Punjab has reportedly made a valid B-Form number mandatory for students registering for Grade 5 and Grade 8 examinations. Under the revised system, schools cannot complete a student’s registration unless the required B-Form details are entered. Records previously submitted without a B-Form number have reportedly been marked as unverified. Schools Told to Update Student Records…
A new analysis by Gallup Pakistan has highlighted a worrying learning crisis in Pakistan, revealing that only 52.3% of Class 5 students can read a Class 2-level story in Urdu, Sindhi, or Pashto. The findings suggest that many children are progressing through school without acquiring basic literacy and numeracy skills expected for their age and…
The Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) has announced the registration schedule for students appearing in the Grade 5 Annual Assessment 2026-27 across Punjab. According to an official notification, the registration process will be conducted through the Item Bank System (IBS), while District Education Authorities (DEAs) have been directed to ensure timely registration…
The Punjab government is reviewing a proposal to extend the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) examination system to private schools across the province. The move comes after the successful conduct of Grade 8 board examinations in government schools, where nearly one million students participated under the PECTAA assessment framework. Punjab Reviews Expansion…
The Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) has officially started the registration process for Grade 8 students appearing in the Annual Examination 2026-27. According to an official notification, all public schools across Punjab have been directed to register eligible students through the Item Bank System (IBS) portal using their official school login credentials….
The Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTA) has launched a Google ID Teacher Training Program aimed at improving digital teaching skills and technology-based learning in schools across Punjab. The initiative is designed to equip teachers with modern educational technology skills and strengthen digital learning practices in classrooms. Training Sessions to Begin From June…
The Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) has announced the registration schedule for the annual Grade 8 board examinations across Punjab. According to officials, the registration process for students will officially begin from: 📅 May 25, 2026 while the last date for registration has been set as: 📅 July 8, 2026 All schools…