The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, has announced the results for the Class 5 annual examinations, revealing an impressive overall pass percentage of 99.54%. A total of 3,00,575 students appeared for the exams, with government schools recording a marginally higher pass percentage compared to their private counterparts.
Key Highlights of Punjab Class 5 Results 2025
| Category | Total | Government Schools | Non-Government Schools |
| Students Appeared | 3,00,575 | 1,95,582 | 1,04,993 |
| Students Promoted | 2,99,204 | 1,94,740 | 1,04,464 |
| Pass Percentage | 99.54% | 99.56% | 99.50% |
Girls secured a 99.55% pass percentage, while boys recorded 99.48%. In government schools, 99.55% of girls cleared the exams, compared to 99.52% of boys. Private schools also saw a similar trend, with girls achieving a 99.54% pass percentage against boys' 99.45%.
Unlike previous years, where the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) released results online, this year's outcomes were declared at the school level by SCERT. The council also handled the exam schedule and answer sheet evaluations, reverting to the pre-2019-20 system before board exams were introduced for Class 5.
In 2023-24, the PSEB announced the results with a 99.8% pass rate. While this year’s percentage is slightly lower, the consistency in high promotion rates reflects the state’s focus on foundational education.
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