SED Introduces Reforms to Academic Calendar and Syllabus

Sindh Education Department has implemented significant changes to its academic calendar, with the new session for 2025 set to commence on April 1. Additionally, the syllabus for the 2024 academic year has been reduced by 25% to accommodate the transition. The students can get latest updates of SED Introduces Reforms to Academic Calendar and Syllabus.

Examination, Admission, and Result Guidelines

Examinations:

Annual exams for matriculation, intermediate, and grades 1–8 will cover 75% of the syllabus.

Grade 4–8 exams are scheduled between March 1 and March 15.

Matriculation exams will start on March 15, followed by intermediate exams on April 15.

Admissions:

Admissions for class 9 will take place from March 1 to March 31, with classes beginning April 1.

The central admission committee will manage intermediate first-year admissions starting June 1.

Result Timelines:

Matriculation results will be announced by July 15, while intermediate results will follow by August 15.

Results for grades 9 and 11 will be declared within 60 days of the announcement of results for grades 10 and 12.

Holidays:

Summer vacations will be observed from June 1 to July 31.

Winter break has been revised to December 22–31.

Decision-Making and Implementation

These reforms stem from the recent shift in Sindh’s academic session from August 1 to April 1. The changes, including the syllabus reduction, were finalized during a steering committee sub-committee meeting in late November. The decision involved input from senior officials, including the Secretary of College Education, the Secretary of Universities and Boards, board chairpersons from Karachi and Mirpurkhas, and representatives of private schools.

To ensure smooth implementation, the Directorate of Curriculum, Assessment, and Research DCAAR has been directed to finalize and disseminate the reduced syllabus by December 15. This measure ensures timely preparation for students, educators, and examination boards.

College and University Coordination

For colleges, the academic year will begin on August 1, 2025. The committee also emphasized aligning Sindhs academic calendar with university schedules, particularly since scholarship programs are typically announced in August. This alignment aims to protect students’ academic and financial opportunities.

Streamlining Academic Transitions

These reforms aim to enhance Sindh’s education system by reducing disruption during the calendar shift and providing a balanced approach to academic and examination schedules for students and institutions alike.