Matric and Intermediate Students Now Exempt From Examination and Certificate Fees

In a recent development, the Sindh High Court (SHC) has ruled against educational boards, preventing them from collecting examination and certificate fees from matric and intermediate students in the province. The decision by the SHC Sukkur bench, led by Justice Iqbal Kalhoro and Justice Arbab Ali, came after dismissing a review plea filed by the educational boards seeking a reconsideration of the order restricting fee collection.

The SHC affirmed its verdict, exempting matric and intermediate students from these fees. According to a report submitted to the court, the Sindh government had announced free education to the intermediate level in 2017, and the educational boards receive funds for examinations and certificate awards.

Despite concerns, the Assistant Advocate General assured the court that the provincial government would release the necessary funds to the boards. Meanwhile, intermediate students in Karachi are protesting perceived unfair marking, with many failing examinations and submitting scrutiny forms. Dissatisfaction among students and parents is palpable, especially considering the Rs 400 scrutiny fee charged by the Board of Intermediate Education Karachi. The education department has initiated a committee to investigate the matter, and scrutiny form submissions will continue until February 12.