Agha Khan University Examination Board Ordinance, 2002

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THE AGHA KHAN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION BOARD 
ORDINANCE, 2002 
 
 
 
CONTENTS 
           
1.  Short title, extent and commencement  
2.  Definitions  
3.  Establishment of the Examination board 
4.  Functions of the Examination Board 
5.  Supervision of the Examination Board 
6.  Power to charge fees, etc. 
7.  Efficacy of certification 
8.  Indemnity and bar of jurisdiction 
9.  Removal of difficulties 
10.  Rules and Regulations 
  
 
 

 
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THE AGHA KHAN UNIVERSITY EXAMINATION BOARD 
ORDINANCE, 2002 
 
ORDINANCE CXIV OF 2002 
[8th November, 2002] 
An Ordinance to establish the Agha Khan University 
Examination Board 
 
 WHEREAS it is desirable and expedient in the national interest to aspire to standards of 
excellence in the field of education and in persons of such objective to draw  upon all available 
resources; 
 AND WHEREAS  the Government of Pakistan considers it important to offer the people 
of Pakistan more educational options and to improve the school examination system; 
 AND WHEREAS the Agha Khan University is committed to the improvement of education in 
Pakistan and aboard and in pursuance thereof has established a Medical  College, School of Nursing 
and an institute for educational development in Pakistan, an Institute for study of Muslim civilization 
in the UK, and is in the process of establishing a faculty of Arts and Sciences in Karachi as well as 
medical, nursing and education programs in East Africa; Afghanistan, Syria and Central Asia and thus 
possesses the requisite insi ght, expertise and experience in the provision of education including all 
administrative matters connected therewith; 
 AND WHEREAS  the Agha Khan  University has agreed to assist the Government in this 
endeavor in the greater national interest and in furtherance of the public-private partnership; 
 AND WHEREAS pursuant to the Agha Khan University Order, 1983 (President's Order No. 3 
of 1983), the Agha Khan University is authorized to establish an examination board; 
 AND WHEREAS the President of Pakistan is satisfied that circumstances exist which render 
it necessary to take immediate action; 
 NOW THEREFORE, in pursuance of the proclamation of emergency of the Fourteenth day of 
October. 1999 and Provisional Constitution Order No.1 of 1999, read with the Provisional Constitution 
(Amendment) Order No. 9 of 1999, and in exercise of all powers enabling him in tha t behalf the 
President of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is pleased to make and promulgate the following 
Ordinance:___ 
 1. Short title, extent and commencement :___(1) This Ordinance may be called the Agha Khan 
University Examination Board Ordinance, 2002. 
 (2) It extends to the whole of Pakistan. 
 (3) It shall come into force at once. 
 2. Definitions :___( 1) If there is, anything repugnant in the subject or context,___ 
(a)  “Board of Trustees” means the Board of Trustees of the University; 
(b) “Certificate” means certificate or diploma or other appropriate credential 
awarded to candidates who are successful in the examinations; 
 
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(c) “Certification” means the awarding of certificates or diplomas or other 
appropriate credentials to candidates who are successful in the examinations; 
(d) “Examinations” means the examinations, tests and related means of assessment 
of educational achievements developed and administrated by the Examination 
Board; 
(e) “Examination Board” means the Agha Khan University Examination Board; 
(f) “Prescribed” means prescribed by the Rules and Regulations, under section 10; 
and 
(g) “University” means the  Agha Khan  University established under the Agha 
Khan University Order, 1983 (President's Order No. 3 of 1983). 
 (2) The expressions used but not defined in this Ordinance shall have the same meaning as 
assigned to them under the Agha Khan University Order, 1983 (President's Order No. 3 of 1983). 
 3. Establishment of the Examination Board:___(1) The Agha Khan University Examination 
Board shall be established by the University from such date and in such manner, as the University 
shall, in its sole discretion, prescribe. 
 (2) The Examination Board shall be fully autonomous a self *regulatory with the freedom to 
achieve the objectives for which it is established. 
 (3) The University may, at its sole discretion, direct the Examination Board to offer the 
examinations to all private candidates non* Government Schools and their students throughout 
Pakistan and abroad, in such manner, by such  times and on such terms and conditions as shall be 
prescribed. 
 (4) Government schools and their students which are under the control of the Federal 
Government including Islamabad Capital Territory, Federally Administered Tribal Areas' (FATA), 
Federally Administered Northern Areas (FANA) and Cantonments Areas ca n opt for examinations 
offered by the Examination Board, in such manner; by such times And on such terms and conditions 
as shall be prescribed. 
 (5) The Examination Board is authorized to administer examinations at all academia levels of 
education upto higher secondary level or its equivalent. 
 (6) The Examination Board shall follow the national curriculum and syllabi. 
 (7) The University may, in connection with the provisions of the Examination Board 
collaborate with Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) or it's equivalent. 
 (8) The Examination Board is authorized to expand the provision and scope of its examinations 
in such manner, by such time and on such terms and conditions as shall be prescribed by the University 
and subject to authori sation by the Federal Government or the relevant Provincial Governments for 
their respective government schools and institutions. 
 4. Functions of the Examination Board :___(1) The function of the Examination Board shall 
include but not be limited to the following, namely:— 
(a) the conduct of the examinations in English, Urdu and such other languages as 
the Examination Board may prescribe; 
 
