The Secondary Education Board’s matriculation examinations are in full swing, with a particular incident making headlines today. The Chemistry paper for the 10th-grade science group, scheduled for the morning shift, made an unexpected appearance on social media platforms before the commencement of the exam.
The incident has sparked a wave of reactions, highlighting the challenges faced by the education system in maintaining the integrity of examinations. Despite this setback, the examination process continues unabated, with the 9th-grade general group students preparing for their compulsory Islamic Studies paper in the afternoon shift.
The scale of these examinations is immense, with over 160,000 tenth-grade science students and more than 16,000 ninth-grade general group students participating. To accommodate this large number of candidates, a total of 505 examination centers have been established across the city. These include 148 government schools and 357 private schools.
In a unique initiative, an examination center has also been set up within the Central Jail, enabling 22 incarcerated students to participate in the matriculation exams. This move underscores the commitment of the education board to provide equal opportunities for all students.
With over 368,000 students registered for the matriculation exams, the Matric Board has issued strict guidelines to ensure a fair and smooth examination process. A stern warning has been issued against the use of mobile phones during the exam, with confiscation being the penalty for non-compliance.
Furthermore, to maintain a distraction-free environment around the examination centers, Section 144 has been implemented, resulting in the closure of photocopy shops in the vicinity during the exam hours.
