BISE Lahore Moves to On-Screen Marking for 4 Inter Subjects, Training From 12 October
BISE Lahore moves to on-screen marking for inter Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Statistics. See the 12 to 31 October training dates and what changes.
BISE Lahore is moving to On-Screen Marking (OSM) for intermediate papers, starting with four subjects: Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Statistics. The board announced it in a letter dated 7 October 2026 and posted it on its website on 8 October. Mandatory training workshops for examiners, principals, heads of department and students run across Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura and Nankana Sahib from 12 to 31 October 2026.
On-Screen Marking means answer sheets are scanned, and examiners mark the scanned pages on a computer instead of a paper copy. We read the board's letter No. 512-RCO/BISE LHR and its training schedule on 10 October 2026. The letter says the move follows directions from the Punjab Minister for Education. The training schedule also names the Chief Minister's Task Force on Examination Reforms.
BISE Lahore picks four intermediate subjects for on-screen marking
The first four subjects are Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Statistics, all at intermediate level. The board says it is moving towards OSM "this year", and calls these four the initial subjects.
Matric papers and other intermediate subjects are not in this first step. The letter does not say which exam will be the first marked on screen. The next intermediate exam is the second annual exam that starts on 3 November 2026. After that, the class 11 students now waiting for the Punjab 11th class result sit the first annual exam of 2027.
What the letter of 7 October 2026 says
The Research and Coordination Officer of BISE Lahore, Ejaz Ahmad, sent the letter to the Director Colleges for Lahore Division and to the chief executive officers and deputy directors of colleges in Lahore, Kasur, Sheikhupura and Nankana Sahib.
- BISE Lahore is moving to On-Screen Marking, on the directions of the Punjab Minister for Education.
- The board's Staff Training and Development Centre has set district-wise awareness seminars and training workshops.
- Attendance is mandatory for head examiners, sub-examiners, principals, heads of department and students of the four subjects.
- Each institute sends nine people: the principal, plus the head of department and one student for each of the four subjects.
- Attendance will be shared with higher authorities. For private colleges affiliated with the board, absence goes to the affiliation branch "for taking action".
The letter is copied to the Education Minister's office, the Chairman of the CM Task Force on Examination Reforms, both Directors of Public Instruction in Punjab, and the BISE Lahore chairman, secretary and controller of examinations.
Training schedule from 12 to 31 October 2026
Workshops start on Monday 12 October in Lahore and end on Saturday 31 October with the board's scanning staff. Most sessions run from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at a government college in each district or tehsil.
| Date | Area | Venue |
|---|---|---|
| Mon 12 October | Lahore (male) | Government MAO Graduate College Lahore |
| Tue 13 October | Kasur | Government Islamia Graduate College for Boys Kasur |
| Thu 15 October | Nankana Sahib, and Shahkot (2 pm) | Government Guru Nanak Graduate College; Government Graduate College for Boys Shahkot |
| Sat 17 October | Sheikhupura | Government Islamia Graduate College for Boys, Civil Lines |
| Mon 19 October | Paper setters from all Punjab boards | Committee Room, BISE Lahore |
| Tue 20 October | Muridke, Narang Mandi and Shahdara | Government Graduate College for Boys Shahdara |
| Wed 21 October | Lahore Cantt, Barki, Jallo Mor, Nishtar and Lahore Mufassal | Government Islamia Graduate College for Women, Lahore Cantt |
| Thu 22 October | Lahore (female) | Government MAO Graduate College Lahore |
| Sat 24 October | Marking supervisors and board staff | Committee Room, BISE Lahore |
| Mon 26 October | Raiwind, Thokar and Chung | Government Graduate College for Women, Thokar Niaz Baig |
| 27 to 29 October | Three private college groups in Lahore | Each group's own campus, 9:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Sat 31 October | Board officers and scanning section staff | Committee Room, BISE Lahore, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm |
One date is unclear. The signed letter puts Pattoki on Wednesday 14 October and one private college group on Thursday 29 October. The board's social media version of the same schedule swaps them, with Pattoki on 29 October. That version also labels every date as September 2026, which is clearly a slip, since the weekdays match October. Colleges in Pattoki should confirm with the board on 042-99200159 or 0321-4564948. The board also says anyone who misses their slot can attend in any other district.
What on-screen marking changes for students
For students, the paper you sit does not change. The change is behind the scenes, in how your answer sheet is checked after the exam.
Under paper marking, examiners take bundles of answer books and mark them by hand. Under OSM, the board scans each answer book, and examiners mark the scanned pages on screen. The board has set aside a training day for its scanning section, which shows that scanning is part of the plan. Federal Board (FBISE) already lists e-marking of exams among its systems on its own website.
The letter does not say how rechecking will work for OSM papers, or whether scanned copies will be shown to students. If your college picks you as the student participant for one of the four subjects, go. You will hear the system explained by the board before it marks your own paper. Students repeating a failed paper in the Punjab inter second annual exam should watch the board website, since that is the next intermediate sitting.
Common questions
What is On-Screen Marking at BISE Lahore?
It is a marking system where answer sheets are scanned and examiners mark them on a computer screen. BISE Lahore is starting with four intermediate subjects.
Which subjects will BISE Lahore mark on screen first?
Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science and Statistics, at intermediate level.
Does OSM apply to matric papers?
Not in this first step. The letter of 7 October 2026 names only the four intermediate subjects.
Do students have to attend the OSM workshops?
Each college sends one student per subject, chosen by the college, along with the principal and heads of department. Other students do not need to attend.
When will the first exam be marked on screen?
The board says it is moving to OSM this year but has not named the first exam. The next intermediate exam is the second annual exam from 3 November 2026.
Will rechecking change under on-screen marking?
The board has not said. Until it does, the existing HSSC rules in Punjab are the ones to follow.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked on 10 October 2026. We read the BISE Lahore letter No. 512-RCO/BISE LHR dated 7 October 2026 and its attached training schedule, posted on the BISE Lahore website, and the board's training plan graphic posted alongside it. We also read the FBISE home page for its e-marking reference. For queries, BISE Lahore lists 042-99200159 and 0321-4564948.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