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(b) the development and administration of examinations at all academic levels of 
education upto higher secondary level or its equivalent to test the attainment of 
the objectives of the national curriculum, for the purpose of enhancing student 
learning, and to do all such things that may be considered appropriate for the 
improvement of education in respect of teaching and learning, institutional 
effectiveness and all things ancillary and incidental thereto; 
(c) the assessment of educational achievement through the examinations; 
(d) the certification of candidates who are successful in the examinations; 
(e) the doing of all acts, deeds and things to secure national and international 
recognition of the certificate; and 
(f) the registration of the education al institutions and professional training and 
development of their teachers and staff for the purpose of preparing candidates 
for the examinations and such other services as the University shall consider 
necessary. 
 (2) The methodology and standards for ac hieving all of the above shall be developed and 
reviewed by the University from time to time. 
 5. Supervision of the Examination Board :___ (1) There shall be a Board of Director of the 
Examination Board, or its equivalent, which shall be subject to the sup ervision of the Board of 
Trustees. The Board of Trustees shall have the power to delegate such of its powers hereunder to such 
persons, group of persons or entities, from time to time, as it shall, in its sole discretion, prescribe; 
 (2) There shall be a h ead of the Examination Board to be appointed by the Chief Executive 
Officer of the University on such terms and condition as determined by him in accordance with a 
process approved by the Board of Trustees. 
 (3) The Chairman of the' Inter-Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) or his nominee, who is 
also a member of IBCC, shall be a member of the Board of Directors of the Examination Board or its 
equivalent. 
 (4) The head of the Examination Board shall be a member of the Inter -Board Committee of 
Chairmen (IBCC). 
 6. Power to charge fees, etc.:___The Examination Board shall have the powers to charge fees, 
etc. within reasonable limits, for the provision of the examinations, or any part thereof, as may be 
prescribed by it. 
 7. Efficacy of certification:___ All certification by the Examination Board shall be evidence of 
the successful completion by the holder thereof of the appropriate level of education and shall be 
accorded full credit and recognition. 
 8. Indemnity and bar of jurisdiction:___ No suit, prosecution or other legal proceedings shall 
lie against any person or authority for anything done or intended to be done in good faith under this 
Ordinance. 
 9. Removal of difficulties:___ (1) 1f any question arises as to the interpretation of any of the 
provisions of this Ordinance, it shall be placed before the Board of Trustees whose decision thereon 
shall be final. 
 
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 (2) If any difficulty arises in giving effect to any of the provisions of this Ordinance, the Board 
of Trustees may snake such order not inconsistent with the provisions of this Ordinance for removing 
the difficulty. 
 (3) Where this Ordinance makes any provision for anything to be done but no provision or no 
sufficient provision has been made as respects the authority by whom, or at the time at which, or in the 
manner in which it shall be done, then, it shall be done by such authority, at such time, or in such 
manner as the University shall prescribe. 
 10. Rules and Regulations:___ (1) The University may, by notification in the official Gazette, 
make rules for carrying out the purposes of this Ordinance. 
 (2) The Board of Directors of the Examination Board may make regulations not inconsistent 
with the provisions of this Ordinance or the rules made thereunder.