RAWALPINDI: The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Rawalpindi will conduct the second annual matric examination from October 6.
As many as 45 examination centres have been established across the Rawalpindi Division for the examination.
Professor Dr Iqbal Mahmood, chairman of the board, said there was a zero-tolerance policy against cheating mafia, stating that no leniency would be shown to those using unfair means or engaging in malpractice.
He said there were 16 centres for male students, 13 for female students, 15 co-educational centres, and one centre established within a jail. Necessary preparations at all centers are complete, and examination staff has been assigned their duties.
Professor Mahmood stated that the exam would be conducted with complete transparency and adherence to merit in line with Punjab government vision of visible transparency, the directives of Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat and the zero-tolerance policy of the Punjab Secretary of Higher Education.
He added that CCTV cameras had been installed to ensure strict monitoring of all examination centres. Inspection teams have been constituted to prevent any irregularities, cheating, or illegal activities. These teams will visit examination centres daily, review the process and submit their reports to the board office.
He said that online monitoring via the board’s Command and Control Centre will also continue. In particular, examination centres categorised as hard or grey will be monitored online to ensure effective supervision and to facilitate immediate action in the event of any untoward situation.
Professor Mahmood added that a crackdown had been launched against the cheating mafia to curb the use of unfair means and cheating during exams. No individual or group will be permitted to compromise the transparency of the examination system, and action will be taken against anyone violating the rules and regulations.
He said no negligence, lapse, or violation of examination rules would be tolerated during the exams. The board will utilise all available resources to uphold transparency and merit of the examination system and safeguard the rights of the students.
Published in Dawn, October 6th, 2026
