Sindh Board Matric Exam Date 2026: New Date Sheet & 40% Passing Marks Rule
🔴 BREAKING NEWS: WEDNESDAY, MARCH 25, 2026 – LATEST REVISION
As of today, March 25, 2026, the Sindh Education Department and the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) have issued a final clarification on the 2026 Annual Examinations. While original plans suggested a March 31 start, the schedule has been adjusted to accommodate Holy Week and Easter.
📅 Confirmed SSC Part 1 & 2 Exam Dates
According to the latest government directive:
- SSC Part II (Class 10): Examinations will commence on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
- SSC Part I (Class 9): Examinations will commence on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
- Intermediate (HSSC): Exams remain scheduled for April 15, 2026.
⚠️ The “U-Grade” Crisis: New 40% Passing Threshold
The biggest change for 2026 is the Abolishment of the 33% Passing Mark. Following the national reform by the Inter-Board Coordination Commission (IBCC), Sindh has officially raised the passing bar to ensure global standards.
“Any student scoring below 40% in any subject will be marked as ‘U’ (Ungraded). A ‘U’ result is considered a FAIL, and students must reappear in the 2nd annual examinations to improve.”
New 10-Point Grading Table (Official 2026)
| Percentage | Grade | Descriptor |
|---|---|---|
| 96% – 100% | A++ | Extraordinary |
| 91% – 95% | A+ | Exceptional |
| 81% – 85% | B++ | Excellent |
| 40% – 50% | D | Emerging (Pass) |
| Below 40% | U | Ungraded (Fail) |
3. Conceptual Papers (SLO-Based)
Chairman BSEK, Ghulam Hussain Sohoo, has confirmed that the 2026 papers will be 100% Digital Workflow using OMR and E-Marking. Students should focus on Conceptual Clarity as questions will assess analytical skills rather than rote memorization.
📥 DOWNLOAD PDF RESOURCES
Get the official Sindh Board Date Sheet PDF and New Model Papers for 2026.