FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

To ensure a smooth transition, the new grading system is implemented in phases – first phase starts from 2023 for grades 9 (SSC) and grades 11 (HSSC). To ensure that stakeholders understand the reporting of the results, absolute scores will also be reported along with grades and grade points.
The new grading system is designed to be fairer and more transparent, and to ensure that grades accurately reflect students’ learning and achievement. It may mean that the way your grade is calculated, or the criteria used to assign grades may change, but ultimately the goal is to provide a more accurate assessment of performance in the course.
Yes. The level of difficulty to pass the examination has increased. The passing marks are now  40% whereas earlier it was 33%.
The new grading system is designed to ensure that grades accurately reflect students’ learning and achievement. With the new grading system, if you score within the range of 70%  to 74% or 75%  to 79%,  80% to 85%, then you receive B, B+ or B++. To achieve A, A+ and A++, you need to focus on meeting the specific descriptors (i.e., remarkable, outstanding, and exceptional) for those grades, rather than comparing yourself to the old grading system. For example, if you score 72%, under the new grading policy, you will receive a B, which is described as Good.
Yes. Your respective boards will explain the criteria on the new grading system.
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All examination boards (private and public) of Pakistan are required to implement the new grading system as per the resolution of IBCC Forum, except foreign examination boards operating in Pakistan.
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No. The grade point system will have no impact on the paper pattern nor the marking.
No. The new grading system will not impact the level of difficulty of the examination paper.
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