The Sindh government has taken a transformative step in its education reform by introducing a new grading policy for matriculation and intermediate examinations, making Sindh the first province in Pakistan to adopt such a system. Starting in 2025, students will no longer receive traditional numerical marks but will be graded based on a formula set by the Inter-Board Coordination Committee (IBCC). This change aims to simplify the assessment process and promote a more comprehensive evaluation of student performance.
According to Muhammad Abbas Baloch, Secretary of Boards and Universities, the new system will eliminate the conventional first, second, and third positions. Instead, students will be awarded grades such as A++ for scores above 95%, A+ for scores between 90% and 94%, and so on, encouraging students to focus on learning rather than competing for marks.
While Sindh has embraced this modern approach, other provinces, including Punjab, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Balochistan, have yet to implement similar changes. The Sindh government hopes this initiative will foster a more positive and less competitive academic environment.
