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New Minimum Passing Marks Announced by Federal Board

Arsalan Khattak
October 8, 2025 at 08:57 AM
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New Minimum Passing Marks Announced by Federal Board

Key Takeaways

  • FBISE has increased the minimum passing marks from 33% to 40%.
  • The new passing mark requirement will be effective from the 2026 annual examinations.
  • The change applies to both SSC-I and HSSC-I levels.
  • The goal is to ensure stronger academic performance and align with international benchmarks.
  • The decision was based on recommendations from the Inter-Board Coordination Commission (IBCC).

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has officially raised the minimum passing marks required for all subjects from the previous 33 percent to 40 percent. An FBISE official confirmed that this new standard will take effect beginning with the annual examinations scheduled for 2026. This change specifically applies to students taking the Secondary School Certificate (SSC-I) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC-I) exams. The primary motivation behind this policy shift is to encourage stronger overall academic performance among students. Furthermore, the increase aims to better align Pakistan's local educational standards with recognized international grading benchmarks. This decision was made following recommendations provided by the Inter-Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) after a review of grading criteria across various educational boards.

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