The Sindh government has officially approved a new grading system for matric and intermediate examinations, replacing the traditional marks-based evaluation that has been in place for decades.
The move, announced by Sindh Minister for Universities and Boards Ismail Rahoo, marks a significant shift toward modernizing the province’s education framework in line with global standards. The minister said the reform aims to make student assessment fairer, more transparent, and internationally comparable.
The new system will be rolled out in phases. It will first be applied to Class 9 and Class 11 annual examinations in 2026, and later extended to Class 10 and Class 12 in 2027.
Under the new framework, student performance will be measured through letter grades rather than numerical marks, with clear distinctions for different levels of achievement:
Students scoring below 40 percent will be considered unsuccessful.
Speaking on the occasion, Minister Rahoo emphasized that this reform is part of a broader effort to align Sindh’s education system with international practices, improve academic standards, and ensure students are evaluated on a more equitable and comprehensive scale.
Experts say the move could also help students compete more effectively at national and global levels, as grading systems worldwide increasingly favor standardized letter grades over raw marks.
While the transition may require adjustment for both teachers and students, officials are confident that the phased implementation will allow schools adequate time to adapt.