Punjab education authorities have introduced stricter regulations for matric practical examinations in an effort to improve transparency and stop the use of fake or purchased practical record books. The new directives are aimed at ensuring that students complete their practical work honestly and independently.
According to officials, only those students who prepare their practical notebooks themselves will be awarded marks. Examiners have been instructed to carefully compare the handwriting in practical copies with the student’s own writing to identify copied or externally prepared record books.
Muzammil Mahmood, Chairman of the Examination Task Force, emphasized that the crackdown is designed to prevent cheating and restore credibility to the practical examination system. Authorities believe that the widespread use of ready-made practical notebooks has compromised fairness in board examinations for years.
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Under the revised policy, practical notebooks will also be torn after evaluation to prevent their reuse by other candidates in future examinations. Officials warned that strict disciplinary action would be taken against staff members or institutions that fail to implement the new instructions properly.
The latest measures are part of a broader campaign launched by Punjab authorities to strengthen examination transparency. In recent months, officials have introduced CCTV monitoring in laboratories, biometric verification at sensitive examination centers, and enhanced supervision procedures to curb cheating and impersonation during matric exams.
Education experts believe these reforms could significantly improve the integrity of practical examinations and encourage students to rely on their own skills and academic preparation instead of unfair shortcuts.
