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PSEB Olympiad Syllabus 2025: Complete Guide

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IPLO – PSEB Olympiad Syllabus 2025 For Classes 3 to 10 – Topics, Pattern & Study Guide

The official syllabus for the 3rd International Punjabi Language Olympiad 2025, designed to test mastery of Punjabi grammar, reading, vocabulary, and culture.

The PSEB Olympiad Syllabus 2025 is designed to test students’ understanding of Punjabi grammar, reading skills, vocabulary, and Punjab’s rich culture and heritage. This syllabus is useful for all students preparing for the 3rd International Punjabi Language Olympiad 2025, conducted by the Punjab School Education Board.

Below you’ll find the complete and simplified syllabus for all levels — Primary, Middle, and Secondary — along with important topics, pattern, and practice areas.

🌟 1. Primary Level (Classes 3–5)

A. Punjabi Grammar (Basic Concepts)

  • Varn Mala – Swar & Vyanjan
  • Badi & Choti Matra (ਆ, ਾ, ੀ, ੇ, ੋ etc.)
  • Ling – ਪੁਲਿੰਗ / ਇਸਤ੍ਰੀਲਿੰਗ
  • Vachan – ਇਕ ਵਚਨ / ਬਹੁ ਵਚਨ
  • Samanaarthak (Synonyms)
  • Vilom (Antonyms)
  • Muhavare (Easy level)
  • Vaak (Sentence)
  • Vaak-shudhi (Error correction)

B. Reading & Comprehension

  • Short Punjabi paragraph
  • MCQs based on the passage
  • Fill in the blanks / True–False

C. Punjabi Vocabulary

  • Daily-use Punjabi words
  • Easy spellings
  • Picture-based shabads

D. Punjab Culture (Basic Knowledge)

  • Punjab introduction
  • Folk dances: Bhangra, Giddha
  • Lohri, Vaisakhi, simple festivals
  • Punjab de rang, lok-boliyan

🌟 2. Middle Level (Classes 6–8)

A. Punjabi Grammar (Intermediate)

  • Varn Vichar
  • Matra rules (detailed)
  • Shabd Bhed – Sangya, Sarvanam, Kriya, Visheshan
  • Kaal – ਵਰਤਮਾਨ, ਭੂਤ, ਭਵਿੱਖ
  • Samuch Bodhak, Kriyavisheshan (basic)
  • Synonyms & Antonyms (medium level)
  • Muhavare (10–15)
  • Lok-uktiyan
  • Ras (Basic: Hasya, Karuna, Veer etc.)
  • Vaak de prakar
  • Vaak-shudhi
  • Sandhi–Samas (basic recognition)

B. Comprehension

  • Medium-level passage
  • Word meanings, MCQs, inference-based answers

C. Writing Skills

  • Short note (3–4 lines)
  • Picture description

D. Punjabi Literature (Intro Level)

  • Famous Punjabi writers
  • Small poem excerpts (theme-based)

E. Punjab Culture & History

  • Festivals of Punjab
  • Folk dances & instruments
  • Basic Sikh history
  • Punjab’s simple geography

🌟 3. Secondary Level (Classes 9–10)

A. Punjabi Grammar (Advanced – Most Important)

  • Varn & Matra Vichar (full details)
  • Shabd Bhed – all 8 types
  • Kaal (full types + examples)
  • Kriya Bhed, Sarvanam Bhed, Visheshan Bhed
  • Alankar (6–8 basic)
  • Ras – all 9 types
  • Upsarg & Pratyay
  • Sandhi–Samas (medium level)
  • Vaak-shudhi & Ashuddh-Shodhan
  • Vak de prakar – simple, compound, complex

B. High-Level Reading Comprehension

  • Unseen passage
  • MCQs, inference, vocabulary, main idea

C. Literature & Poetry

  • Famous Punjabi authors:
  • Shiv Kumar Batalvi
  • Bhai Vir Singh
  • Amrita Pritam
  • Nanak Singh
  • Poem theme, message, literary elements

D. Writing & Language Skills

  • Correct sentence formation
  • Grammar-based correction
  • Vocabulary usage

E. Punjab Culture & General Knowledge

  • Sikh history (major events & Gurpurabs)
  • Punjab’s freedom fighters
  • Punjab’s folk art, literature, traditions
  • Important districts, symbols, heritage

📘 PSEB Olympiad 2025 Paper Pattern (All Levels)

SectionTopics Covered
1. GrammarMajor weightage
2. Reading ComprehensionPassage + MCQs
3. VocabularySynonyms, Antonyms, Idioms
4. Punjabi CultureFestivals, history, GK
5. Language SkillsError correction, usage

50

Total Questions

40–60 min

Time Limit

MCQs

Question Type

⭐ Most Important Topics for Pseb Olympiad 2025

  • Muhavare & Lok-Uktiyan
  • Ling–Vachan
  • Synonyms–Antonyms
  • Matra rules
  • Kaal
  • Vaak-shudhi
  • Alankar (basic)
  • Punjab Culture & Sikh History
  • Reading comprehension practice

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🎯 Conclusion

The PSEB Olympiad Syllabus 2025 focuses on improving Punjabi grammar, reading ability, vocabulary, and cultural knowledge. Students preparing for the Punjabi Olympiad should revise their school textbook syllabus and practice Olympiad-style questions regularly for best performance.

All the best for the 3rd International Punjabi Language Olympiad!

Most important Question Asked By Students

  1. What is the PSEB Syllabus 2025?

    The syllabus covers Punjabi grammar, vocabulary, comprehension, and cultural knowledge of Punjab.

  2. How to score 100% in PSEB Olympiad?

    While there’s no official guarantee of “100%”, top preparation tips include: clear understanding of the syllabus, practising grammar/vocabulary/comprehension regularly, taking mock tests, and managing time well. (Derived from syllabus & exam-pattern details)

  3. What is the prize for IPLO?

    The first prize for each category from Punjab state is ₹11,000, second prize ₹7,100, third prize ₹5,100.

  4. How many subjects are in the Olympiad?

    For IPLO specifically, there is one subject: Punjabi language (including its grammar, culture, vocabulary).

  5. What is the eligibility to participate?

    Students from classes III to V, VI to VIII and IX to XII are eligible. Age limits apply (for Punjab and other states/NRI).

  6. What is the exam pattern?

    For 2024/2025: 50 MCQs, 60 minutes time allowed, with both reading-based and syllabus-based questions

  7. When is the exam held?

    The IPLO 2025 exam dates: for students in Punjab online on December 5 (Class III–V), December 6 (VI–VIII), December 8 (IX–XII). For other states/NRIs on December 6 & 7

  8. Will I get a certificate?

    Yes. Students scoring below a certain mark get participation certificates, higher scorers get appreciation or outstanding certificates.

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