The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has announced a new grading system for matric examinations, bringing a significant change to how students’ performance will be announced.
According to officials, the revised grading structure will apply from the current academic year for Class 9 students. Meanwhile, Class 10 candidates will be assessed under the new system starting from 2027.
Under the updated policy, the minimum passing marks have been set at 40 percent. Students who score below this threshold will no longer be marked as “fail.” Instead, the board has introduced a new “U grade” to indicate unsuccessful candidates.
As per the grading criteria, students securing 96 to 100 percent marks will be awarded an A++ grade, the highest under the new system. Those scoring 40 percent or above will be declared successful, while candidates falling below 40 percent will receive the U grade.
In another major development, BSEK has decided to introduce a Grade Point Average (GPA) system on an interim basis. This move aims to align the matriculation assessment process with modern academic standards.
Students who do not meet the minimum passing requirements will be required to appear in supplementary examinations, giving them another opportunity to improve their results.
The new grading system is expected to reduce exam-related pressure on students while providing a clearer and more structured assessment framework.
| Marks Range | Grade | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 91–100 | A++ | Pass |
| 81–90 | A+ | Pass |
| 71–80 | B | Pass |
| 61–70 | C | Pass |
| 51–60 | D | Pass |
| 41–50 | E | Pass |
| Below 40 | F | Fail |
