Digital attendance system extended to 3,647 govt schools in Sindh
KARACHI: The Student Attendance Monitoring and Redress System (SAMRS) has been extended to 3,647 government schools as part of the provincial government’s ongoing digital reforms. The system, introduced on the directives of Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah, is aimed at digitally maintaining students’ attendance and academic records, including academic performance, examination results…
Karachi, Pakistan - The Student Attendance Monitoring and Redress System (SAMRS) has been expanded to encompass 3,647 government schools, as part of the Sindh provincial government's digital transformation initiatives. The system, mandated by Sindh Education Minister Syed Sardar Ali Shah, serves to digitize students' attendance and academic records, encompassing academic performance, examination results, and school transfers.
As of August 27th, 2026, 3,481 schools had already joined the platform, with the government setting an objective to have all government schools in the province integrated by April 2027. The minister highlighted the creation of a digital educational profile for each student, detailing their complete educational journey, from attendance and academic performance to examination records and school transfers.
The cabinet endorsed the SAMRS Policy 2026 in March 2026. The system's primary functions include monitoring student attendance, detecting prolonged absenteeism, and identifying students who may be at risk of dropping out. It offers functionalities for student registration, staff attendance tracking, grade promotion, and the issuance of unique Student IDs.
QR codes will also be provided to students for seamless digital management of their educational records. The system will produce daily, monthly, and annual attendance reports and streamline the issuance of certificates. It also enables SMS, email, and WhatsApp alerts to parents regarding prolonged student absences. To accommodate schools in regions with limited internet connectivity, the system incorporates offline functionality.
Geofenced attendance and offline facial recognition features have also been integrated for accurate attendance recording. The education department emphasizes that the system not only records attendance but also enables prompt intervention in cases of absenteeism, identifies students at risk of dropping out, and maintains comprehensive educational records through a centralized, data-driven digital framework.
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