In a groundbreaking move, the Punjab School Education Department has expanded matriculation subject options, providing students with alternatives to the traditional science and arts groups.
According to Punjab Secretary of School Education Khalid Naeem Wattoo, students can now opt for courses in entrepreneurship, information technology (IT), agriculture, and health sciences.
This marks the first major curriculum reform in Pakistan’s education system in 70 years, aiming to align with global standards and offer more career-focused choices.
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The newly introduced subject groups—agriculture, IT, fashion designing, and health sciences—will emphasise practical learning. “Each subject will include 30 marks for theory and 40 marks for practicals,” Wattoo revealed.
The initiative will utilise existing teaching staff, eliminating the need for new hires. Current teachers, including engineers and IT specialists already employed in schools, will receive targeted training to teach these subjects effectively.
Despite the changes, the overall marks for matriculation exams will remain at 1,100. Students will choose their subject groups at the beginning of ninth grade, enabling them to specialise in their fields of interest during their secondary education.
This reform is expected to provide students with more practical skills and broaden career opportunities, modernising the education system to meet contemporary demands.
