The Jammu and Kashmir Board of School Education (JKBOSE) has issued a significant notification regarding the introduction of new fee structures for private academic institutions.
Following a decision taken by the Finance Committee of JKBOSE in its meeting held on July 3, 2025, the Board has notified all affiliated institutions that specific administrative services—including changing a school’s name, shifting its location, or switching affiliation to another board—will now incur prescribed fees.
This move marks a shift in the administrative financial policy of the Board and comes into force with immediate effect.
New JKBOSE Fee Structure for Institutions (2025)
The notification outlines three major categories of services for which fees have been introduced. School administrators and management committees must note these charges for future processing.
| S. No. | Service Description | Prescribed Fee (₹) |
| 1. | Change of Nomenclature (Name) or Location of the Institution | ₹ 20,000/- |
| 2. | Switching of Affiliation from JKBOSE to any other Recognized Board | ₹ 50,000/- |
| 3. | Re-inspection of Institution | ₹ 10,000/- |
Major Cost for Switching Affiliation
Perhaps the most notable update in this notification is the fee for switching affiliation.
Institutions planning to migrate from JKBOSE to other national boards (such as CBSE or ICSE) will now have to pay a substantial fee of ₹50,000. This implies a stricter regulation and formalization of the exit process for schools seeking affiliation elsewhere.
Nomenclature and Location Changes
Schools often undergo rebranding or physical relocation due to infrastructure needs.
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The Update: If a school wishes to change its registered name (“Nomenclature”) or move to a new campus (“Location”), it must now pay a mandatory fee of ₹20,000 to the Board to process this update in official records.
Re-inspection Charges
Re-inspections are often required when a school upgrades its level (e.g., from High School to Higher Secondary) or if previous deficiencies need to be verified. The Board has set the fee for this service at ₹10,000.
Conclusion
This notification formalizes the financial aspects of administrative changes within the J&K school ecosystem. For school owners and principals, these costs must now be factored into their operational budgets. The decision, rooted in the July 2025 Finance Committee meeting, is effective immediately, meaning any applications currently in the pipeline or filed henceforth will likely be subject to these new rates.
For official confirmation, institutions are advised to contact the Director Academics via the email provided in the notification (directoracad@jkbose.co.in).
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
1. What is the new fee for changing a school’s name in JKBOSE records?
The prescribed fee for the “Change of Nomenclature” is ₹20,000.
2. How much does JKBOSE charge if a school wants to switch to CBSE?
The notification specifies a fee of ₹50,000 for “Switching of Affiliation from JKBOSE to any other Recognized Board.”
3. When do these new fees apply?
The notification states the fees are applicable with immediate effect.
4. Is there a fee for shifting a school’s location?
Yes, shifting the location of an institution now incurs a fee of ₹20,000.
5. Who authorized this fee hike/introduction?
The decision was taken by the Finance Committee of JKBOSE in its meeting held on 3rd July 2025.