To help students become more competent in analysis, the Punjab educational boards have changed the format of the matric and intermediate annual examination questions.

All nine of the province's intermediate and secondary education boards have received directions from the chairmen of the Punjab Boards of Committees.

According to the guidelines, a quarter of the questions on the matric and intermediate class papers will be analytical or conceptual in nature.

Following receipt of the directives, each BISE has communicated with the educational establishments within their jurisdictions to appropriately prepare the pupils for the yearly exams.

The first annual exams in 2025, which will take place in Punjab from March to May, are anticipated to implement the updated paper structure.

On the other hand, however, the Inter Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) has introduced a new grading system for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) exams in an attempt to increase the accuracy, fairness, and transparency of student evaluation.

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The 7-point system (A-1, A, B, C, D, E, F) would be replaced by a 10-point system (A++, A+, A, B++, B+, B, C, D, E, U), according to IBCC, which published the details of the new grading system's key elements.

The APP report states that the passing percentage has increased from 33% to 40% and that grades and grade points will now be reported instead of absolute scores.

Grade points are used to determine the grade point average (GPA) and cumulative grade point average (CGPA), according to the IBCC.

The progressive adoption will start in the 2024 school year. It will first be applicable to grades 9 (SSC) and 11 (HSSC).

In 2024–2025, however, colleges will consider both the old and new grading schemes for admissions. In 2025, grades and CGPA will be the only factors used by colleges and institutions.

A grace marks policy will be put in place to help students who are struggling to pass tests as a result of the new grading system.

Additionally, descriptive feedback will be given to students, and teaching strategies might need to be adjusted.

The examination boards will explain the new grading scheme on result slips.

By providing a more accurate assessment of student achievement, this reform aims to increase the legitimacy and reliability of Pakistan's educational system.

Federal, Sindh, Baluchistan, AJK, and Gilgit Baltistan have also issued new grading guidelines.