ISLAMABAD: The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has introduced a new grading system for matriculation and intermediate students, under which both grades and marks will be shown in results.
According to the FBISE, the new system will take effect from the first annual examination of 2026. It will apply to the second part of matric and intermediate exams starting in 2027.
Under the new formula, students scoring between 96 and 100 percent will receive an A++ grade, while those securing 91 to 95 percent will get an A+ grade.
Marks between 86 and 90 percent will earn an A grade, and 81 to 85 percent will be awarded a B++ grade. Students with 76 to 80 percent will get a B+, and those with 71 to 75 percent will receive a B grade.
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Similarly, students obtaining 61 to 70 percent will receive a C++ grade, those securing 51 to 60 percent will get a C grade, while candidates scoring between 40 and 50 percent will be given a D grade. Students who score below 40 percent will be declared fail and will have to reappear in the subject.
An FBISE spokesperson said the new grading system aims to improve educational standards and ensure a fair and transparent evaluation process. The updated formula, the spokesperson added, is in line with modern assessment methods and will better reflect students’ overall performance in all subjects.
FBISE New Grading System 2026 – Marks and Grades Chart
| Percentage Range | Grade | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 96% – 100% | A++ | Outstanding Performance |
| 91% – 95% | A+ | Excellent Performance |
| 86% – 90% | A | Very Good |
| 81% – 85% | B++ | Good Performance |
| 76% – 80% | B+ | Above Average |
| 71% – 75% | B | Average |
| 61% – 70% | C++ | Satisfactory |
| 51% – 60% | C | Fair |
| 40% – 50% | D | Pass |
| Below 40% | F | Fail / Reappear Required |
