:
  • Examination starts
  • Roll number slip is not issued

5. Service Charges on Refunds

• 10% service charges are deducted in most refund cases
• Service charges are not deducted in:
  • Death of candidate
  • Board’s own mistake or discrepancy

6. Minimum Refundable Amount

• Any refundable amount less than Rs. 500 is not refunded
• This rule applies regardless of the nature of the claim

7. Verification and Approval Process

• All refund cases are processed after verification by:
  • Concerned section
  • Accounts Branch
• The Secretary, FBISE is the final sanctioning authority for:
  • All examination fee refunds
  • Admission fee refunds

No refund is issued without proper documentation and official approval.

8. Important Notes for Students & Institutions

• Always keep original fee challans and receipts
• Apply for refund within the allowed time
• Refund approval depends on rule compliance, not request alone
• Refunds are subject to official scrutiny and record verification

Avoid Fake Notifications (For Students)

This examination fee refund policy is issued by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, and has been adapted from official regulations for public guidance and awareness.