Private Schools Lose in Matric Exams to Government Schools

Private Schools Lose in Matric Exams to Government Schools

Rana Sikandar Hayat, the minister of education for Punjab, declared that government schools had made major progress in raising the standard of instruction, as seen by their recent matriculation exam results, which saw them surpass private schools.

In a press conference with Provincial Information Minister Azma Zahid Bukhari, Hayat emphasised these accomplishments, which came about in the first few months of his appointment and have led to a review of private sector charge structures.

Important details from the statement consist of:

  • Cheating Prevention: During the matriculation examinations, 270 cheating centres were found and closed. For the intermediate exams, a zero-tolerance policy was implemented.
  • Top Rankings: In five of the nine educational boards, government schools achieved the top rankings for the first time in five years.
    Student Awards: 250 million rupees will be given out as prizes to the top-performing students by Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz.
  • Danish School Success: In response to critics, the Danish School’s matriculation scores were emphasised as evidence of its excellence.
  • Reduction of Teacher Shortage: By carefully using surplus instructors, the 180,000-teacher shortage has been cut to 38,000, with intentions to close the gap in three months.
  • Transparency in Transfers: 2,000 hidden posts in the School Information app have been revealed, and the e-transfer policy will be free from bribery and favouritism.
  • The South Punjab Programme is a three-month technical course designed to give pupils the skills they need to be self-sufficient. It has been introduced as a foundational learning programme for 150,000 youngsters.
  • University Reforms: Past anomalies within university syndicates are being audited, and permanent vice-chancellors are being selected through a merit-based selection procedure, with no suggestions allowed.

Minister Hayat reaffirmed the government’s resolve to turn public schools into high-caliber establishments, foster public trust, and draw students from the private sector to public education. He underlined that private schools need to follow the new guidelines set down for them.