The long-awaited annual examinations for Intermediate students under the Karachi Board of Intermediate Education (BIEK) have commenced today with the participation of over 126,500 candidates.
The initial phase of the 2025 examinations will cover the 11th and 12th grades across diverse streams, including Science, Pre-Engineering, Pre-Medical, Science General, and Home Economics.
Furthermore, the exams will also accommodate candidates seeking improvement of grades, appearing for additional subjects, benefit cases, short subjects, Twelve Papers (TP), and special chances.
The examinations will be conducted in both morning and evening shifts, with a total of 182 examination centers established for the duration of the tests, scheduled from Monday, May 5, through Thursday, May 29, 2025.
Examination Schedule and Participation:
In the morning shift, operating from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, students from the Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, and Home Economics groups will take their exams. Over 92,000 students are expected to appear for their papers in this shift. The evening shift will be held from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, catering to the Science General group, with more than 34,500 candidates participating in the examinations.
This year, a total of 182 examination centers have been set up, with 122 centers designated for the morning shift and 60 centers for the evening shift. Among these, 36 centers have been categorized as highly sensitive due to their potential vulnerability to security risks.
Security and Logistical Arrangements:
The Karachi Board has implemented comprehensive measures to ensure the smooth execution of the examinations. Letters have been dispatched to the Inspector General of Sindh Police, Commissioner Karachi, DIG Traffic Karachi, and K-Electric to facilitate a secure environment for both students and examination staff. Special security arrangements have been put in place at the 36 highly sensitive centers, and monitoring cells have been established to prevent cheating and address any unforeseen incidents.
In an effort to combat cheating, the board has formed 16 super vigilance teams to oversee the examinations. Additionally, complaint cells have been set up in all district deputy commissioner offices to address any issues or grievances from students or staff.
To guarantee the security of the question papers, they are being transported securely from the central board office to the examination centers, with each paper marked with a unique center code to deter leaks. In the unlikely event of a paper leak, this code will aid in identifying the source of the breach.
Health and Safety Measures:
Considering the rising temperatures during this period, the Board has made provisions for emergency medical services. A request has been made for Rescue 1122 to be on standby in case of heat-related illnesses or other emergencies.
The Board has also requested the enforcement of Section 144 around examination centers to prohibit the presence of unauthorized individuals and the operation of nearby photocopy shops. Furthermore, any mobile phones or electronic devices found within examination centers will be confiscated.
