The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Swat (Pashto : د منځني او ثانوي زده کړو بورډ، سوات), commonly known as BISE Swat, is an educational governmental body in Swat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. Formed in 1991, the board is responsible for regulating, managing, and conducting the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) and Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) examinations within its jurisdiction.
History Before BISE Swat's establishment, matriculation and intermediate examinations in Swat were managed by the University of Peshawar until 1961, and later by BISE Peshawar. In 1991, BISE Swat was formed under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education Act, 1990, to decentralize educational administration and cater specifically to the needs of students in Swat and surrounding areas.
Organization and Jurisdiction BISE Swat is an autonomous body corporate established by the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The board is headed by a Chairman and a Secretary. As of December 2025, the Chairman is Prof. Tasbih Ullah and the Secretary is Umar Hussain.
Jurisdiction The board's administrative and educational authority covers the following districts:
Swat District Shangla Buner
Functions and Responsibilities The core mandate of BISE Swat is to organize, regulate, develop, and control intermediate and secondary education within its jurisdiction. Its responsibilities include:
Conducting Examinations: Organizing and conducting the annual examinations for SSC (Grade 9 and Grade 10) and HSSC (Grade 11 and Grade 12) levels. Prescribing Courses: Determining the curriculum and courses of study for its examinations. Affiliation: Laying down conditions for the recognition and affiliation of high schools and intermediate colleges. Certificates and Diplomas: Granting certificates and diplomas to successful candidates.
See also List of educational boards in Pakistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Peshawar
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