The Punjab government has officially announced the schedule for Annual Class 8 board examinations, which will be held in March, with exams starting from March 5, education authorities confirmed.
This marks a significant development in Punjab’s education system, as the Class 8 board examination system has been restored after a gap of four years. The move aims to strengthen academic assessment at the middle level and bring uniformity across public schools in the province.
Uniform Examination Across Punjab
The Punjab Examination Commission / PECTAA has finalized the examination schedule and initiated preparations for conducting the exams across the province. Officials stated that the examinations will be held under a uniform examination pattern, ensuring equal standards for students in all districts.
Administrative Preparations Underway
To ensure smooth execution, focal persons have been nominated from all District Education Authorities. These officials will oversee examination arrangements, coordination with schools, and adherence to the prescribed schedule.
Authorities added that logistical and administrative preparations are currently underway, including the arrangement of examination centers, deployment of staff, and distribution of examination material, to conduct the exams in a transparent and organized manner.
Importance of the Decision
Education experts believe the restoration of Class 8 board exams will help improve learning outcomes, promote accountability, and better prepare students for higher-level board examinations. Parents and students across Punjab have welcomed the announcement, calling it a step toward strengthening the education framework.
Further details regarding date sheets, roll number slips, and examination centers are expected to be released in the coming weeks.
