Sindh revamps matric, inter exams with modern grading system

News Desk 

Islamabad: The Sindh government has approved a new grading framework for matriculation and intermediate examinations across the province, replacing the traditional marks-based system with a grade-based evaluation in line with national policy.

Universities and Boards Minister Ismail Rahoo said the reform aims to standardize student assessment across all provincial education boards and bring Sindh in line with the Inter Boards Coordination Committee (IBCC) recommendations. Once fully implemented, a GPA system will also be introduced, he added.

The decision follows the IBCC’s approval of the grading framework in August last year, and mirrors similar reforms already announced by the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), which plans to apply the new grading formula from 2026 for first-year SSC and HSSC students, and from 2027 for second-year students.

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Under the revamped policy, students’ performance will be assessed through grades rather than numerical marks, with 40% as the minimum passing threshold. Candidates scoring below this level will be declared ‘U’ (ungraded) but will have the opportunity to reappear, subject to other conditions.

The new grading scale introduces descriptive labels for each grade. Students scoring between 96% and 100% will earn an A++ (“Extraordinary”), while 91–95% will receive A+ (“Exceptional”).

The A grade (“Outstanding”) will apply to 86–90%, followed by B++ (“Excellent”) for 81–85%, B+ (“Very Good”) for 76–80%, and B (“Good”) for 71–75%. Grades C+ (“Fairly Good”) and C (“Above Average”) will cover 61–70% and 51–60% respectively, while D (“Emerging”) will recognize scores between 40–50%.

Education officials say the change is intended to reduce stress among students, improve uniformity in assessment, and provide a clearer framework for evaluating academic performance.

This reform marks a significant shift in Sindh’s education policy, bringing provincial boards closer to international grading standards and aligning with broader national efforts to modernize Pakistan’s examination system.