Punjab BISE Chairpersons Decide to Use E-Sheets for Four Science Subjects

What Was Announced

• Nine Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) chairpersons across Punjab decided to use electronic answer sheets (e-sheets) for four science subjects starting in 2027 [1, 2].
• The decision was made during a meeting in Lahore chaired by Lahore Board Chairman Professor Badrul Salam [1, 2].
• Participants finalized the specific subjects to be used for on-screen marking in upcoming matriculation and intermediate examinations [1, 2].
• The meeting included Deputy Secretary Higher Education and Lahore Board Secretary Rizwan Nazir [1, 2].
• Officials discussed strengthening infrastructure and logistical arrangements across all nine boards to support the new system [1].
• The boards agreed to implement measures for improving printing facilities and ensuring effective on-screen marking [1, 2].
• Plans were discussed to form specialized teams to ensure transparency, uniformity, and the use of modern technology in the examination process [1, 2].
• Professor Badrul Salam stated that the boards aim to provide a standardized, technology-based, and transparent examination system [1].
• According to Professor Badrul Salam, the initiative is intended to make the assessment process more efficient, consistent, and reliable across the province [2].