Matric exams in KP to begin March 31, CS for transparency

PESHAWAR, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 13th Mar, 2026) The annual matriculation examinations in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa will commence on March 31, with several reforms being introduced to strengthen transparency in the examination system.

Chief Secretary Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Shehab Ali Shah while chairing an online meeting to review preparations for the Matric examinations directed the relevant authorities to ensure transparency, discipline and better facilities for students during the conduct of examinations.

The meeting was attended by chairmen of all educational boards in the province, divisional commissioners and the Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education.

Officials of the education Department briefed the meeting in detail about the arrangements for the upcoming examinations.

The meeting was informed that multiple reforms were being introduced this year to make the examination system more transparent and effective.

According to the briefing, three papers across all educational boards will be marked through e-marking, while the board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Peshawar will conduct e-marking for six papers.

It was further informed that examinations across the province would be conducted under a cluster-based system, which is being implemented with full preparations.

Authorities have been directed to ensure the availability of water, electricity, CCTV cameras and other necessary facilities at all examination halls.

Newly graduated individuals are also being included in the examination staff this year and are currently undergoing training.

Strict measures have been taken to prevent cheating, and only staff with proven integrity and transparent performance will be assigned responsibilities.

Section 144 will be imposed around examination centres, while effective arrangements have been made to prevent the entry of cheating materials.

The meeting was also told that under a rotation system, examination staff would be changed after two to three papers to further ensure transparency. In addition, answer sheets of all boards are being standardized for e-marking.