noun
examination fee; exam fee
Refers to the fee paid to take an examination, such as a school entrance exam, certification test, or license exam.
大学の受験料は３万円です。
The university entrance exam fee is 30,000 yen.
受験料を振り込んでから願書を送ってください。
Please send the application form after paying the exam fee.
検定料 is used for certification or proficiency tests (e.g., Eiken, Kanji Kentei), whereas 受験料 is broader and includes school entrance exams.
Compound of 受験 (taking an examination) and 料 (fee).