Punjab’s ‘Sikhya Kranti’ delivers big: Girls sweep top ranks, Govt Schools shine in Class 10 results
94.52% Students Pass PSEB Class 10 Exams; 1,688 Government Schools Record 100% Results
Babushai Bureau
Chandigarh, May 12, 2026:Punjab’s education reforms under the Punjab Government received a major boost as the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class 10 results recorded an impressive 94.52% pass percentage, with girls securing two of the top three positions and government schools making a strong mark in the merit list.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Singh Mann termed the results proof of the state’s ongoing “Sikhya Kranti” and said Punjab’s children are now getting the infrastructure and opportunities needed to compete at the highest level.
Harleen Sharma from Jaito topped the state by scoring 646 out of 650 marks (99.38%), while Manimahesh Sharma from Rupnagar and Riya Rani from Hoshiarpur secured second and third positions respectively with 645 marks each.
A total of 2,69,505 students appeared in the examinations, out of which 2,54,744 students passed. Girls outperformed boys with a pass percentage of 95.96%, while boys recorded 93.23%.
The Chief Minister felicitated the toppers in Chandigarh and announced direct admission for all three students into Schools of Eminence in the stream of their choice. Each topper was also awarded a cheque of ₹50,000.
Highlighting the growing success of government schools, Mann said 272 students secured positions in the merit list, including 88 students from government schools. He added that 1,688 government schools recorded a 100% result this year.
The Chief Minister credited the success to reforms such as smart classrooms, teacher training, modern teaching methods and infrastructure upgrades introduced by the Punjab Government over the past four years.
Mann also claimed that according to recent Central Government data, Punjab has surpassed Kerala, Maharashtra and Delhi to secure the top position in primary and middle-school education.
Among districts, Amritsar recorded the highest pass percentage at 98.41%, while Ludhiana registered the highest number of merit positions.
Officials said the results reflect the state government’s continued focus on strengthening public education and providing equal learning opportunities to students from both rural and urban backgrounds.