The Sindh government has abolished the long-standing marks-based examination system across all education boards, replacing it with a grading structure aimed at standardising assessment.
Sindh Universities Minister Muhammad Ismail Rahu confirmed that the change will apply to both matriculation and intermediate levels throughout the province.
The decision follows policy guidelines issued by the federal Inter-Board Coordination Commission, with officials saying the move is intended to ensure uniformity among education boards.
According to the minister, the new grading system will be introduced in phases. It will apply to the first annual examinations of Class 9 and Class 11 in 2026.
Annual examinations for Class 10 and Class 12 will transition to the grading system in 2027, completing the shift away from numerical marks.
Under the new policy, the minimum passing requirement has been set at 40%. Students scoring below this threshold in any subject will be marked as “U” or Ungraded and declared unsuccessful.
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The Sindh government has also formally announced the complete grading framework, which will be used to assess student performance under the revised system.
Officials said the reform is intended to modernise examinations, reduce pressure linked to marks, and improve assessment standards in line with national education policies.
| Grade | Percentage Range |
|---|---|
| A++ | 96% – 100% |
| A+ | 91% – 95% |
| A | 86% – 90% |
| B++ | 81% – 85% |
| B+ | 76% – 80% |
| B | 71% – 75% |
| C+ | 61% – 70% |
| C | 51% – 60% |
| D | 40% – 50% |
| U (Ungraded) | Below 40% |
