Pakistan, Jan. 21 -- The Sindh government has approved a new grading system for matric and intermediate exams, replacing the traditional marks system. Students scoring below 40% will now be considered failed. The decision follows policy directives from the Inter Board Coordination Commission (IBCC).

Under the new system, student performance will be categorised as A++ (96-100%), A+ (91-95%), A (86-90%), B++ (81-85%), B+ (76-80%), B (71-75%), C+ (61-70%), C (51-60%), D (40-50%), and U (below 40%). Students receiving a 'U' grade can reappear in the same paper to improve.

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The system will be introduced in phases, starting in 2026 for first-year matric (class 9) and...