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Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Politics
- Hindustan Times
PSEB junior assistant suspended for tampering with office records
Taking strict action against its employee for tampering with office records, the Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has suspended a junior assistant following a departmental inquiry. The junior assistant, Vishal Nayyar, posted in the examination branch (Class 10 registration), has also lost his annual promotion. Meanwhile, the board dropped charges against four other officers, only reprimanding them for negligence. The action came in connection with a 2020 controversy, when roll number records were tampered with in the computer system of the board's computer cell in violation of PSEB Employee Conduct Rules 5 and 8. Board chairman Amarpal Singh said notices were issued on May 12, 2020, to several employees, including senior assistants Jagtar Singh and Raminder Singh Mangi; and junior assistants Ramandeep Kaur, Kanwaljit Kaur, Amarinder Singh, Chamandeep Kaur, Bhawna Sethi and Vishal Nayyar. A departmental inquiry was conducted under retired IAS officer Jagjit Puri through official orders dated August 13, 2020. The inquiry acquitted most accused of all charges, except Nayyar. Meanwhile, Manjinder Singh (helper) and Jugraj Khan (daily wager) were held responsible for pursuing the case. Additionally, Ashok Kumar (superintendent, computer cell), Gurtej Singh (deputy director, computer, now deputy secretary), and Navneet Kaur (director, computer) were reprimanded for failing to take immediate action. Khan's services were discontinued due to his daily wage status. The chairman emphasised that vigilant board employees detected the negligence timely, preventing the issuance of falsified certificates. He reaffirmed the board's zero tolerance for corruption, negligence and misconduct, underscoring its commitment to the welfare of students and the integrity of education.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Girls outshine boys in PSEB Class X results, secure all top positions; Akshnoor Kaur of Faridkot, Ratinderdeep of Sri Muktsar Sahib, Arshdeep of Malerkotla score 100%
Mohali: In a remarkable display of academic excellence, the girls have once again outperformed boys in the Class X exam results announced by the (PSEB) on Friday. All top three positions on the merit list were secured by the girls, each achieving a perfect score of 650 out of 650 marks. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now PSEB chairperson Amarpal Singh lauded the achievement, saying: "This year's results reflect the consistent hard work of students and the commitment of our educators. It is particularly heartening to see young girls leading the merit list with such outstanding performances." , a student of Govt High School, Kotsukhia, in Faridkot district topped the merit list, followed by Ratinderdeep Kaur of Chatteyana School in Sri Muktsar Sahib, and Arshdeep Kaur from Chouda village in Malerkotla district. Although all three students secured full marks, the board awarded ranks based on their date of birth in accordance with the existing guidelines. Of the 300 students listed on the merit list, 256 are girls, highlighting their continued academic dominance. The overall pass percentage this year stands at 95.61%. Girls recorded a higher pass percentage of 96.85%, compared to 94.50% for boys. In terms of regional performance, rural students outshone their urban counterparts, recording a pass rate of 96.09% as against 94.71% in the urban areas. Among school categories, private schools posted a marginally higher pass percentage of 96.96%, while govt schools recorded a pass rate of 95.47%. At the district level, Amritsar led with the highest pass percentage of 98.54%, while Ludhiana ranked lowest at 91.62%. PSEB chairperson Amarpal Singh also noted that the Class X examinations for both regular and open school students were conducted from March 10 to April 5. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now The exams spanned 26 days and were carried out smoothly, with schedules designed to avoid clashes with competitive exams. Adequate intervals were provided between subjects to ensure student preparedness, he said. The board had developed a comprehensive standard operating procedure (SOP) to facilitate smooth conduct of the exams, shared with all relevant stakeholders. Important guidelines and clarifications were effectively communicated to ensure transparency and coordination, the chairperson added. Students can check their results on the official website of the PSEB – – using their roll number. School-wise results will be available on the respective school portals, and digital copies of mark sheets will be provided through DigiLocker, said Amarpal Singh.
