The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) announced the postponement of the annual intermediate examinations for 2025, originally scheduled to start on April 28.
The exams will now commence from May 5.
The decision was made following directives from the board chairman, citing two main reasons for the delay.
Firstly, the ongoing process of awarding grace marks in mathematics, chemistry, and physics for the 2024 first-year science pre-medical, pre-engineering, and general science groups is yet to be completed.
Secondly, several examination centres are still occupied with matriculation exams that began on April 8 and are set to continue until May 8.
Officials said the overlap necessitated adjustments to maintain the exam system's organisation and ensure centre availability.
Students, educational institutions, and parents have been advised to continue preparations according to the new schedule.
BIEK stated that any further updates or changes would be communicated through its official website (www.biek.edu.pk) and its verified social media pages on Facebook and Instagram.
Yesterday, Sindh government's Department of Universities and Boards issued an official notification granting grace marks to students appearing in the Intermediate Part-I (Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering) annual examinations of 2024. The decision includes awarding 15% to 20% grace marks in key science subjects.
The notification was issued following the approval of the provincial cabinet during its meeting held on April 15. According to the directive, students will receive 20% grace marks in Chemistry and 15% in both Physics and Mathematics.
The Karachi Board of Intermediate Education has been informed of the decision, and implementation instructions have been issued accordingly.
The notification, signed by Sharifuddin, Section Officer for Boards in the Department of Universities and Boards, directs the Chairman of the Intermediate Board Karachi to proceed with the necessary arrangements to apply the cabinet’s decision.
It is important to note that currently, the Karachi Intermediate Board does not have a permanent chairman. The position is temporarily held by the Chairman of the Karachi Matriculation Board.
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