The Sindh Universities and Boards Department has introduced a revised academic grading policy for students from grades 9 to 12, which will come into effect starting the next academic year. A key update in this policy is the elevation of the minimum passing score from 33% to 40%, marking a shift towards more rigorous academic standards across the province.
Instead of presenting student outcomes through traditional total marks or percentages, the new system will assess and report performance using a structured grading scale. Under this model, students who score between 50% and 59% will be assigned a D grade. Those achieving between 60% and 69% will receive a C grade, while a score between 70% and 74% corresponds to a B grade. A slight improvement to 75%–79% earns a B+ grade, and those with scores ranging from 80% to 84% are designated a B++ grade.
For higher academic achievement, the new scale awards an A grade for scores between 85% and 89%, while students scoring in the 90% to 94% range will obtain an A+ grade. The highest scoring bracket, between 95% and 100%, will also fall under the A+ classification, allowing for a dual representation within the top category.
According to the department, this reform aims to enhance the objectivity and transparency of academic evaluations, aligning the province’s assessment methods with global education standards. By moving away from traditional mark-based systems and focusing on consistent grading criteria, the policy seeks to reduce academic stress while providing a more balanced framework for student evaluation.
All education boards in Sindh will implement the policy uniformly, with dedicated awareness efforts planned to ensure schools, educators, and parents are fully informed about the changes before they are officially enforced.