The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has officially declared the results for the 8th Class Examination held in February 2026. This year’s data reflects a high level of academic achievement across the state, with girls continuing to lead the way in pass percentages.
Tamanna Grabs Top Spot with a Perfect Score
In a remarkable display of academic excellence, Tamanna from Saraswati Senior Secondary School, Jaito (Faridkot), secured the 1st Rank in the state by scoring a perfect 600 out of 600 marks (100%).
The second and third positions were also dominated by female students:
- 2nd Rank: Japneet Kaur from Government Middle School, Arkwas (Sangrur) with 598/600 (99.67%).
- 3rd Rank: Jashandeep Kaur from Sant Mohan Das Memorial Senior Secondary School, Kot Sukhia (Faridkot) with 598/600 (99.67%).
Key Result Statistics at a Glance
The overall pass percentage for the 2025-2026 academic session stands at 96.51%. While this is a slight dip from last year’s 97.30%, the performance across various demographics remains strong.
| Category | Performance Data |
| Total Students Appeared | 2,62,966 |
| Total Students Passed | 2,53,789 |
| Pass Percentage (Girls) | 97.74% |
| Pass Percentage (Boys) | 95.42% |
| Transgender Pass Rate | 100% (8/8 Passed) |
Top Performing Districts in Punjab
District-wise data shows that Pathankot has emerged as the academic leader in the state with the highest pass rate.
- Pathankot: 98.90%
- Amritsar: 98.65%
- Gurdaspur: 98.43%
- Kapurthala: 98.21%
- Tarn Taran: 97.98%
At the other end of the spectrum, Sri Muktsar Sahib recorded a pass percentage of 93.75%.
Subject-Wise Excellence
Students performed exceptionally well in core subjects, with several vocational and elective subjects achieving a 100% pass rate, including Urdu Elective and Music (Instrumental).
- Punjabi: 99.83%
- Mathematics: 99.00%
- Science: 99.49%
- English: 98.28%
- Computer Science: 99.79%
Out of the total candidates, 9,143 students have been placed in the ‘Re-Appear’ category, while the results for 34 students have been withheld.
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