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Pakistan Introduces New Education Grading System for SSC and HSSC Exams

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By Web Desk Published October 17, 2024 4 Min Read
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The Ministry of Education has revamped the evaluation system for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examinations, transitioning from numerical scores to a grade-based assessment.

The Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) declared that this new system aims to enhance fairness, transparency, and accuracy in evaluating students.

The new grading method will initially apply to 9th grade (SSC) and 11th grade (HSSC) starting in the 2024 academic year. During the 2024-2025 admission period, universities will consider traditional and new grading systems. From 2025 onward, however, higher education institutions will exclusively use the Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) and grades for admissions.

The education ministry explained that the old method of assigning marks would gradually be phased out in favour of a Grade Point Average (GPA) or CGPA system. Furthermore, the IBCC has introduced a 10-point grading scale for SSC and HSSC exams, replacing the previous 7-point scale, with grades now ranging from A++ to U. The minimum passing marks will increase from 33% to 40%, where A++ denotes exceptional performance, and A and B grades indicate strong academic achievements.

This reform aims to control grade inflation, minimize competition for maximum marks, and more accurately reflect students’ learning and achievement. “This reform will enhance the credibility and reliability of Pakistan’s education system by offering a more precise assessment of student performance,” stated the IBCC. Result slips will now include details of the new grading system.

Officials in Sindh have already endorsed this new policy. Abbas Baloch, Secretary of Boards and Universities, emphasized that students will no longer compete for top positions, with a new focus on overall performance rather than ranking. The federal capital and other provinces, such as Balochistan, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, and Gilgit-Baltistan, have also recently approved the new grading policy.

Implementing this system will likely make passing the SSC and HSSC examinations more challenging. Authorities will introduce a grace marks policy to assist students with this transition. Teaching methods may need adjustments, and students will receive descriptive feedback to enhance their learning experience. The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PMDC), and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) have all been notified about these changes.

Pakistan’s Existing Vs New Grade-Based Evaluation System for SSC and HSSC

AspectExisting SystemNew System (from 2024 onwards)
Grading Scale7-point scale10-point scale
Grade PointsMarks-based percentagesGrade Point Averages (GPA) and Cumulative Grade Point Averages (CGPA)
GradesTypically A to FRanges from A++ to U
Minimum Passing Marks33%Raised to 40%
Evaluation FocusPrimarily on individual exams and marksOverall performance, with emphasis on comprehensive evaluation
ImplementationUniform throughout schoolingPhased introduction starting with grades 9 (SSC) and 11 (HSSC)
University AdmissionsBased solely on marksTypically, A to F
Post-2025 AdmissionsMarks-based systemThe transition period where both systems are considered (2024-2025)
Performance RepresentationDirect correlation to numerical marksGrades reflect a range of performance from exceptional to unsatisfactory
Impact on StudentsCompetition for highest marksFocus shifts to overall academic and personal development
Policy for Grace MarksNot specifiedIntroduction of grace marks policy to support students during transition
FeedbackGenerally limited to marksDescriptive feedback to aid student development
ObjectiveOnly CGPA and grades are consideredAchieve the highest possible marks
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