Grace marks for first-year intermediate students in Karachi have been accepted by the legislative committee of the Sindh Assembly. Concerns over students deteriorating performance in mathematics, physics, and chemistry led to the decision.

A fact-finding commission headed by Dr. Sarosh Lodhi, the former vice chancellor of NED University, made recommendations that served as the basis for the approval. The statement was made at a press conference held at the Sindh Assembly by Syed Sardar Shah, the minister of education for Sindh.

Grace Marks Allocation

As per the decision, students will receive:

• 15% grace marks in Physics

• 15% grace marks in Mathematics

• 20% grace marks in Chemistry

The committee brought to light significant problems with Karachi's school boards' assessment and examination system. Additionally, it was reported that Karachi pupils have been subjected to unjust treatment for the previous eight years, which has caused their grades to consistently deteriorate in comparison to those of other Sindhi boards.

Following the Chief Minister of Sindh's final clearance, the Universities and Boards Department will formally announce the decision.

Accountability & Further Investigation

In addition to granting grace marks, the committee has suggested taking legal action against the individuals who caused the disparities in the grades of Karachi students. To go into the discrepancies further and find the people responsible, the Sindh Assembly has been asked for a mandate.

Assessment Audit of Educational Boards

Additionally, the Sindh government has made the decision to assess the findings from every school board in the region. This move was made in response to complaints that grades were being improperly changed to benefit students from other boards while devaluing pupils from Karachi.

Thousands of first-year students in Karachi should find respite from this move, which also guarantees equitable assessment procedures for all Sindh's educational boards.