The All Sindh Private Schools and Colleges Association (ASPSCA) has strongly criticized the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) for its administrative shortcomings and the decision to permit matriculation students to take exams at any center of their choosing. This condemnation came as matriculation exams began on Friday.
ASPSCA Chairman Hyder Ali and General Secretary jointly described the board’s handling of exam arrangements as flawed and unsatisfactory. They pointed to the last-minute designation of exam centers and the frequent alterations as clear evidence of mismanagement by the board.
The association outlined several key issues. Firstly, it highlighted persistent software malfunctions and problems with the submission of enrollment and examination forms, indicating a failure in the board’s digital systems. Secondly, ASPSCA accused the board of enabling irregularities by setting up small exam centers and allocating over 1,000 students to these locations, a practice they claim encourages cheating and corruption.
Additionally, the policy allowing students to select their own exam centers was criticized as inefficient, leading to a waste of valuable administrative resources. The association also questioned the competence of the Controller of Examinations, suggesting that insufficient experience and a lack of familiarity with the city’s geography have contributed to the breakdown of the examination process.
ASPSCA stressed that this administrative disorder has caused significant mental stress for thousands of students, violating their right to a calm and fair testing environment.
In a significant development, the association has called on senior authorities to urgently address these issues and implement corrective measures to restore transparency and order for the remainder of the matriculation exams.
