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The Punjab Examination Commission (PECTA) is facing a serious funding shortfall for the upcoming Grade 8 board exams, raising the possibility that tests may be held for only four subjects: Urdu, English, Mathematics, and Science.
Officials say that running the exams across the province transparently would require nearly Rs 1 billion. PECTA is in discussions with the Punjab government to secure the necessary budget.
Around 50,000 invigilators are expected to be deployed and compensated daily for their services. To simplify the process, students will not need to submit admission forms, as roll numbers will be automatically generated through the School Information System (SIS).
Currently, over one million students are registered for the exams in Punjab. Authorities have stated that a final decision regarding the exam structure and subjects will be announced soon, pending confirmation of funding and logistics.
This move highlights the financial challenges faced by provincial education authorities and the efforts being made to ensure the smooth conduct of the exams.