Breaking News for the students: The federal ministry of education declares a significant shift in the presentation of the examination results. As of the session in 2024, the ranking system will supersede the marks-based method. This ranking system shall transform how the academics of the students are calculated. Here is everything you need to know about the New Grading System.
Introduction of Grading System Starting in 2024
Recently, the federal Ministry of Education announced a grading system for students in Pakistan. This new change would take effect from the next academic year 2024 onwards, and thereon, results will be provided in grades instead of marks.
Phase-Wise Implementation: Focus on 9th and 11th Grades
According to the ministry’s announcement, the new grading system will initially apply to students in grades 9 and 11. These students will no longer receive their results in terms of marks but will be assessed by Grade Point Average (GPA) or Cumulative Grade Point Average (GPA). CGPA).
From 7-Point to 10-Point Grading System
An important feature of this reform is the extension of the grading scale. Earlier, a 7-point system was used, but the new system has introduced a 10-point grading scale. Grades now include:
- A++
- A+
- Oh
- B++
- B+
- B
- C
- D
- E
- U (Unrated)
Increased Passing Marks: From 33% to 40%
The new grading system also changes the passing criteria. Earlier, students had to secure 33% marks to pass the exam. However, under the new system, the minimum pass requirement has been increased to 40%. The increase will apply to all subjects, and students will now need to score higher to achieve a passing grade.
GPA and CGPA: How They Will Replace Marks
The shift from marks based system to GPA/CGPA model is a fundamental change. GPA (Grade Point Average) will reflect students’ performance in individual subjects, while CGPA (Composite Grade Point Average) will provide an overall assessment of their academic achievements. This method is commonly used in international education systems and aims to align Pakistan’s educational standards with global practices.
Colleges and Universities to Adopt the System by 2025
Although the new grading system will initially focus on secondary education, it will also be extended to colleges and universities starting in 2025. From this year, all higher education institutions across the country will switch to a full grading system to assess student performance.
Nationwide Implementation of the New Grading Policy
This classification system is not limited to federal territories. It will be implemented in all provinces. The announcement confirmed that provinces including Sindh, Balochistan and Gilgit-Baltistan have adopted the new grading policy, ensuring uniformity in academic assessment across Pakistan.
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Conclusion
The introduction of this grading system marks a significant change in the educational framework of Pakistan. With the implementation of GPA/CGPA and increase in passing marks, students and teachers will need to adopt a new approach to academic assessment. As the system is phased in from 2024, its impact on both student performance and the overall education sector will be closely monitored.