The Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) announced the Class-10 Science Group results on Friday, recording an overall pass percentage of 80.87%. According to board officials, a total of 176,152 students were registered for the annual examinations, of which 175,200 appeared. Among them, 141,688 candidates were declared successful, while 29,655 failed.
Grade Distribution and Performance
Among the successful candidates, 35,529 secured the A1 grade, while 51,022 obtained an A grade. A further 34,910 students achieved a B grade, and 17,153 obtained a C grade, according to board officials. The results reflect a slight improvement compared to previous years, but the examination process was marred by controversy.
Controversies and Allegations
The BSEK examinations were engulfed in controversy amid widespread allegations of bribery, paper leaks, and serious administrative lapses. In May, a probe report confirmed major irregularities, including the shifting of more than 170 examination centres. Sources said that issues like systemic mismanagement and the change of examination centres during the exams came to light. Students who had appeared for multiple papers at one centre were later informed through official letters that their centres had been relocated.
Security and Facility Concerns
Security lapses were also reported, with at least two incidents of students allegedly bringing daggers into examination centres. Basic arrangements at centres were described as inadequate, with broken fans, load shedding, and poor facilities. In some cases, students were reportedly assigned centres far from their schools, while allegations also emerged of “home centres” being created within schools in violation of rules. The board has yet to comment on these allegations.
