The officials of the Sindh Education Department have recently cut 25 percent of the curriculum for the current academic year in what they term a modification of the academic calendar. This change affects the matriculation, intermediate, and classes 1 to 8 exams to be held in the 2024 session. The students and educators will now prepare for the exams using 75 % of the syllabus alone.
This decision has been reached following the new academic year calendar that the department set, with a new start date of April 1, 2025. The alteration is made to comply with national academic standards and enable the students to join colleges/universities.
Import Derivatives of the Changes Affecting the Academic Calendar
New Academic Session
The new school year with the academic year 2025 will start on April 1, 2025.
College classes will commence on August 1 in the year 2025.
Revised Examination Schedule
- Grades 4 to 8 Exams: March 1 to March 15, 2025.
- Matric Exams: Starting March 15, 2025.
- Intermediate Exams: Starting April 15, 2025.
Results Timeline
- Matric Results: Announced by July 15, 2025.
- Intermediate Results: Announced by August 15, 2025.
- Class 9 and 11 Results: These will be released within 60 days of enrollment and the intermediate results.
Admissions Timeline
- Admission to class 9 will be from March 1 to March 31, 2025, and classes will begin from April 1, 2025.
- Inter first-year admission will be centralized, and admissions will commence on June 1, 2025.
Holidays Schedule
- Summer Break: June 1 to July 31.
- Winter Break: December 22 to December 31.
Consequences to Students and Teachers
The reduction has been undertaken to facilitate implementation, and the Directorate of Curriculum, Assessment, and Research (DCAAR) has been given until 15, 15 2024, to publish the reduced syllabus. Students and any other stakeholders involved will be notified immediately so that they can make the necessary adjustments; the decision also takes into account the academic calendar, where most universities will post their scholarships and admission in August. This alignment will help avoid disruptions that may occur with admissions, and thus, students will be given many opportunities to apply to institutions of their choice.
Meeting Highlights
These changes were unveiled at a meeting of the steering committee of the Sindh Education Department in late November. Attendees included prominent officials such as:
- Secretary of College Education
- Chairman of Karachi Matric and Intermediate Boards
- Director General of Private Institutions
- Education experts and stakeholders
When making the choices regarding syllabus reduction and the new schedule, all the participants considered the interests of every student, focusing on their welfare and reducing academic loss.
Conclusion
It has come into action in response to the entire Sindh Education Department’s efforts to reconsider the academic calendar and reduce the syllabus. With a synchronized timeline and systematic planning, students, teachers, and institutions will be ready for a better transition in 2025.
Wait for further notice and prepare yourself for better performance in the upcoming academic year!
