Federal Education Minister Shafqat Mahmood on Monday (today), announced that O Level, IGCSE exams will commence from May 10th.
Shafqat Mahmood took to social media to announce that O Level and IGCSE examinations will now be held from May 10th instead of the previously announced date of May 15th.
The development comes as the federal education minister received a letter from Christine Ozden, CEO Cambridge requesting that O level/IGCSE exam should be allowed to start from May 10th instead of May 15th.
I had received a letter from Christine Ozden, CEO Cambridge requesting that O level/IGCSE exam should be allowed to start fro May 10 instead of May 15. After consultation with provinces/stakeholders we have agreed. Now O level/IGCSE will start from May 10 pic.twitter.com/IZeIYyQfWd
— Shafqat Mahmood (@Shafqat_Mahmood) March 29, 2021
I have spoken to the Country Director Cambridge in Pakistan. They will facilitate. Please contact her office directly https://t.co/fgGhp0QCxr
— Shafqat Mahmood (@Shafqat_Mahmood) March 29, 2021
Holding of O Level and IGCSE exams from May 10th will enable other students to progress and their equivalence in the education system will be fairer as they will have a better chance to demonstrate what they have learnt, argued the letter.
The decision to reschedule O Level and IGCSE exams has been made after consultation with provinces and other stakeholders, said Shafqat Mahmood.
Around 50,000 candidates are expected to appear in O Level/IGCSE and about 40,000 in AS/A Level exams from across Pakistan.
