A high-level delegation comprising the Chairpersons of nine Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) of Punjab visited the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, to study its modern examination, assessment, digitalisation and technology-driven practices.
The delegation was welcomed and briefed by Dr. Ikram Ali Malik, Chairman FBISE, in the presence of the Secretary FBISE and Heads of Departments. The visit provided an important platform for professional interaction, knowledge sharing and exchange of best practices between FBISE and the Punjab Boards. During the comprehensive briefing, the delegation was apprised of FBISE’s examination system, particularly the three core components—Test Development, Test Administration and Test Evaluation—supported by ultra-modern IT interventions. The presentation highlighted FBISE’s systematic, technology-enabled and data-informed mechanisms aimed at enhancing the quality, transparency, reliability and efficiency of examinations.
The delegation was briefed on key reforms, including SLO-based examinations, rubric-based assessment, e-marking, digital examination services and real-time monitoring. The processes for developing quality assessment instruments, standardising marking and strengthening examination security and transparency through technology were also discussed. A significant feature of the briefing was the suggestive use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the first phase of examination and assessment processes.
The potential of AI-enabled solutions to support various stages of the assessment cycle, improve efficiency, assist quality assurance and facilitate evidence-based decision-making was highlighted, while maintaining academic integrity and appropriate human oversight.
The delegation was further informed about FBISE’s future plan to establish a pool of certified examiners through systematic training and certification, aimed at ensuring consistency, reliability and professional standards in assessment and marking. Chairman FBISE emphasised the importance of modern assessment practices in measuring students’ learning, competencies and higher-order thinking skills rather than merely their ability to recall information.
The visiting Chairpersons appreciated FBISE’s reforms and expressed keen interest in adopting relevant practices in their respective Boards. In reciprocation, Chairman FBISE assured all-out support, including sharing of expertise and relevant software solutions, with the sister Boards.
The visit concluded with a tour of various FBISE departments, where the delegates observed selected examination and assessment processes. Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to continued professional collaboration and exchange of expertise to promote innovation and collectively enhance the quality, credibility and effectiveness of Pakistan’s examination and assessment systems.
