New Grading Framework Introduced for Students

The Sindh government has abolished the traditional marks system across provincial education boards, approving a new grading framework for matriculation and intermediate examinations starting from the upcoming academic sessions.

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Universities and Boards Minister Ismail Rahoo said the marks-based system has been replaced with a modern grading structure in accordance with Inter Boards Coordination Commission policy decisions nationwide.

He added that the reform aims to ensure uniformity among all education boards in the country and confirmed a GPA system will follow after the grading framework implementation.

The Sindh government stated in its official notification that the decision aligns with the Inter Boards Coordination Commission’s approval of the grading system during its August meeting last year.

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education had announced a revised grading formula for SSC and HSSC examinations in October last year to be implemented from 2026.

Under the new system, students’ performance will be assessed through grades instead of numerical marks, with a minimum passing threshold of 40 percent, while below that they will be ungraded.

Students scoring between 96 and 100 percent will receive A++ (“Extraordinary”), 91 to 95 percent an A+ (“Exceptional”), 86 to 90 percent an A (“Outstanding”), and 81 to 85 percent a B++ (“Excellent”).

Those achieving 76 to 80 percent will receive B+ (“Very Good”), 71 to 75 B (“Good”), 61 to 70 C+ (“Fairly Good”), 51 to 60 C (“Above Average”), and 40 to 50 D (“Emerging”).