The Sindh government has abolished the traditional numerical marking system across all educational boards in the province and approved a new grading system for matriculation (10th grade) and intermediate (12th grade) examinations.

According to Sindh Minister for Universities & Boards Ismail Rahu, under the new system, students scoring less than 40 per cent will be considered failed, adding that grades will now be assigned according to international standards.

“The move has been taken in line with policy decisions at the federal level, and aims to introduce a uniform grading system across all boards in the province,” Rahu said.

The new system will be implemented gradually across Sindh, beginning with the first annual exams for 9th and 11th grades, while full implementation for matric and intermediate exams will take place in 2027.

Under the new grading scale: A++ (96–100%); A+ (91–95%); A (86–90%); B++ (81–85%); B+ ( 76–80%); B (71–75%); C+ (61–70%): C (51–60%); D (40–50%).

The minimum passing scores have been set at 40 per cent. Students who fail will be allowed to retake the same paper to improve their performance, the minister added.

“The purpose of this system is to ensure uniformity across educational boards nationwide. Once fully implemented, a GPA system will also be introduced in the future,” Rahu said.

The Sindh government has officially approved the new policy, which marks a major shift in the assessment and evaluation of students in the province.