Federal Board Introduces New 10 Point Grading Criteria
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has announced a new 10 point grading system that will replace the old 7 point scale used in Pakistani schools. This change is meant to make student assessment more transparent and closer to international standards. It will apply to the Secondary School Certificate and Higher Secondary School Certificate levels.
The new system will be introduced gradually. It will first apply to SSC I and HSSC I students in 2026 and then to SSC II and HSSC II students in 2027. The decision was made by the Inter Board Coordination Commission to make the grading process fair and consistent across all boards.
Under this new policy student performance will be measured from A++ which is the highest grade to U which means ungraded. The minimum passing marks have been increased from 33 percent to 40 percent. This change is expected to motivate students to work harder and help teachers evaluate more accurately.
Main Keywords and Context
The new grading policy includes important terms that students teachers and parents should know. These include 10 point grading system Federal Board grading policy 2025 A++ grade Ungraded below 40 percent and IBCC grading reform. The new system will affect both SSC and HSSC students and marks a major improvement in Pakistan’s education standards.
The 10 Point Grading Criteria
Here are the ten grading levels set by the Federal Board.
- A++ (Exceptional) 96% to 100%
- A+ (Outstanding) 91% to 95%
- A (Excellent) 86% to 90%
- B++ (Very Good) 81% to 85%
- B+ (Good) 76% to 80%
- B (Above Average) 71% to 75%
- C+ (Fairly Good) 61% to 70%
- C (Satisfactory) 51% to 60%
- D (Marginal or Emerging) 40% to 50%
- U (Ungraded or Fail) below 40%
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Conclusion
The introduction of the 10 point grading system by the Federal Board is a major step to improve education in Pakistan. It reduces the pressure of chasing high marks and focuses on real learning. The new scale brings Pakistan closer to international standards and helps students understand their performance more clearly.
Although it will take time to adjust this reform is a positive move toward fairness and better evaluation. Schools and teachers will need training to apply the new system smoothly and students should focus on understanding and learning rather than memorizing for marks.
