
The long wait for Punjab Board Class 12 students ends today. The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) will hold a press conference at 12:00 PM to officially declare the results, followed by the activation of the scorecard link. Following the high benchmark set by the Class 10 results (94.52% pass rate), expectations are sky-high for the senior secondary batch.
The board has reported an overall pass percentage of 91.46%. Out of the 2,65,417 students who appeared, 2,42,755 successfully cleared the exam.
The Commerce stream has recorded the highest pass percentage this year at 98.78%, slightly edging out the Science stream.
In a historic performance, three girl students have topped the state with a perfect score of 500/500 (100%):
Supneet Kaur (Mansa)
Suhani Chauhan (Ludhiana)
Divanshi (Ludhiana)
Once again, girls have outperformed boys:
Girls Pass Percentage: 94.73%
Boys Pass Percentage: 88.52%
The Science stream maintains its high standards with 55,593 students passing out of 56,456 candidates, resulting in a 98.47% pass rate.
How to check via DigiLocker
Step 1: Log in to digilocker.gov.in or the app.
Step 2: Navigate to ‘Education’ and select ‘Punjab’ > ‘PSEB’.
Step 3: Select Class XII Marksheet and enter your credentials.
Step 4: Your digital certificate will be available for download.
PSEB 12th Result 2026: Humanities & Vocational Streams
Humanities: 1,45,179 students passed out of 1,65,457 (87.74%).
Vocational: This stream recorded a pass percentage of 87.80%.
| School Category | Students Appeared | Students Passed | Pass Percentage |
| Government | 1,69,019 | 1,54,508 | 91.41% |
| Non-Govt (Private) | 70,552 | 65,388 | 92.68% |
| Aided | 25,846 | 22,859 | 88.44% |
Note: Students can also check their results via SMS by typing PB12 and sending it to 5676750.
To avoid technical glitches due to high traffic, follow these verified steps to get your results instantly:
Visit Official Website: Go to pseb.ac.in or punjab.indiaresults.com.
Navigate to Results: Click on the link "PSEB Class 12 Senior Secondary Result 2026."
Enter Credentials: Input your Roll Number or Name (if name-wise search is available).
Submit & View: Your subject-wise marks and qualifying status will appear.
Print/Save: Download the provisional marksheet PDF for future admissions.
If the official website is slow, use these official alternatives:
Students can receive their results on their mobile phones by following this format:
Type: PB12
Send to: 5676750
Example: PB12 1026123456
Log in to the DigiLocker app or website.
Select "Punjab School Education Board."
Choose "Class XII Marksheet" and enter your year (2026) and roll number to fetch the digital certificate.
The board will release a comprehensive analysis of performance across all streams. Based on previous trends, here is what to look for:
| Stream | 2025 Pass % (Ref) | 2026 Expected Pass % |
| Science | 98.52% | 98%+ |
| Commerce | 96.83% | 97%+ |
| Humanities (Arts) | 87.58% | 90%+ |
| Vocational | 90.00% | 92%+ |
Along with the results, the PSEB Chairman will announce the Topper’s List (Rank 1, 2, and 3). Last year, Harsirat Kaur clinched the top spot with a perfect 500/500. This year’s district-wise performance will also highlight which region of Punjab performed bestImportant Guidance: PSEB Helpline
The board understands the pressure on students. If you feel stressed or anxious regarding your results, reach out to the professional counselors at the official toll-free helpline:
Toll-Free Helpline Number: 9549-161-161
The primary website is pseb.ac.in. Results are also hosted on punjab.indiaresults.com.
While the press conference starts at 12 PM, the direct link on the official portal is usually activated shortly after, by 12:30 PM or 1:00 PM.
Students must score a minimum of 33% marks in both theory and practical exams separately to be declared "Pass."
Yes, the Punjab Board often provides a "Name-wise" result search option on the IndiaResults portal, though the Roll Number remains the most accurate method.
The board will open applications for Re-evaluation and Re-checking within a week of the result declaration. Keep an eye on the official portal for the notification.