Students express concern over Educational Assessment and Examination Service fee hike

Students have expressed significant dissatisfaction with the new fee structure introduced by the Educational Assessment and Examination Service. Under the new policy, the university exit exam fee has increased from 750 Birr to 2,000 Birr, with similar hikes applied to postgraduate entrance and other exams. Students argue that these steep costs impose an undue burden on unemployed individuals and low-income families, effectively making education an exclusive luxury. Many students expressed that such financial barriers discourage academic pursuit and threaten their future prospects. The service provider has not yet responded to requests for comment regarding these concerns.