The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government is set to set to overhaul the provincial education landscape by replacing the traditional marks-based mark sheet with a modern grading structure.
Authorities expect the formal approval of the KP grading system for Matric and Inter early next week, signaling an end to the high-pressure “race for numbers” among students.
According to official sources, all eight educational boards in the province will implement this reform starting from the upcoming academic year. The new policy aims to evaluate student performance through standardized grades rather than raw scores, fostering a healthier competitive environment.
Understanding the New Grade Brackets
Under the KPK grading system for Matric and Inter, the minimum passing threshold rises to 40%. The performance tiers are categorized as follows:
- A++ Grade: 95% to 100%
- A+ Grade: 91% to 95%
- A Grade: 86% to 90%
- B++ Grade: 81% to 85%
- B+ Grade: 76% to 80%
- B Grade: 71% to 75%
- C Grade: 51% to 70% (divided into C+ and C)
- D Grade: 40% to 50% (Emerging)
Students scoring below 40% will receive a “U” (Un-graded) status, marking them as unsuccessful.
Impact on Students
Education experts believe the KP grading system for Matric and Inter will reduce psychological stress and align provincial standards with international assessment models. By shifting the focus from decimal-point differences to broader competency bands, the boards hope to encourage conceptual learning over rote memorization.
