Karachi’s matriculation examination results for 2026 is at risk of delay amid escalating tensions between senior officials at the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK).
Official sources said the dispute has intensified after the Controller of Examinations wrote a formal complaint to the Sindh government against the board’s secretary, accusing him of interfering in examination-related affairs and disrupting the functioning of the examination wing.
Copies of the letter were also sent to the Sindh Secretary for Universities and Boards and the provincial minister concerned.
In the complaint, the Controller alleged that the secretary has been unlawfully interfering in sensitive examination matters, including result processing, appointments, and administrative approvals.
The letter further claimed that official files related to examinations and administrative decisions were being withheld, causing delays in key processes required for timely preparation of results.
The Controller also accused the secretary of making appointments within the examination wing without consultation, including placements in sensitive sections responsible for paper preparation and result compilation.
Officials warned that such actions could undermine the credibility of Karachi’s examination system, which has already faced scrutiny during the 2026 exam season.
The ongoing administrative conflict has created uncertainty over the timely compilation and announcement of matric results, raising concerns among students and parents across Karachi.
Sources within the board said the dispute has further slowed down examination processing work at a critical stage when result preparation is underway.
The controversy comes amid ongoing criticism of the Karachi examination system following reports of paper leaks, cheating incidents, and frequent examination centre changes during the 2026 exams.
Recent inquiry reports also highlighted irregularities, including the relocation of over 170 examination centres during the examination period.
Additionally, the board reportedly abandoned its planned e-marking system due to financial and operational issues, resulting in the manual checking of nearly 175,000 examination papers.
Students and parents are now awaiting clarity on the result schedule, fearing that further delays could affect college admissions and academic planning.
