Examination systems to be modernised

Modernising the examination system, enhancing transparency, and improving paper evaluation standards through automation, Optical Mark Recognition (OMR), and e-marking technologies was discussed during a meeting held under the platform of the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) on Wednesday.

Board of Intermediate Education Karachi (BIEK) Chairman Faqir Muhammad Lakho and Sindh Board of Technical Education Chairman Musharraf Ali Rajput met with Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) Chairman Dr Ikram Ali Malik at his office.

During the discussion, it was agreed that a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) will soon be signed among the three boards. Under the agreement, the Federal Board will provide complete technical assistance, guidance, and training to the Karachi and Sindh Technical Boards for implementing automation, OMR, and e-marking systems.

In the first phase, two officers from each of the provincial boards will receive training at the Federal Board in Islamabad. Upon completion, the successfully running automation, OMR, and e-marking systems at the Federal Board will also be introduced at the Karachi and Sindh Technical Boards.

The initiative aims to strengthen transparency, efficiency, and quality in examination processes.

Chairman Faqir Muhammad Lakho noted that the Karachi Board had already successfully conducted the Mathematics paper of the Intermediate Part-I Annual Examinations 2025 under the e-marking system as a pilot project, which yielded highly positive results.

The meeting was also attended by FBISE Director IT Dr Bashir Khan and Controller of Examinations Aqeel Imran.