The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Faisalabad has made fingerprint verification mandatory for matriculation and intermediate students from the 2026-28 academic session.
The decision follows directions from the Punjab government and the relevant education authorities, with the board aiming to introduce biometric verification as a compulsory part of the student registration process.
According to a board spokesperson, the IT department has updated its online registration portal to accommodate the new fingerprint verification system.
Under the new instructions, schools and colleges affiliated with BISE Faisalabad must arrange the necessary equipment to complete students’ biometric verification.
The required equipment includes SecuGen HU20-A fingerprint scanners and laptops or desktop computers to connect with the board’s online registration system.
Educational institutions have also been directed to ensure that every student completes the verification process within the prescribed period.
The board has warned that students who fail to complete mandatory fingerprint verification will not have their admissions processed.
It has also made schools and colleges responsible for ensuring compliance, meaning institutions could face accountability if students are unable to complete the biometric registration process.
The requirement will apply to both matriculation and intermediate candidates registered with BISE Faisalabad from the 2026-28 academic session.
The measure is part of efforts to strengthen the student registration system through biometric identification and improve the accuracy of educational records.
Students and parents have been advised to remain in contact with their respective schools and colleges to ensure that the verification process is completed on time.
The board has not specified a separate verification deadline in the announcement.
