Sindh has officially launched an e-marking system, marking a major shift in how exams are evaluated across the province. Multiple education boards have already begun pilot testing the new system on select exam papers. According to the Sindh Information Department, this move is part of broader reforms aimed at improving transparency, efficiency, and accuracy in academic assessments.
During a high-level meeting chaired by Sindh Universities and Boards Minister Ismail Rahu, officials reviewed the performance of educational institutions and discussed the implementation of e-marking. Secretaries, chairpersons of various boards, and IT officers attended the meeting. They were briefed on how the system works and which boards have already adopted it. Notably, Nawabshah and Sukkur boards have fully transitioned to e-papering and automation.
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The Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, and Mirpurkhas boards have also conducted at least one paper under the new system. Karachi and Larkana boards held 9th and 11th-grade exams using e-marking. Karachi’s Inter Board received free software, training, and IT systems from the Federal Board of Islamabad, further accelerating digital adoption.
Minister Ismail Rahu emphasized that e-marking will boost fairness and modernize exam systems. He also announced that the Karachi and Larkana Matric Boards will be shifted to solar energy to tackle frequent power outages. This move aims to ensure uninterrupted examination and administrative operations even during electricity shortages.
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The minister urged all boards to fast-track the transition to automation and ensure student issues are resolved swiftly. He also highlighted reforms in HR processes, online student and employee data systems, and measures to curb cheating. By reducing paper usage and operational costs, the e-marking system is expected to improve not only governance but also environmental sustainability in the education sector.