Punjab Examination Commission Announces Schedule for End-of-Year SBA 2025: A Comprehensive Guide

Key Highlights of SBA 2025

• Assessment Dates: March 10 to March 21, 2025
• Grades Covered: 1 to 8
• Shifts: Morning (10:00 AM – 1:00 PM, Fridays 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM) and Afternoon (2:30 PM – 5:30 PM)
• Objective: Evaluate student performance based on the syllabus and Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) outlined in the Academic Calendar.
• Parent-Teacher Meeting: Scheduled for April 3, 2025, to share report cards.

Under the motto “اپنا مقام پیدا کر” (Find Your Place), the PEC and School Education Department are committed to fostering academic excellence across Punjab.

SBA 2025 Schedule: Day-by-Day Breakdown

The following timetable outlines the subjects for each grade from March 10 to March 21, 2025. Schools are encouraged to adhere strictly to this schedule to ensure uniformity.

Morning Shift: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Fridays: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM)

Afternoon Shift: 2:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Key Activities and Timelines

To streamline the SBA process, the PEC has outlined the following key activities:

1. Uploading of Item Bank: March 3, 2025
2. Paper Generation from Item Bank System (IBS): Up to March 9, 2025
3. Conduct of SBA: March 10 – March 21, 2025
4. Marking of Papers: March 11 – March 24, 2025
5. Report Card Preparation: March 25 – March 27, 2025
6. Sharing Report Cards with Parents: April 3, 2025

Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for SBA 2025

The PEC has introduced detailed SOPs to ensure a fair and efficient assessment process:

1. Item Bank System (IBS):
   • The Item Bank will be uploaded on March 3, 2025, aligned with the Academic Calendar’s syllabus and SLOs.

1. • Schools must generate question papers via their IBS login, featuring a scannable QR code with EMIS details.

1. Bilingual Papers:
   • Papers will be bilingual (English and Urdu) except for English, Urdu, Tarjuma-tul-Quran-ul-Majeed, and Ethics. Schools can choose the medium for other subjects.

1. Paper Format:
   • Grades 3-8: Two-page papers with QR codes, marked using IBS-generated keys and rubrics.

1. • Grades 1-2: Oral assessments (5 sections, 20 marks each) with one written question for English and Urdu. Four-page colored prints for teachers.

1. Assessment of Skills:
   • Listening, speaking, and reading skills for English and Urdu will be assessed separately using provided rubrics.

1. Optional Subjects:
   • Schools will develop papers for optional subjects (32 MCQs, 48 marks; 5 CRQs, 52 marks) following PEC guidelines.

1. Monitoring and Compliance:
   • CEOs of District Education Authorities (DEAs) will ensure adherence to SOPs and the schedule.

1. • Special monitoring teams will oversee the process.

1. Parent Engagement:
   • Report cards, prepared in the prescribed IBS format, will be shared during the Parent-Teacher Meeting on April 3, 2025.

Important Instructions for Schools

• Public and Private Schools: CEOs-DEAs will circulate the schedule and SOPs to all schools. Private schools can contact their respective CEO-DEA for IBS login credentials.
• Assessment Register: Schools must maintain and update an Assessment Register for all terms.
• Implementation: CEOs-DEAs are responsible for ensuring full compliance with SOPs.

Contact Information

For further details, reach out to:
Punjab Examination Commission
Wahdat Colony, Lahore
Website: www.pec.edu.pk
Tel: 042-99260142, 147, 150, 156

Conclusion

The End-of-Year SBA 2025 is a critical step toward enhancing educational standards in Punjab. By adhering to the schedule and SOPs, schools can ensure a smooth, transparent, and student-centric assessment process. Let’s work together to help every child “اپنا مقام پیدا کر” (Find Their Place) in this academic journey!

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