Mid-Term SBA 2025-26 SOPs and PECTAA SBA Full Schedule

The Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) confirmed the combined Mid-Term School-Based Assessment (SBA). Crucially, PECTAA also released the full Mid-Term SBA 2025-26 SOPs and detailed schedule. The authority earlier merged the First-Term SBA with the Mid-Term SBA. This change, announced in an earlier notification, applies only to the current academic year. The new SOPs document details all required procedures for District Education Authorities (DEAs) and schools. Consequently, schools must follow specific instructions for paper generation, marking, and result sharing. The combined syllabus for both First-Term and Mid-Term is now effective.

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Key Activities and Dates for the Assessment

The schedule clearly outlines five essential activities for all schools and DEAs. Initially, schools must focus on the Item Bank uploading process. The A&E Unit of PECTAA manages this task by December 1st, 2025. Schools generate assessment papers through the Item Bank System (IBS) from December 1st to 8th, 2025. This week allows schools ample time to secure the necessary papers.

Mid-Term SBA 2025-26 SOPs and PECTAA SBA Full Schedule

Next, the actual assessment takes place. The Mid-Term SBA runs from December 9th to 19th, 2025. School staff then complete marking and prepare all report cards. They handle this process from December 20th to 30th. Finally, schools share the student results and conduct the Parent Teacher Meetings. This important meeting happens during the first working day after the winter break.

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Detailed SOPs for Paper Generation and Syllabus

The combined Mid-Term SBA includes the syllabus of the First-Term. PECTAA has attached a detailed paper pattern to the SOPs. For example, Grades 1 and 2 assessments include only written papers. These written papers cover all subjects except English and Urdu. English and Urdu assessments focus entirely on reading and writing skills.

Furthermore, PECTAA provides question papers bilingually for certain subjects. These subjects include Islamiyat, Tarjuma-ul-Quran-ul-Majeed, and Ethics. Schools can choose to generate papers in either English or Urdu. Schools generate their assessment papers by logging into the IBS. They use their unique QR code to access the system. The successful execution of these Mid-Term SBA 2025-26 SOPs depends heavily on correct IBS usage.

Here is the official schedule for the Mid-Term School-Based Assessment (SBA) 2025-26:

1. Uploading of Item Bank by A&E Unit of PECTAA: 1st December, 2025
2. Generation of Papers by Schools through IBS: 1st to 8th December, 2025
3. Conduct of Mid-Term SBA 2025-26: 9th to 19th December, 2025
4. Marking and Preparation of Report Cards: 20th to 30th December, 2025
5. Sharing of Result & Parent Teacher Meeting: 1st Working Day after winter break

Marking, Optional Subjects, and Reporting Protocols

The system-generated paper for Grades 3 to 8 includes two sections. The first section contains MCQs (15 marks). The second section holds CRQs (35 marks). In contrast, the paper for Grades 1 and 2 uses a One Pager and Two Pager format. Only the teacher receives a colored copy with a QR code for their reference.

The assessment of speaking, listening, and reading skills happens on the same day as the subject paper. Moreover, the assessment utilizes prescribed Rubrics. Marking occurs via standardized keys and Rubrics generated with the papers in the IBS. Schools develop the papers for optional subjects themselves. The students’ report cards must use a prescribed format. This format is available in the school IBS login. Ultimately, DEAs must ensure schools conduct the SBA according to all Mid-Term SBA 2025-26 SOPs and official instructions.

Compliance and Key Contacts

The full Mid-Term SBA 2025-26 SOPs provide a clear and mandatory roadmap for all schools in Punjab. School heads and teachers must study these instructions carefully. Timely compliance is necessary to ensure fair and accurate student evaluation. The merged assessment in December requires comprehensive preparation from all stakeholders. Therefore, all personnel must understand the schedule and procedures. Any queries regarding the assessment or the SOPs should be directed to the contact person, Mr. Muhammad Usman, at 0333-8620307. For further details on the official guidelines, consult the full PECTAA notification. You can always visit the official Government of Punjab Education Department website for the latest updates.