The Sindh government has also declared a significant move to deal with the malpractices of examination by introducing a new watermarking system of question papers. This new system will be able to track down the origin of any leaks of papers instantly and punish the people involved.
This was declared by the Sindh Minister of Universities and Boards, Muhammad Ismail Rahoo, in a high-level meeting that was all about arrangements of the impending academic examinations.
Strict Directives for Board Chairpersons
The meeting involved an overview of the preparations in different examination centers by the officials. These involved the security measure, the availability of furniture, drinking water facilities, electricity, and anti-cheating measures. They were also to be given elaborate briefing on procurement, tenders and budget allocations.
Minister Rahoo gave stern instructions to each board chairman stating that there was a need to carry out transparent and timely examinations. Instead, he gave a stern warning that the government cannot condone negligence and will mobilize administrative measures against the concerned board chairman in case of any leakage of papers under their watch.
The Sindh govt has decided to implement a watermarking system to prevent cheating in examinations, with Minister for Universities & Educational Boards M Ismail Rahoo saying that those involved in paper leaks will be immediately traced through the system.https://t.co/nPeAfinGmc
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Sindh Examination Schedule
Here is the detailed schedule for the upcoming board exams across different divisions:
| Division | Grades | Starting Date |
| Sukkur | 9th and 10th | March 30, 2026 |
| Karachi | 9th and 10th | April 7, 2026 |
| Sukkur | 11th and 12th | April 15, 2026 |
| Karachi | 11th and 12th | April 25, 2026 |
Widespread Rollout of the E-Marking System
In an effort to improve transparency and modern grading practices, an e-marking system to check answer sheets is being actively implemented by educational boards in Sindh. Its adoption in various regions differs:
Sukkur and Shaheed Benazirabad: The assessment of all exams will be done by the authorities through the e-marking system that is fully computerized.
Larkana Board: Will mark eight selected papers of grades 9 to 12 through e-marking.
Karachi Board: Will evaluate all grade 9 papers and two specific matriculation papers under the new digital system.
Enhanced Security Measures at Exam Centers
In order to ensure that the examination procedure is conducted in a manner that does not compromise the integrity of the process, the government is adopting strong security measures:
Cell of Complaint: There will be a provincial complaint cell established at the office of Board Secretary so that the examination centers can be closely monitored and to link with the vigilance teams.
Mobile Phone Ban: The government has prohibited the use of mobile phones in all examination centers.
Section 144: The government shall implement Section 144 in areas surrounding examination centers to curb accumulation of unwarranted people and also provide a peaceful testing atmosphere.
(FAQs)
What new system is the Sindh government introducing for board exams?
The Sindh government is introducing a new watermarking system on examination question papers. This system is designed to immediately trace the source of any paper leaks and penalize those involved in cheating and malpractice.
When will the 2026 board exams start in Sindh?
For grades 9 and 10, exams will begin on March 30 in the Sukkur division and April 7 in Karachi. For grades 11 and 12, the exams will commence on April 15 in Sukkur and April 25 in Karachi.
What is the e-marking system, and where is it being used?
The e-marking system is a digital method for checking and grading student answer sheets. It will be fully implemented for all exams in the Sukkur and Shaheed Benazirabad divisions, while the Larkana and Karachi boards will use it for specific papers.
What security measures are being enforced at examination centers?
To ensure transparent exams, authorities have placed a strict ban on mobile phones inside all examination centers and will enforce Section 144 around the venues. Additionally, a provincial complaint cell has been established to monitor the centers and vigilance teams.
