Ludhiana: The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) Class X results have brought disappointing news for students in Ludhiana, where the overall pass percentage stands at 89.20%. According to official data, Ludhiana is the only district in Punjab with a pass percentage below 90%, marking it as one of the worst-performing districts in the state.
Detailed Results for Ludhiana
Out of 36,872 regular students who appeared for the examinations, 32,888 successfully cleared them, resulting in a pass percentage of 89.20%. This figure is significantly lower than the state average and highlights the educational challenges faced by the district.
Comparison with Border Districts
In stark contrast, Punjab’s five border districts — Amritsar, Ferozepur, Pathankot, Tarn Taran, and Gurdaspur — have secured positions among the top five performers in the state. Amritsar emerged as the highest-ranked district with an impressive pass percentage of 98.41%, where 26,022 out of 26,443 students cleared the exams. Ferozepur followed closely with a pass percentage of 98.39%, as 9,184 out of 9,334 students passed. Pathankot recorded a pass percentage of 97.99%, with 5,716 out of 5,833 students succeeding. In Tarn Taran, 12,402 out of 12,662 students cleared the exam, yielding a pass percentage of 97.95%, while Gurdaspur achieved a pass percentage of 97.84%.
Previous Year Comparison
For the academic year 2024–25, Ludhiana had 38,387 students appear for the Class X PSEB regular examination, of which 36,573 cleared the exam, resulting in a pass percentage of 95.27%. This indicates a decline in performance compared to the previous year.
These results underscore the need for targeted educational interventions in Ludhiana to improve student outcomes and bridge the gap with the state’s top-performing districts.
