Top Google Searches by matric & Intermediate students of Pakistan

July 5th, 2021

Finals season is undoubtedly the most stressful time for matric and intermediate students across Pakistan. It’s a period where notes are exchanged, lectures are revised and test sessions are in full swing. However with internet penetration increasing in Pakistan and smartphones becoming commonplace among students, it’s no surprise that students have started using the internet in order to aid their academic journey. During the past couple of months the young netizens have maneuvered through changing date sheets, schools closing and reopening and a flurry of announcements by Shafqat Mehmood. We compiled the top google searches by class 9,10, 11 and 12 students to give you a sneak peak of the past few weeks:

1. “NCOC Twitter”

The National command and operation centre has been in the spotlight ever since the pandemic hit and was even lauded internationally for its successful control of the virus when compared with other countries in the region. Its effectiveness ties in with schools reopening and exams being held.

2. “Cancellation of board Exams”

Surprised ? You shouldn’t be. Students across Pakistan have been protesting for weeks appealing to BISE to cancel the 2021 exams and instead promote them directly like last year. A common sight is gossip on student groups sharing rumours about exams being postponed indefinitely in order to troll each other. Adding to the humorous nature of this search, ‘dua for success in exam’ was another query that was popular as a contingency plan in case the exams were not cancelled.

3. “Compulsory and elective subject exams 2021”

With the datesheet and syllabus being revised over and over again there’s no wonder the students felt confused about what they should be preparing for. After much discussion between BISE and the education ministry it was decided that students will be appearing for compulsory subjects only. The date sheet has been released shows class 10 and 12 exams being held before exams for class 9 and 11.

4. “Shafqat Mehmood Latest News”

It’s impossible to be a student in Pakistan and not have this name cause a rush of emotions due to the events in the past couple of months. After first being hailed as a saviour for students after the ministry announced the closure of all institutes, he soon switched roles and became the villain as schools were reopened and exams were announced for Matric and Intermediate students. Shafqat Mehmood memes took over social media for weeks.

5. “ALP Syllabus (Class 9, Class 10, Class 11, Class 12)”

The ALP syllabus was launched in response to the protests by students who expressed their grief of having to prepare for exams over and over again due to readjustments of the inter and matric exams 2021. Also commonly called the ‘condensed syllabus’ it provided relief to the students by cutting out 20-30% of the course depending on the board. Students in FSc preparing for Physics, Chemistry and Biology/Maths had their morales boosted after this announcement by BISE.

6. “Murad Raas Twitter”

The second most common name in this whole situation has been Murad Raas, an ex member of the provincial assembly and now the minister of senior education in Punjab. He has played a huge rule in policy making and setting timelines for the exams. Twitter has been his go to platform which is why students ofter look towards his tweets for insights into events. Similar searches included “Murad Raas tweets”, “Education ministry twitter” and “BISE twitter”.

7. “Latest news about board exams 2021”

Last of all students are concerned about any news coming out regarding the matric and intermediate exams. As of today the tentative time tables for class 9, class 10, class 11 and class 12 have been released by nearly all boards. We here at Edkasa keep a close eye on what students are most concerned about during the exam season and one recurring factor is how they can make their prep experience more streamlined. This is exactly why we developed the Edkasa exam prep app that you can download for free giving you access to a wide variety of subjects tailored to your needs. We wish our readers the best of luck for their exams!

July 5th, 2021

Customer Success Manager

Full Time

Connect with parents and students with high intent over phone calls
Conduct student’s needs assessment to understand the learning requirements
Suggest learning solutions within the app that are best suited to their requirements
Take up revenue responsibility by seeing the process from call to closure / sale
Encourage Customers to Upgrade their Products
Develops Healthy Customer Relationship
Builds Trust and Transparency with students
Maintain a detailed understanding of products and services, assist customers with questions and suggest the best products for their needs
Efficiently manage time to focus on essential activities to ensure customer satisfaction, account renewal, and account growth
Build relationships with assigned customers, help them with issues
To promote the value of the product and upsell services and products with brand image and promoting value through customer experience
Mentor students to take interest in their education and motivate them to use the app
Use the CRM to capture relevant data
Review customer complaints and concerns and seek to improve all aspects of the customer experience

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Customer Success Associate

Full Time

Connect with parents and students with high intent over phone calls
Conduct student’s needs assessment to understand the learning requirements
Suggest learning solutions within the app that are best suited to their requirements
Take up revenue responsibility by seeing the process from call to closure / sale
Encourage Customers to Upgrade their Products
Develops Healthy Customer Relationship
Builds Trust and Transparency with students
Maintain a detailed understanding of products and services, assist customers with questions and suggest the best products for their needs
Efficiently manage time to focus on essential activities to ensure customer satisfaction, account renewal, and account growth
Build relationships with assigned customers, help them with issues
To promote the value of the product and upsell services and products with brand image and promoting value through customer experience
Mentor students to take interest in their education and motivate them to use the app
Use the CRM to capture relevant data
Review customer complaints and concerns and seek to improve all aspects of the customer experience

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Edkasa is a growing, energetic, and highly-reputed Ed tech company. Led by an experienced management team, and serving impressive clients, Edkasa is seeking professionals with entrepreneurial spirits. We seek professionals who thrive on new challenges. Our employees have the unique opportunity of not only helping solve challenges for our clients, but also to help define Edkasa’s growth and direction. Our unique business practices, culture and immense opportunity for growth help us attract professionals that have an entrepreneurial spirit.

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About us:

Edkasa, Pakistan’s fastest-growing ed-tech platform, is a dream coming to fruition. Not long ago, two curious Pakistanis searched and found answers that would help the country’s education system. The solution was there, staring quietly at them, but it needed
enthusiastic perseverance. The guard could not go down. The duo, drawn into an alliance already, now committed to an even greater partnership that would combine their passion to help Pakistan’s future. As their converged paths continued, companions followed.

This zest and dedication gave birth to Edkasa that now strives each day to solve arguably Pakistan’s biggest problem – access to quality education. As individuals, the goal is to help young minds find answers. As a company, the vision is bring the enthusiasm together.

Why is it important:

At an early age, boundaries are set, and limitations handed out. Education disparity is evident, and becomes wider. As the real world begins, some are tied down with having received sub-par education, while several are left behind. A few, privileged in the context, are left to compete in a world that gives very few chances.

The mission, at Edkasa, is to believe in Pakistan – give back a chance to young minds clear the very first real hurdle in life. The hurt is real, and the company’s founders have seen it, felt it, and want to work to improve it.

The problem:

More than 23 million secondary education-aged students in Pakistan are out of school. The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) has its hands full. Nearly half of those who do attend fail their exams. Past and guess papers exist, but are not
substitutes. Teachers are overworked, underpaid, and overwhelmed. Some quit, and a few remain unmotivated. Cash-strapped official quarters are burdened with firefighting remedies. Students find classes unstimulating and refuse indulgence. The system needs help.

The solution:

Edkasa has stepped in to make learning more accessible without burdening the teachers. Its online classes reach thousands of students, and have recorded 1.3 million hours of viewing time. Teachers are hired for their knowledge and passion, and their student interactions reflect the improvement.

By leveraging mobile internet availability, Edkasa is helping students pass their Matric examinations. The subjects include Physics, Chemistry, English, and Math, to help students pass their Matric examinations.