Understanding the New Grading System Introduced by Punjab Boards in 2025

 Starting from the 2025 academic session, all Punjab Boards including BISE Lahore, Multan, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and others have officially implemented a new grading system for Matric (9th & 10th) and Intermediate (1st & 2nd Year) students.

This change has replaced the traditional marks-based system with a grade-based evaluation — and students, parents, and teachers must understand how it works to avoid confusion when results are announced.

Let’s break it down in simple terms.

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📘 Why Was the Grading System Introduced?

• To reduce marks pressure and competition

• To promote conceptual learning over cramming

• To bring Punjab's system in line with international assessment standards

• To focus on skills, understanding, and clarity

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📊 New Grading Scale 2025 (For 9th–12th Classes)

Percentage (%)	Grade	GPA	Remarks
95% – 100%	A++	5.00	Exceptional
90% – 94%	A+	4.70	Outstanding
85% – 89%	A	4.30	Excellent
80% – 84%	B++	4.00	Very Good
70% – 79%	B+	3.70	Good
60% – 69%	B	3.00	Satisfactory
50% – 59%	C	2.00	Acceptable
40% – 49%	D	1.00	Needs Improvement
Below 40%	U (Fail)	0.00	Unsatisfactory

✅ Students will no longer see raw marks (like 920/1100). Instead, grades and GPA will be displayed on result cards.

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📋 Key Points You Should Know

• No First, Second, or Third Division anymore. Grades will reflect performance.

• Students will still have to pass all subjects separately (min 40% required).

• The merit for colleges/universities will now be calculated based on GPA or converted marks.

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🧠 How to Interpret Your Result

Example:
If a student gets 878 marks out of 1100 (79.8%), they’ll receive:
✅ Grade: B+
✅ GPA: 3.70
✅ Remarks: Good

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🎓 Benefits of the New Grading System

• Encourages learning, not memorization

• Reduces anxiety and unhealthy competition

• Promotes equal opportunity for students across different boards

• Helps with university admissions at national and international levels

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📥 Download Official Grading Policy (PDF)

👉 View and Download 2025 Grading Policy
👉 Check GPA-to-Marks Conversion Chart

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❓ FAQs About the New Grading System

Q: Will I still get a mark sheet?
🟢 Yes. Your result card will show subject grades, GPA, and overall grade — but not raw marks.

Q: Will this affect university admissions?
🟢 No. Universities will accept grades and GPA, and most have already aligned their systems.

Q: Can I improve my grade later?
🟢 Yes. Students can still apply for rechecking, supplementary exams, or improvement exams under the new system.

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📌 Final Words

The new grading system by Punjab Boards is a step towards a better, fairer education system. Instead of worrying about marks, focus on building understanding, concepts, and writing skills.

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