The Sindh government has officially introduced a grading system for matriculation and intermediate examinations, ending the long-standing marks-based evaluation across all educational boards in the province.
The decision is aimed at modernizing the examination process and bringing Sindh’s education system closer to international assessment standards.
What Has Changed?
Under the new policy, numerical marks will no longer be used to judge student performance. Instead, students will be evaluated through letter grades, which focus more on overall achievement rather than exact score differences.
Education officials say this move will reduce unhealthy competition, exam pressure, and confusion caused by minor mark variations.
When Will the New Grading System Start?
The grading system will be introduced in phases to ensure a smooth transition:
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From 2026:
Applied to 9th and 11th class (SSC-I and HSSC-I) annual exams -
From 2027:
Extended to 10th and 12th class (SSC-II and HSSC-II) exams
This phased rollout allows students, teachers, and boards time to adjust to the new evaluation method.
Minimum Passing Criteria
According to the new rules:
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40% is the minimum passing threshold
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Students scoring below 40% will be marked as Ungraded (Fail)
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Such students will be allowed to reappear in exams to improve their results
The aim is to keep standards consistent while still offering students fair opportunities.
New Grading Structure Explained
Student performance will now fall into the following grade categories:
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A++ – Outstanding
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A+ – Excellent
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A – Very Good
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B++ – Good
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B+ – Above Average
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B – Average
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C+ – Satisfactory
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C – Basic Understanding
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D – Emerging (Minimum Pass)
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U – Ungraded (Below 40%)
This structure provides a clearer picture of a student’s academic level without focusing on exact marks.
Why Sindh Adopted the Grading System
Education authorities say the reform is part of a nationwide alignment effort led by the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC). The goal is to ensure consistency across provinces and improve academic evaluation quality.
Key objectives include:
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Reducing exam stress among students
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Encouraging conceptual learning
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Ensuring fairness across boards
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Preparing ground for GPA-based evaluation
GPA System Coming Next
Once the grading system is fully implemented, the province plans to introduce a Grade Point Average (GPA) framework. This will further standardize results and help universities assess students more accurately during admissions.
What Students and Parents Should Know
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Marks will no longer appear on result cards
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Grades will carry academic value instead of exact numbers
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Board exams will still follow strict checking standards
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Rechecking and improvement exams will remain available
Education officials have assured that universities and colleges will adjust admission criteria accordingly.
Final Word
The introduction of a grading system marks a major shift in Sindh’s education policy. By focusing on learning outcomes rather than mark-by-mark comparison, the reform aims to create a more balanced, fair, and student-friendly assessment system starting from 2026.
Students are advised to focus on understanding concepts, as overall performance will now matter more than exact scores.
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