Islamabad, Feb 26: The Sindh School Education and Literacy Department has officially announced the academic schedule for the 2025-26 school year. This decision was made during a steering committee meeting of the Sindh government’s education department. The revised schedule marks a significant shift in the academic calendar, ensuring better alignment with national educational objectives.
According to the updated plan, the new academic year will begin on April 7, 2025, replacing the previously set date of August 1, 2025. This adjustment aims to provide a more structured learning period and minimize disruptions in the school calendar. For students in classes 9 and 10, board examinations are scheduled for April, with practical exams slated to commence in March. Additionally, intermediate-level examinations are set to begin on April 28, 2025, as confirmed by the education department’s spokesperson.
This change is a departure from the current academic year (2024-25), which started on August 1, 2024. The decision reflects an effort to streamline the education system, ensuring a smoother transition for students and educators alike.
Read More:
AIOU Launches New System for Book Printing and Mailing
In a separate legislative development, the Sindh Assembly has passed the Sindh Universities Amendment Bill 2025, despite facing opposition. Minister for Parliamentary Affairs and Law, Ziaul Hassan Lanjar, introduced the bill in the assembly amid protests from MQM legislators. The bill had initially been returned by Sindh Governor Kamran Tessori for reconsideration but was later reapproved by the assembly.
A key provision of the bill expands the eligibility criteria for vice-chancellors in public universities, now allowing serving bureaucrats to be considered for the role. Although the governor initially objected to this change, the constitutional framework under Article 116, Section 3, required him to approve the bill once it was passed again by the assembly.
These recent developments highlight significant changes in Sindh’s education system and university administration. The revised academic schedule aims to improve efficiency and minimize disruptions, while the amended university law seeks to broaden leadership opportunities within higher education institutions. As these policies take effect, they are expected to have a lasting impact on the region’s educational landscape.
