The decision to use a 10-point grading system countrywide at the inter [grade XII] and matric [grade X] levels were made by the national committee of educational board chairmen.
The choice was decided during a meeting of the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) in Lahore. Mureed Rahimo, Secretary of Universities and Boards, presided over the meeting.
The term “F” or “Fail” would be deleted from the student’s examination remarks and replaced with the new term “U” meaning unsatisfactory. Under the new planned grading system, the minimum passing marks had been raised from 33 to 40.
The new grades are:
- “A++” or “Exceptional” for students securing 95-100% marks
- “A+” or “Outstanding” for 90-95% marks
- “A” or “Remarkable” for 85-90% marks
- “B++” or “Excellent” for 80-85% marks
- “B+” or “Very Good” for 75-80% marks
- “B” or “Good” for 70-75% marks
- “C” or “Fair” for 60-70% marks
- “D” or “Satisfactory” for 50-60% marks
- “E” or “Sufficient” for 40-50% marks
The new marking system will be presented in the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) soon and it will be introduced across the country after receiving IBCC approval.
