Punjab Boards Pass Percentages – History & Data
The performance of students in Punjab Boards over the years shows interesting patterns. By looking at the historical pass percentages of 11th class (1st year), we can see how each board has performed, where students struggle, and what lessons can be drawn for the future.
This article presents board-wise pass percentages for the last five years and explains what they mean for students preparing for upcoming exams.
Lahore Board Pass Percentage (Last 5 Years)
- 2020: 55%
- 2021: 67% (Covid year with promotion policy)
- 2022: 41.24%
- 2023: 49%
- 2024: 52.12%
Observation: After the Covid promotion year, Lahore Board struggled in 2022 but has shown recovery in 2023 and 2024.
Multan Board Pass Percentage (Last 5 Years)
- 2020: 56%
- 2021: 68%
- 2022: 44.59%
- 2023: 50%
- 2024: 53.44%
Observation: Multan Board’s pass rate fell in 2022 but is gradually climbing back, showing steady improvement.
Faisalabad Board Pass Percentage (Last 5 Years)
- 2020: 58%
- 2021: 68%
- 2022: 45.87%
- 2023: 52%
- 2024: 53.88%
Observation: Faisalabad is among the consistently better-performing boards, often securing higher percentages compared to others.
Gujranwala Board Pass Percentage (Last 5 Years)
- 2020: 54%
- 2021: 66%
- 2022: 38.48%
- 2023: 47%
- 2024: 51.90%
Observation: Gujranwala saw a steep decline in 2022 but has bounced back above 50% in 2024.
Rawalpindi Board Pass Percentage (Last 5 Years)
- 2020: 51%
- 2021: 66%
- 2022: 32.78%
- 2023: 47%
- 2024: 51.03%
Observation: Rawalpindi Board has some of the lowest pass rates, especially in 2022, but is improving slowly.
Bahawalpur Board Pass Percentage (Last 5 Years)
- 2020: 57%
- 2021: 67%
- 2022: 43.19%
- 2023: 50%
- 2024: 52.84%
Observation: Bahawalpur performs close to the Punjab average and shows a slow upward trend after 2022.
Sargodha Board Pass Percentage (Last 5 Years)
- 2020: 54%
- 2021: 67%
- 2022: 40.76%
- 2023: 48%
- 2024: 51.33%
Observation: Sargodha has improved since 2022, crossing the 50% mark again in 2024.
DG Khan Board Pass Percentage (Last 5 Years)
- 2020: 56%
- 2021: 69%
- 2022: 48.63%
- 2023: 51%
- 2024: 54.22%
Observation: DG Khan consistently performs above average and is among the strongest boards in Southern Punjab.
Sahiwal Board Pass Percentage (Last 5 Years)
- 2020: 55%
- 2021: 67%
- 2022: 42.71%
- 2023: 49%
- 2024: 52.33%
Observation: Sahiwal is stable around Punjab’s average trend with moderate improvement in recent years.
What This Means for Future Students
Looking at the data, a few lessons are clear:
- Pass rates fluctuate heavily – in some years, more than half of students fail.
- Science subjects remain weak areas like Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
- Improvement is possible – most boards are slowly climbing back above 50% after the dip in 2022.
- Consistency matters – students who rely on daily study and past papers usually beat the average trend.
For 2025, students should not rely on board averages but focus on individual preparation strategies.
FAQs
Q1: Why were pass percentages so low in 2022?
Because strict marking was applied after relaxed policies in 2021 (Covid promotion year).
Q2: Which board has the highest pass rate overall?
DG Khan and Faisalabad Boards often lead with higher pass percentages.
Q3: Do these percentages affect university admission chances?
Yes, since final intermediate merit depends on both 1st and 2nd year marks.
Q4: Is the pass rate improving?
Yes, most boards have shown steady improvement from 2022 to 2024.
Q5: What should 2025 students do differently?
Focus on weak subjects, practice past papers, and avoid last-minute cramming.
Conclusion
The historical data of Punjab Board pass percentages shows that while students faced challenges in 2022, most boards are on the path of recovery. For future students, the lesson is clear: don’t rely on averages — with smart preparation, you can outperform the trend and secure strong marks for university admission.
