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IBCC revises equivalence criteria for foreign-board students

HarZaviya summary · from 3 outlets

Most outlets reported the Inter Board Coordination Commission’s decision to adjust the equivalence criteria for foreign-board students, particularly in the Science Group. Dawn highlighted the relaxation of requirements to include students with two science subjects, while Daily Pakistan (English) led with the increase in passing marks to 40% and the broader goal of standardising the examination system. Both outlets framed the changes as efforts to improve flexibility and learning standards.

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  1. IBCC Eases Science Equivalence Rules for Foreign-Board Students

    The Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) has approved several changes to Pakistan’s examination and equivalence system, including greater flexibility for… Read More

  2. Daily Pakistan (English) 88% identical

    IBCC introduces new equivalence rules, raises passing marks to 40%

    KARACHI – The Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) has approved a series of measures aimed at making Pakistan’s examination system more flexible, standardised and focused on conceptual learning. Under the new decision, students from foreign examination boards will be eligible for Science Group equivalence if they have passed at least two science subjects. The IBCC […]

  3. Dawn 85% identical

    Inter Board Coordination Commission relaxes equivalence criteria for foreign-board students with two science subjects

    ISLAMABAD: The Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC) on Saturday decided that Science Group equivalence would be awarded to students of foreign boards who had passed at least two science subjects, providing greater flexibility in academic pathways. Similarly, the forum recommended 12 additional Deeni Madaris for equivalence of their qualifications with SSC and HSSC, bringing the total numb...

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