ISLAMABAD: In a transfer in direction of modernising the training system, the Inter Boards Coordination Fee (IBCC) on Wednesday launched a brand new grading system for matric and intermediate examinations.
The brand new system for Secondary Faculty Certificates (SSC) and Greater Secondary Faculty Certificates (HSSC) examinations goals to advertise equity, transparency, and accuracy in scholar analysis.
The Sindh authorities was the primary to undertake the brand new grading system and later the federal authorities and the governments of Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir and Gilgit Baltistan notified new grading coverage.
Sharing the main points of key options of the brand new grading system, the IBCC stated that it will likely be a 10-point grading system (A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C, D, E, U) replaces the 7-point system (A-1, A, B, C, D, E, F).
Nevertheless, passing marks elevated to 40% from 33%, whereas grades and grade factors reported as a substitute of absolute scores.
The IBCC additional stated that grade factors calculate Grade Level Common (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Level Common (CGPA).
As per targets of the grading system, it should management grading inflation, minimise competitors for optimum marks, and guarantee correct reflection of scholar studying and achievement.
The phased introduction ranging from the 2024 educational yr will likely be relevant to grades 9 (SSC) and 11 (HSSC) initially.
Nevertheless universities will think about each previous and new grading techniques throughout admissions for 2024-2025. In the meantime from 2025, faculties and universities will consult with CGPA and grades solely.
As per the affect of the brand new grading system, it will likely be elevated problem degree to go examinations, whereas grace marks coverage launched to assist college students.
Equally, educating practices might require changes and college students will obtain descriptive suggestions.
The Greater Training Fee (HEC), Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) have been knowledgeable.
This reform goals to boost the credibility and reliability of Pakistan’s training system, offering a extra correct evaluation of scholar efficiency.