ISLAMABAD, Oct 14 (APP):Pursuant to the directives of the Secretary, Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, the Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC) convened the first meeting of the Steering Committee on the National Examination Quality Standardized Index (NEQSI) at the IBCC Secretariat, here.
The meeting, chaired by Dr Ghulam Ali Mallah, Executive Director, IBCC, reviewed the proposed framework for establishing common, internationally benchmarked standards across Pakistan’s 27 public-sector examination boards.
The initiative reflects the Federal Government’s commitment to improving the quality, transparency, fairness and credibility of educational assessment nationwide.
The Steering Committee reviewed the proposed indicators, performance targets and implementation milestones. To further strengthen the framework, a Sub-Committee was constituted to refine the proposed indicators and targets and present its recommendations at the next meeting.
NEQSI aims to establish a robust and consistent mechanism for evaluating examination quality across the country. It will support evidence-based improvements in assessment practices, promote greater comparability among examination boards, strengthen public confidence in educational qualifications and contribute to the international recognition of Pakistan’s secondary and higher secondary qualifications. The initiative is also expected to benefit students seeking admission to higher education institutions in Pakistan and abroad.
Dr. Ghulam Ali Mallah, Executive Director, IBCC, emphasized that NEQSI represents an important step towards transforming Pakistan’s examination system through standardized quality benchmarks and continuous improvement. He stated, “NEQSI will help improve the quality of examinations and assessment across the country, align our examination systems with international benchmarks, and strengthen the global recognition of Pakistani qualifications. Through a consistent and transparent quality assurance framework, we aim to enhance the credibility of our examinations and expand educational opportunities for our students.”
The IBCC will continue working in coordination with relevant stakeholders and examination boards to advance this national initiative and promote a more transparent, reliable and internationally comparable examination system across Pakistan.
Source: APP (Associated Press of Pakistan)
