The Sindh government on Tuesday approved a new grading framework for matriculation and intermediate examinations across all provincial education boards.
Sindh Universities and Boards Minister Ismail Rahoo said the province has replaced the traditional marks-based system with a modern grading model. He added that the reform follows policy decisions of the Inter-Board Coordination Commission.
Rahoo said the change aims to create uniform standards across education boards nationwide. He confirmed that authorities will introduce a GPA system once the grading framework is fully in place.
According to an official notification, Sindh approved the grading system after IBCC endorsed it during a meeting held in August last year. The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education had already announced a revised grading formula in October.
Under the federal schedule, the new system will apply from the First Annual Examinations 2026 for SSC-I and HSSC-I. It will extend to SSC-II and HSSC-II from the First Annual Examinations 2027.
The new policy will assess students through grades instead of numerical marks. A minimum score of 40% will be required to pass. Students scoring below this threshold will receive a ‘U’ grade, meaning ungraded.
Students who fail will remain eligible to reappear in examinations, subject to other prescribed conditions.
Sindh Approves New Grading System for Matric and Intermediate Exams
| Score Range | Grade | Label |
|---|---|---|
| 96% – 100% | A++ | Extraordinary |
| 91% – 95% | A+ | Exceptional |
| 86% – 90% | A | Outstanding |
| 81% – 85% | B++ | Excellent |
| 76% – 80% | B+ | Very Good |
| 71% – 75% | B | Good |
| 61% – 70% | C+ | Fairly Good |
| 51% – 60% | C | Above Average |
| 40% – 50% | D | Emerging |
Officials said the new system will reduce academic pressure, promote fairer assessment, and align Sindh’s education structure with national standards.
