The government of Punjab has on Saturday announced a new schedule for this year’s matriculation and intermediate exams across the province.
A notification has been issued by the Punjab government states that the annual matriculation exams will commence on May 25, while the intermediate exam will start on July 3.
Earlier, the exams for matriculation were set to begin on May 4, while the intermediate exams from June 12.
Previously, Punjab Education Minister Murad Raas said that this year students will not be promoted to the next grades without taking their examinations.
Murad Raas had said that all private and public schools in seven cities of Punjab will be closed from Monday (March 15) after the surge in coronavirus cases.
Murad Raas said that the education ministry is trying its best to complete the academic year.
On the other hand, Sindh Education Minister Saeed Ghani said that if the situation worsens, they will go for lockdown.
Federal Minister Education, professional training, National Heritage and culture Shafqat Mahmood had announced that schools will remain open in Sindh and Baluchistan with 50 per cent attendance every day.