KARACHI: The Sindh government has decided to change the schedule for the 2025 matric exams. Exams originally planned for March will now be held after Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr. The final decision will be made in a meeting of the education department.
According to a private tv channel report, Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Shah has called an important meeting of the education department’s executive committee. During the meeting, the decision to change the exam dates across the province is expected.
Matric exams in Sindh were initially scheduled for March. Meanwhile, Minister Sardar Shah has announced an extension in the hiring process for IBA test-passed teachers.
Sardar Shah also suggested that only practical exams be held in March, while the remaining exams could be conducted after Eid-ul-Fitr. This proposal is still under consideration.
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It is important to note that the final decision to hold the 2025 matric exams in Sindh after Ramadan and Eid-ul-Fitr is expected following an important meeting of the education department’s executive committee.
In other news, the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has postponed annual matric and intermediate exams due to Ramadan. The provincial government has instructed all educational boards to delay the exams until after Ramadan, with new dates set for April.
A spokesperson for the Peshawar Board said the exams will now be held after Ramadan. The decision aims to provide convenience to students during the holy month.
Federal Board Announces Exam Schedule
On the other hand, the Federal Board has announced the schedule for its annual matric exams. Exams will begin on March 18, with a break from March 28 to April 3 for Eid-ul-Fitr holidays. The first exam after Eid will be held on April 4, while practical exams will start from April 28.
The Federal Board has also imposed a ban on mobile phones and smartwatches at exam centers.
Punjab’s Matric Exam Schedule
In Punjab, the annual matric exams will start on March 4, 2025. According to the date sheet, the first exam for Group 1 will be Arabic, while Group 2 will take the History exam.
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On March 5, both groups will take the compulsory English paper. Economics, Health, and Physical Education exams are scheduled for March 6. On March 7, both groups will take Biology and Computer Science exams.
It is worth noting that last year in May, matric exams in Sindh’s capital Karachi were postponed due to extreme heat and a heatwave.
