The Annual Exams for IX and X grades under the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) are set to begin today at 499 examination centres across Karachi.
BSEK Chairman Ghulam Hussain Soho provided details about the examinations and their arrangements on Sunday during a meeting at his office.
For the first time, the examination board has issued computerised online admit cards to all students, and the list of examination centres is available on the board's official website. A total of 375,000 students will take the exams, including those from science and general groups, both regular and private. The examination centres include both government and private schools, with 256 centres designated for male students and 243 for female students.
BSEK has established 19 Hub Examination Centres across 18 towns in Karachi for the IX and X-grade exams. These centres will be responsible for receiving and distributing exam papers. To maintain the integrity of the exams, strict instructions have been issued, prohibiting students from bringing mobile devices or any unauthorised materials to the exam centres.
Any such items found will be confiscated, and students are warned against attempting to cheat. The board has also requested the imposition of Section 144 around exam centres, restricting external interference and requiring nearby photocopying shops to close during the exams.
To oversee the exams, the board has established a reporting cell at its office to monitor and prevent cheating. An effective paper delivery system has been put in place, where board officials will deliver sealed exam papers to Hub Centres, which will then be collected by centre superintendents or their representatives.
Vigilance officers will be present at each exam centre 30 minutes before the exam starts and will remain there throughout to prevent cheating. They will submit daily reports to the reporting cell at the board office, ensuring that any issues are promptly addressed. With 375,000 students participating, the exams will take place across 499 centres, with 256 designated for boys and 243 for girls.
The Chairman revealed that vigilance officers will sign the sealed envelopes in their presence to ensure the integrity of the exams. This measure is part of a collective effort by the government, district administration, and the board to prevent cheating, in line with the directives of the Sindh government.
To facilitate a smooth exam experience, the board has also requested K-Electric to avoid load shedding during the exams, ensuring that students can take their exams in a conducive environment.
The meeting was attended by BSEK Secretary Dr Naveed Ahmed, Examination Controller Zaheeuddin Bhutto, and other officials.
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