The government has announced a major reform in the education sector, pledging to dismantle party-affiliated student organisations from schools and universities within 60 days.
The decision was made during the first Cabinet meeting held on Friday, as part of a 100-point governance reform agenda.
The move aims to curb political interference in education, strengthen the genuine voice of students, and improve declining academic standards.
According to the plan, all structures of politically affiliated student bodies operating within school and university premises will be removed within the stipulated timeframe.
In their place, the government will establish alternative mechanisms—such as “Student Councils” or “Voice of Students”—within 90 days to ensure fair and independent student representation.
The reform package also mandates universities to publish results of undergraduate and postgraduate examinations in line with a calendar provided by the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology.
In another significant step, universities will be required to make procedural arrangements allowing students to enroll in undergraduate programs without mandatory citizenship documents.
Additionally, the government has decided to abolish internal examinations for students up to Grade 5 starting from the next academic session.
The policy is intended to reduce unnecessary psychological pressure on young learners, with a commitment to introduce alternative assessment systems better suited to their age and development.
