The Punjab government has decided to bring back board exams for eighth-grade students. This big step aims to improve academic checks and make evaluations fair for all schools.
Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat shared the news during a meeting of the Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTA) Board of Governors. He said PECTA will handle the new Punjab board exams for Grade 8. Officials must prepare a full plan within 30 days.
The minister also asked schools to start internal tests for students in classes five to seven. These tests will help check how well students and teachers perform. He gave officials one month to design a clear and fair system for these checks.
To make learning easier, the government plans to change textbooks for Grades 9 and 11 (Matric Tech) into video lessons. This move will help students access lessons online. The Academic Committee for Online Tech Education will ensure these videos meet good quality standards.
Rana Sikandar Hayat warned that all textbooks for the new school year must reach students on time. He said no delays would be acceptable. He also asked schools to lower dropout rates in middle school. Teacher training must also improve, using past performance as a guide.
Many experts believe the new Punjab board exams for Grade 8 will help fix gaps in the old system. Some parents and teachers think this will raise standards in schools. Others worry that young students may feel extra stress if schools do not prepare them well.
This decision shows Punjab’s focus on better exams, modern learning tools, and fair teacher checks. The government hopes to build a stronger education system for all students.
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