BSEK Karachi Announces New Passing Marks Scheme (40%)
The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) has issued an official press notification on March 4, 2026, announcing a significant change in the grading system. The passing percentage for students has been officially increased from 33% to 40%.
Official Notification Summary:
“In continuation of the Notification No. BSE/NGS/1st AE26/2026 dated 6th February, 2026 for implementation of new grading scheme with effect from the 1st Annual Examinations 2026 for class 9th and subsequently from 1st Annual Examinations 2027 for class 10th, the pass percentage has also been raised 33% to 40% with the implementation changing in passing marks according to new grading scheme…”
Revised Passing Marks Breakdown
Below is the detailed breakdown of the old and new passing marks for both theory papers and practicals:
| Papers having Total Marks | Old Passing Marks (33%) | New Passing Marks (40%) |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 33 | 40 |
| 75 | 25 | 30 |
| 60 | 20 | 24 |
| 30 | 10 | 12 |
| Total Practical Marks | Old Passing Marks | New Passing Marks |
| 45 | 15 | 18 |
| 15 | 5 | 6 |
Notification Ref No: BSE/NGS/Marks/1st AE-26/2026 | Dated: 04.03.2026
Issued by: Acting Controller of Examinations, Board of Secondary Education Karachi.