The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons (PBCC) has officially announced the results of the 12th class (HSSC Part II) First Annual Examinations 2025, revealing wide disparities in student performance across the province’s nine educational boards.
Top Performing Boards
The Dera Ghazi Khan Board led the way with an impressive pass percentage of 74.86%, followed closely by the Faisalabad Board at 73.71%. Nearly three out of every four candidates under these boards passed their exams. Both DG Khan and Faisalabad have consistently remained among the best performers in recent years, reinforcing their reputation for strong academic outcomes.
Mid-Range Performance
The middle tier of results included Sargodha (66.40%), Multan (64.25%), Bahawalpur (63.93%), and Gujranwala (63.10%). These boards delivered relatively stable outcomes, with success rates clustering in the mid-60s. While they did not match the leading boards, their results reflect a steady trend without major fluctuations compared to past years.
Lower Performing Boards
At the other end of the spectrum, Lahore (60.86%), Sahiwal (58.92%), and Rawalpindi (54.12%) recorded weaker performances. Despite being one of the largest and most resourceful educational divisions, Lahore just crossed the 60% mark. Sahiwal dropped below that threshold, while Rawalpindi recorded the lowest performance among all boards, with just over half of its candidates managing to pass.
Overall Trends and Observations
The results highlight a gap of over 20 percentage points between the highest and lowest performing boards, underlining regional disparities in educational achievement across Punjab. Interestingly, several urban boards such as Lahore and Rawalpindi underperformed relative to expectations, raising concerns about institutional performance and student preparedness in areas that are typically better resourced.
Conversely, smaller boards like DG Khan outshone larger divisions, suggesting that factors such as exam trends, student preparation strategies, and teaching practices could be driving these outcomes. Analysts suggest that these results may also reflect differences in school management, curriculum delivery, and localized examination pressures.
The 2025 results once again spark debate about the quality of education across Punjab, pointing to the need for targeted reforms to bridge regional performance gaps and ensure that resources translate into better learning outcomes for students across all boards.
