"We have decided to reduce examination fees from Rs 2100 to Rs 1000 this time," said CISCE chairman Jose Aikara.
"The Council had increased the examination fees as it required funds for various purposes. The Council has decided to cut the amount from next year for the benefit of students," he said on the sideline of a function here.
About 1.60 lakh students in Class X and 80,000 students in Class XII examinations had appeared last time. The number of candidates for both the examinations was expected to increase this time, he said.