JHELUM VALLEY (Kashmir English): The AJK Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Mirpur’s newly introduced e-marking system has sparked outrage among students and parents after a significant drop in exam results and the tragic suicide of a high-achieving student.
According to reports, Syed Haseeb Sabir, a first-year student from Sharian, Jhelum Valley, allegedly took his own life after receiving unexpectedly low marks, failing one subject. He was a topper at the Government Boys High School, Sharian, in the 2024 Matriculation examination.
Many previously outstanding students received unusually low marks, and several papers were reportedly checked out of the syllabus.
Sources said that the intermediate results were delayed by over two months without any explanation. The Mirpur Board implemented the new e-marking system without preparation or prior notice, which affected thousands of students. Teachers have also raised questions about the e-checking procedure
Students have also pointed out that a large number of candidates received nearly identical scores, particularly 45 marks in Physics, suggesting a possible flaw in the marking software or evaluation guidelines.
Criticising the AJK BISE Mirpur’s Chairman, the critics alleged that the chairman’s extension was politically motivated rather than performance-based, adding to concerns about the credibility of the evaluation process.
Parents, teachers, and students have demanded an immediate independent inquiry into the e-marking system, calling for justice and transparency in the education system.
