The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) significantly changed the practical examination in 2024. According to the decision, the Federal board eliminated practical notebooks and viva voce from the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examinations. The matric exam is scheduled for April, while the HSSC (intermediate) exams are slated for May 2024. Students will undergo a practical-based assessment exam, replacing the traditional components of practical notebooks and viva voce.
A notification issued by the FBISE on November 13 outlined the changes, stating, “The existing pattern of practical [exams] will continue for a transitional period of 2024 examinations with certain amendments i.e. instead of notebooks and viva voce, there will be structured questions.”
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The marks allocated for practical notebooks and viva voce will now be redirected to structured questions, which students will answer on provided answer sheets.
