PSEB Class 12 Results 2026: Three Punjab girls create history with perfect 500/500 scores
Mansa’s Supneet Kaur tops PSEB Class 12 exams, Ludhiana’s Suhani Chauhan ranks second, Divanshi secures third spot
Ravi Jakhu
Chandigarh, May 13, 2026:
Chandigarh, May 13, 2026: In a landmark moment for Punjab’s education sector, three girls students have scripted history by securing a perfect 500 out of 500 marks in the Class 12th board exams, results of which were declared Today by Punjab School Education Board.
Supneet Kaur of Gurukul Academy Public Senior Secondary School, Ubbha (Mansa) clinched the top spot in the Science stream with a flawless 500/500. Suhani Chauhan of BCM Senior Secondary School, HM 150, Jamalpur Colony, Focal Point, Ludhiana secured the second position in the Humanities stream with 500/500, while Divanshi of Teja Singh Sutantar Memorial Senior Secondary School, Shimlapuri (Ludhiana) bagged the third position, also in Humanities, with a perfect score. Notably, all the three toppers are also promising sportspersons.
A total of 2,65,417 students appeared for the annual examination, of which 2,42,755 passed, registering an impressive overall pass percentage of 91.46%. Stream-wise, Commerce recorded the highest pass percentage at 98.78 per cent with 34,074 of 34,496 students clearing the exam, followed by Science at 98.47 per cent with 55,593 of 56,456 passing. Humanities saw 1,45,179 of 1,65,457 students pass, registering 87.74 per cent, while the Vocational stream recorded 87.80 per cent with 7,909 of 9,008 students clearing the exam.
“This result is a reflection of the relentless hard work of our students, the dedication of our teachers and the systematic reforms introduced by Chief Minister S. Bhagwant Singh Mann led Punjab government,” S. Harjot Bains stated.
While lauding the three toppers for their excellence, S. Bains wished all successful students the very best for their future. He also noted that multiple perfect scores across different streams were truly remarkable. He credited the state’s focus on digital classrooms, teacher training and timely syllabus completion for the improved outcome.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann on Sunday said Punjab’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’ is delivering transformative results on the ground, as daughters from ordinary families dominated the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)’s Class 8 merit list by securing 19 of the top 20 positions. Honouring the toppers at his residence in Chandigarh, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann announced that the top 20 students will be granted direct admission to Schools of Eminence without any entrance test, reaffirming the Punjab Government’s commitment to rewarding merit and expanding access to quality education.
The Chief Minister also honoured the top three achievers with a cash prize of ₹50,000 each and urged students to remain grounded, work hard, and choose the right role models, asserting that Punjab’s transformed government schools are now emerging as a national benchmark in education. He said the confidence, discipline, and determination displayed by these students reflect the impact of sustained investment in education, adding that the Punjab Government is committed to giving wings to every child’s aspirations through modern schools, quality learning, and an enabling environment.
Sharing a few snippets from the interaction, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann stated on X: “Today, in Chandigarh, meritorious students who topped the results of the Punjab School Education Board's Class 8th across the entire state were honored. On this special occasion, heartfelt congratulations were also extended to their parents and teachers.”
The Chief Minister noted, “In this year's results, the first position has been secured by the talented daughter of a munim working at a brick kiln, while the second and third positions have been achieved with outstanding success by the daughters of a tiles shop owner and a teacher at a government primary school, respectively. These results clearly demonstrate that children from ordinary and humble families are now setting new benchmarks in the field of education. Seeing the self-confidence, hard work, and dedication of these children filled us with immense joy and pride.”
“Our government is fully committed to giving wings to the dreams of children and helping them reach the heights of success in life. We are continuously striving to provide quality education, modern schools, and an inspiring environment,” the post concluded.
Interacting with the toppers, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann highlighted that for the first time, girls dominated the merit list by securing 19 out of the top 20 positions, calling it a powerful testament to their excellence and determination. “These students will be granted admission to Class 9 in Schools of Eminence without any entrance examination. For the first time, girls have secured 19 out of the top 20 positions, with only one boy at the 20th rank. By achieving all the first 19 positions, girls have once again proven that they are second to none in any field,” he said, underscoring the remarkable achievement.
Emphasising the merit and capability of the students, the Chief Minister noted that a total of 2.62 lakh students appeared for the Class 8 examinations conducted by the Punjab School Education Board this year. “These top 20 students have already demonstrated their merit. Students securing top positions have proven their capability and will therefore be given admission under a special quota in Schools of Eminence based on merit, without any entrance test,” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann added.
While congratulating students, teachers, and parents, he said, “This is a moment of immense pride and satisfaction for everyone. Along with the hard work of the students, the contribution of parents and teachers who guided them is equally commendable. It is a historic day as top-performing students from across the state have gathered together.”
Calling it a privilege to honour young achievers, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said, “Honouring such young achievers is a privilege for the state government and an important step toward building confidence among students, as they are the leaders of tomorrow. You must carefully choose your role models in your chosen fields to achieve success in life.”
Motivating the students further, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann urged them to remain humble and continue believing in hard work as the key to success. “The Punjab government is working tirelessly to provide quality education at the school level and has initiated an education revolution in Punjab, helping bridge socio-economic gaps and transform students’ lives,” CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said.
Reaffirming that education remains the top priority of the Punjab Government, CM Bhagwant Singh Mann said that major improvements are being made in infrastructure across government schools. “Punjab has emerged as a role model across the country, especially in the sector of education. Punjabis have always been leaders and have remained at the forefront in every sphere,” he said.
The Chief Minister also honoured the top three students at his residence with a cash prize of ₹50,000 each. Tamanna from Saraswati Senior Secondary School, Jaito (Faridkot) secured the first position with a perfect score of 600 out of 600, Japneet Kaur from Government Middle School, Arkawas (Sangrur) secured the second position with 598 marks, and Jashandeep Kaur from Sant Mohan Das Memorial Senior Secondary School, Kot Sukhia (Faridkot) secured the third position with 598 marks. CM Bhagwant Singh Mann noted with pride that all three students are also athletes competing at state and national levels.
During their interaction with CM Bhagwant Singh Mann, the students shared their aspirations and expressed happiness at being personally honoured. They said they come from humble backgrounds and are determined to achieve their dreams through hard work, dedication, and the support of the government.