Key Takeaways
- Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) relaxed equivalence criteria for foreign-board students with at least two science subjects.
- The decision includes 12 additional Deeni Madaris for equivalence with SSC and HSSC, bringing the total to 26.
- IBCC will offer scholarships and arrange camps for high-achieving students to enhance their learning and exposure.
The Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) has relaxed the equivalence criteria for foreign-board students who have passed at least two science subjects, providing greater flexibility in academic pathways.
During the 184th IBCC Forum meeting in Murree, the commission also recommended 12 additional Deeni Madaris for equivalence with SSC and HSSC, increasing the total number of institutions under the equivalence framework to 26.
Furthermore, the IBCC agreed to include B-Form/CNIC numbers on SSC and HSSC certificates, making academic records easier to identify, access, and verify.
The forum also decided to offer scholarships and overseas exposure opportunities to board toppers, along with arranging winter and summer camps for high-achieving students to provide them with broader learning, leadership, and exposure opportunities.
Inayatullah Waseem, National Coordinator of the IBCC Forum, emphasised the importance of active participation and collective ownership of examination reforms, stating that the IBCC Forum provided a national platform for boards to share successful practices and develop common solutions to challenges faced by the examination system.
The forum adopted measures for greater uniformity in assessment and examination practices, supporting the credibility and international recognition of Pakistani qualifications.
According to the press release, examination boards in Sindh, the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), the AJK Board, the KIU Board, the Aga Khan Board, and the Ziauddin Board had implemented the new grading policy, increasing the minimum passing marks to 40 per cent.
Awareness sessions and workshops would also be organised to facilitate the implementation of the revised grading formula across the country.
The forum agreed to develop a uniform calendar for theory and practical examinations and formulate common guidelines and procedures for practical examinations to ensure greater consistency, fairness, and transparency across examination boards.
