The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore has introduced a new automated system for practical exams in 2026. This is an important step to make the exam process more fair and transparent.
This change is part of education reforms under the leadership of Maryam Nawaz Sharif in Punjab.
How the New System Works
Under this system:
- Examiner assignments are done through a computer system
- Selection is random, so no one can influence it
- Manual selection has been removed
Examiners will be told about their exam centers at the last moment to avoid any favoritism.
Focus on Fairness
The main purpose of this system is to:
- Stop favoritism (sifarish)
- Ensure fair marking based on merit
- Build trust in the exam system
Now, students will be judged only on their performance.
Centralized Marking System
Another important change:
- Practical exams will be checked centrally
- Marking will not be done at the same school or college
This helps reduce bias and keeps marking consistent.
Impact on Students & Schools
For students:
- Equal chances for everyone
- Marks based on skills and knowledge
For institutions:
- Need to prepare students properly all year
- No reliance on outside influence
Role of Government
The Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has directed that:
- The system must be fully implemented
- No manual interference should happen
- Exams should be strictly monitored
Future Possibilities
Experts believe this system can:
- Be used by other boards in Punjab
- Expand to written exams in the future
- Improve the overall exam system
Final Words
This automated system for practical exams is a big step toward fairness in education.
By reducing human involvement and using technology, the Lahore Board is moving toward a system where students are judged only on merit.
