RAWALPINDI: The Punjab Education Department has decided to resume the 8th-grade board examinations across the province.
According to Punjab Education Department officials, this initiative aims to assess the performance of teachers and students.
The department has announced that assessment tests will be conducted for students of the 5th, 6th, and 7th grades in schools.
Previously, exam reforms were introduced in Punjab to curb cheating incidents during matriculation exams, including the implementation of online roll number slips.
Reportedly, Punjab’s Education Minister Rana Mashood had announced crackdowns against the exam mafia, initiating surprise visits to examination centers on Raiwind Road. During these visits, QR code scans were used to verify students’ identities and gather direct feedback from candidates.
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Last year, raids were conducted at matriculation examination centers in Lahore following allegations of negligence, leading to the suspension of Lahore Board’s Chairman and Controller.
On the other hand, the annual results of matriculation exams will be announced on July 24, with all educational boards across Punjab releasing results simultaneously.
According to sources, the final date was set during a meeting of the Punjab Board Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) on June 14 due to delays in completing paper marking across educational boards.
