Punjab Introduces New Subjects in Matric Curriculum
- Abeera Marium Siddiqui
- January 22, 2025
- 10:25 am
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Punjab introduces new subjects in its matric curriculum, marking a major shift in education. The Punjab School Education Department (SED) now offers students career-focused options. For the first time in 70 years, students can move beyond the traditional arts and science streams. They can now choose subjects like health sciences, agriculture, IT, and entrepreneurship.
We have introduced four new groups: agriculture, IT, fashion designing, and health sciences. Students will also be imparted practical education, with 35 marks allocated for theory and 40 for practicals.
Early Specialization for Career Growth
Students will select their subject groups at the start of ninth grade. This allows them to focus on specific skills early, helping them prepare for future careers. The goal is to align the curriculum with international standards.
SED spokesperson Noorul Huda also confirmed the update that four new subject groups have been included in the curriculum to align it with international standards.
The total marks for matric exams will remain at 1,100, with the new subjects fitting into the current framework.
Practical Learning for Real-World Skills
The new subjects emphasize hands-on learning. Practical work will account for 40 marks, making it a central part of these subjects. This change brings a major improvement to the education system by making teaching more practical and focused on real-world applications. Students will now learn skills they can directly use in their daily lives and future careers.
Training Teachers for Success
The government will not hire new teachers for these subjects. Instead, existing teachers will receive training to teach the updated curriculum.
We have teachers who are engineers, and computer teachers are already in place. We will train our current staff to meet the demands of these new subjects.
Need for Infrastructure Upgrades
While the changes are widely praised, experts have highlighted the need for better facilities. Educationist Rana Liaqat noted that the government should also provide facilities for upgrading the science and IT laboratories in schools to benefit the students.
Many labs introduced in earlier years remain underused. Liaqat suggested reviewing old policies to avoid repeating these issues.
A Modern Step for Punjab’s Education
The new curriculum is a bold step towards modern education. By introducing career-focused options, Punjab aims to equip students with the skills they need for the future.
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