Indian Express
15-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
A familiar, heartening story: rural areas, girls pip their counterparts
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) on Tuesday declared Class XII results, recording an overall pass percentage of 91 per cent, with 241,506 of a total of 265,388 students passing the exam. Announcing the results at a press conference, PSEB Chairman Dr. Amarpal Singh noted that the pass percentage this year is 2 percentage points lower than the previous year, attributing this decline to 'the strict measures taken by the board to curb cheating during the examinations'. In the previous academic session, 2,64,662 of a total of 2,84,452 students passed the examination, recording a pass percentage of 93.04 per cent. The chairman said the pass percentage among girls was 94.32 per cent and among boys 88.08 per cent. Notably, all three transgender students who appeared in the exam passed. The chairman said the pass percentage in rural areas was 91.20 per cent, slightly higher than the 90.74 per cent in urban areas. Government schools recorded a pass percentage of 91.01 per cent, private schools at 92.47 per cent, and aided schools at 86.86 per cent, he said. Also, a total of 17,844 students received compartments, 5,950 students failed, and the results of 88 students were delayed, the official said. Girls claimed the top three positions, with the first two spots held by science stream students and the third position by a humanities student. According to the chairman, Harsirat Kaur from Barnala secured the first position in Punjab. A student of Sarvhitkari Senior Secondary Vidya Mandir, Barnala, Harseerat scored a perfect 100 per cent (500 out of 500) marks. Manveer Kaur secured the second position, scoring 498 out of 500 (99.60%) marks. Manveer is a student of S.S. Memorial Senior Secondary Public School, Kassoana (Ferozepur). Arsh Nahi secured the third position, scoring 498 out of 500 marks (99.60%). She is a student of Shri Tara Chand Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Bhikhi (Mansa). Although both students scored equal marks, Manveer was awarded the second position considering she is younger in age than Arsh, the Chairman said. In stream-wise performance, science students recorded a pass percentage of 98.52 per cent, followed by commerce at 96.83 per cent, vocational at 90 per cent, and humanities at 87.58 per cent. District-wise, Amritsar topped with a pass percentage of 96.29 per cent, followed by Gurdaspur (95.84%) and Pathankot (94.21%). Ironically, Barnala, the home district of the topper, Harseerat Kaur, recorded the lowest pass percentage at 86.07 per cent, the Chairman said. In the merit list announced by the Board, Ludhiana outshone all other districts with 55 students making it to the list. Hoshiarpur followed with 31 students, Patiala (30), Jalandhar (25), Amritsar (16), Ferozepur (15), and SAS Nagar with 13 students. Notably, not a single student from Malerkotla district featured on the merit list, the chairman added. However, schools in Amritsar registered the highest pass percentage in the state at 96.29, followed by 95.84 per cent in Gurdaspur, 94.21 per sent in Pathankot, and 94.01 per cent in Kapurthala, the results showed.
Time of India
14-05-2025
- General
- Time of India
Barnala's perfect girl: Harseerat scores 100% to top PSEB Class XII exams
Mohali: Girls clinched the top-three ranks in the results of the PSEB Class XII exams announced on Wednesday, with Harseerat Kaur of Barnala bagging the top place with a perfect score of 500/500 and 100%.Harseerat, whose name means blessed by God, studies at Sarvhitkari Senior Secondary Vidya Mandir, Barnala, and was felicitated by Sangrur MP Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer during the day. However, when it came to the overall pass percentage of Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class XII exams, the figure fell from 93.04% last year to 91% this year. For the second and third ranks, PSEB chairman Amarpal Singh said Manveer Kaur of S S Memorial Senior Secondary Public School, Kasonana (Ferozepur) and Arsh of Shri Tara Chand Vidya Mandir Senior Secondary School, Bhikhi (Mansa) had the same result of 498/500 marks and scored 99.6%. However, as per PSEB rules, student with a lower age are ranked higher in case of same marks. This is why Manveer has been ranked second and Arsh vice-chairman Amarpal Singh said each topper will be awarded with a cash prize. Punjab school education minister Harjot Singh Bains also congratulated the toppers "These girls' determination and commitment to academic excellence has truly paid off, setting a beacon of inspiration for their peers," he students also excelled overall in the results, achieving a pass percentage of 94.32%.Bains said a total of 2,65,388 regular students and 12,571 open school students appeared for the exams. The pass percentage was 91% and 68.24% for regular and open school students, respectively. Unlike last year when the boys bagged the top positions, this year the girls have outshone the mettle bagging all the top three Singh said boys had a pass percentage of just 88.08% this year. The pass percentage of students in rural area schools was 91.20% this time , lower than last year's 92.73%. In urban areas, the pass percentage was 90.74%, lower than last year's 93.46%.According to chairman, the digital certificate of students will be available on their DigiLocker after a week of result. Candidates can download their digital certificate through DigiLocker. Candidates who had filled the option for hard copy of the certificate in their examination form, the certificate of such examinees can be obtained by the concerned schools from the zonal offices of the Education Board located in their district within three weeks of the declaration of the result. Certificates of examinees appearing under compartment, additional subject and performance improvement categories will also be provided on DigiLocker and certificates of examinees opting for hard copy of certificate will be sent by registered results will be available from 8am on Thursday on PSEB's website, and These details regarding the result will be for the information of the students tops with 96.29% and Barnala tops from bottom with 86.07%Like last year, Amritsar district has topped the state with a pass percentage of 96.29%. The figure was 97.27% last yearstate. Barnala has performed the worst this year, managing a pass percentage of just 86.07%.Gurdaspur district retained its second spot with a pass percentage of 95.84%. It is followed by Pathankot (94.21%). BOXLudhiana has max students figuring in merit listIn rhe merit list of 320 students declared by PSEB, Ludhiana tops with 55 students. It is followed by Hoshiarpur (31) and Patiala (30). In Ludhiana, of the 55 students, 17 are boys and 59. In Patiala, 37 are girls and 15 are boys. Malerkotla is the only district which has a zero merit list as none of the students figured in top 320 students whereas Pathankot has two, Sangrur and Fatehgarh sahib has three students, each figuring in the merit list. BOXComparative pass percentageYEAR 2023YEAR 2024YEAR 2024AppearPassed%ageAppearPassed%ageAppearPassed%age2,96,7092,74,37892.47%2,84,4522,64,66293.04%2,65,3882,41,50691%
