In Karachi, the matriculation examinations originally scheduled for April 7, 2026, have been postponed to April 10, 2026. This decision was made by the Board of Secondary Education Karachi (BSEK) due to administrative failures that left thousands of students without their admit cards.

The postponement was prompted by chaotic arrangements highlighted by the Grand Alliance of Private Schools Associations, which called for a delay. More than 350,000 candidates are expected to sit for the exams across the city, making the need for proper organization critical.

Technical issues with the board’s online portal contributed to the problem, preventing the timely issuance of admit cards. The BSEK is currently transitioning from a manual to a digital system, which has caused temporary disruptions in the process.

According to the BSEK, preparations for the exams were complete despite these delays. The decision to reschedule was made to ensure that the examinations are conducted in an organized and transparent manner.

Haider Ali, a representative of the private schools alliance, expressed concern over the situation, stating, “A large number of schools’ admit cards could not be uploaded on the portal. The future of 350,000 students should not be jeopardised for one person’s false prestige and personal ego.”

In the days leading up to the exams, the board faced challenges, including the late submission of exam forms by schools, particularly private institutions. This contributed to the backlog of admit card processing.

The IT team is actively working to resolve the software overload issue that has hindered the admit card distribution process. Schools that were unable to download admit cards were advised to send representatives to collect them in person.

Parents and students have voiced their frustrations, noting that while obtaining admit cards was straightforward last year, this year has been marked by complications that detract from their exam preparation time.

As the new exam date approaches, the BSEK aims to ensure that all candidates are adequately prepared and that the exams proceed without further incident. The situation remains dynamic as stakeholders await updates on the resolution of the ongoing issues.

Details remain unconfirmed.