Students who encountered setbacks in the recent Intermediate (Inter) exams are fervently urging authorities to alleviate the burden of the Rs 400 scrutiny fee per paper. Discontent with the outcomes of the 2023 first-year exams, Karachi students are voicing apprehensions regarding the precision of the scrutiny process and advocating for prompt fee relief.
In the aftermath of the first-year Inter exams, a groundswell of concern has emerged among students who assert that there are notable discrepancies in the scrutiny of answer sheets for thousands of their peers. Allegations center around inaccuracies in the counting of marks during the scrutiny process, raising doubts about the overall reliability of the assessment.
The Deputy Controller of Examinations at the Matriculation Board has confirmed the initiation of the scrutiny process for Inter exams. To enhance transparency, two dedicated counters have established, where senior professors are meticulously examining the answer sheets. This measure aimed at instilling confidence in students and addressing their concerns about the accuracy of the scrutiny process.
Simultaneously, within the ongoing scrutiny phase, the board administration is fielding applications from candidates who have not yet submitted the scrutiny fee. As this issue looms large, the board administration poised to present the case for a fee waiver to the chairman for thorough consideration.
Students remain optimistic that the board will ensure a fair and precise scrutiny process that alleviates their apprehensions about the authenticity of the examination results. The ongoing developments paint a vivid picture of students rallying for fairness and transparency in the face of their academic challenges.