The Punjab government is set to establish the province’s first Independent Examination Authority to ensure fair exams and end cheating. The move marks a major step in long-awaited exam reforms across Punjab.

Officials say the new authority will work autonomously. It will plan, manage, and monitor examinations without outside pressure. The goal is to promote merit, transparency, and equal opportunity for all students.

The Punjab government wants the authority to tackle cheating through strict oversight. It will use modern technology. These tools may include digital monitoring, secure data systems, and improved exam surveillance. Authorities believe technology will reduce leaks and misconduct.

The body will also coordinate with schools, colleges, and universities. It will standardize exam procedures. It will ensure consistent rules across institutions. This approach aims to remove loopholes that allow unfair practices.

Education experts have welcomed the decision. They say an Independent Examination Authority can restore public trust. They believe students should succeed through hard work, not shortcuts. Fair exams, they argue, strengthen the entire education system.

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In the first phase, the authority will oversee major public examinations. These include board exams with large student numbers. Later, the scope will expand. Private institutions and higher education exams may also come under its control.

Officials stress that exam reforms remain a top priority. They say clean examinations support skilled graduates and national progress. The initiative reflects a clear commitment to merit-based education in Punjab.

The government expects the authority to become operational after legal and administrative approvals. Once launched, it could reshape how exams are conducted across the province.