The Punjab 10th Class Result 2026 has revealed an interesting trend across the province’s nine education boards. Along with individual student results, the official statistics show how each board performed in the SSC First Annual Examination 2026.
According to the published result figures, BISE Dera Ghazi Khan (DG Khan Board) recorded the highest overall pass percentage in Punjab, with 77.86% of its students successfully passing the examination.
While DG Khan secured the top position in terms of pass percentage, these figures should be viewed as a measure of overall examination performance rather than a comparison of students’ intelligence or abilities.
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Punjab Boards 10th Class Result 2026: Key Highlights
| Detail | 2026 Result |
|---|---|
| Punjab Boards | 9 |
| Students Appeared | 1,348,352 |
| Students Passed | 926,569 |
| Overall Pass Percentage | 68.72% |
| Top Board | DG Khan |
| Highest Pass Rate | 77.86% |
DG Khan Board Secures First Position
BISE DG Khan achieved the highest pass percentage among all nine Punjab boards in the Matric Result 2026.
A total of 97,444 candidates registered for the examination. Of these, 96,482 students appeared, while 75,124 students passed the required subjects.
This resulted in an overall pass percentage of 77.86%, placing DG Khan Board at the top of the Punjab boards’ ranking.
The result also means that DG Khan’s pass rate was around 9.14 percentage points higher than the overall Punjab average of 68.72%.
Punjab Boards Pass Percentage Ranking 2026
The following table presents the performance of all nine Punjab education boards based on their overall pass percentages.
| Rank | Board | Appeared | Passed | Pass % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DG Khan | 96,482 | 75,124 | 77.86% |
| 2 | Faisalabad | 192,925 | 144,089 | 74.69% |
| 3 | Multan | 133,019 | 96,638 | 72.65% |
| 4 | Gujranwala | 242,192 | 168,266 | 69.48% |
| 5 | Sargodha | 100,611 | 68,637 | 68.22% |
| 6 | Bahawalpur | 96,245 | 63,012 | 65.47% |
| 7 | Sahiwal | 84,159 | 54,788 | 65.10% |
| 8 | Lahore | 282,308 | 182,186 | 64.53% |
| 9 | Rawalpindi | 120,411 | 73,829 | 61.31% |
The figures show a noticeable difference between the highest and lowest pass percentages. DG Khan Board ranked first, while Rawalpindi Board recorded the lowest overall pass percentage among the nine boards listed.
Faisalabad Board Takes Second Position
BISE Faisalabad secured the second position with a 74.69% pass percentage.
The board had 192,925 students appearing in the examination, of whom 144,089 students passed.
Faisalabad’s result was only a few percentage points below DG Khan, making it one of the strongest-performing boards in Punjab this year.
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Multan Board Ranks Third
BISE Multan recorded the third-highest pass percentage at 72.65%.
A total of 133,019 students appeared, while 96,638 candidates passed the examination.
With a pass rate above 72%, Multan also remained among the better-performing Punjab boards in the 10th Class Result 2026.
Overall Punjab Matric Result 2026
The combined figures from all nine Punjab boards show that more than 1.34 million students appeared in the matric examinations this year.
According to the provided official result statistics, 926,569 students passed, producing an overall provincial pass percentage of 68.72%.
| Punjab Result Statistics | Number |
|---|---|
| Students Appeared | 1,348,352 |
| Students Passed | 926,569 |
| Overall Pass Percentage | 68.72% |
These figures provide a province-wide picture of the Punjab Matric Result 2026 rather than the performance of an individual school, district, or student.
DG Khan Board Result 2026 at a Glance
Here is a quick summary of the DG Khan Board’s performance:
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Registered Candidates | 97,444 |
| Students Appeared | 96,482 |
| Students Passed | 75,124 |
| Students Not Passed | 21,358 |
| Difference: Registered vs Appeared | 962 |
| Pass Percentage | 77.86% |
The figures indicate that the overwhelming majority of students who appeared under DG Khan Board successfully cleared the examination.
Which Punjab Board Is Best in 2026?
Based strictly on the overall pass percentage, DG Khan Board ranks first among Punjab’s nine education boards in the 2026 matric examination.
However, calling one board the “best” should be done carefully. Pass percentage is only one way of looking at examination performance. It does not provide a complete picture of teaching quality, student ability, school resources, or individual academic achievement.
Students and parents should therefore use these rankings as result statistics, rather than as a judgment about the ability of students from a particular board.
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Does a Higher Pass Percentage Mean Better Students?
Not necessarily.
A board’s overall result can be influenced by several factors, including:
- Teaching quality
- Student preparation
- School-level academic support
- Availability of learning resources
- Examination preparation
- Student attendance and participation
- Performance across different affiliated institutions
For this reason, a higher pass percentage should be understood as an indicator of overall examination results.
Every student has different circumstances, strengths, and academic goals. A board’s overall percentage cannot determine the ability or future potential of an individual student.
What the Punjab 10th Class Result 2026 Shows
The 2026 statistics provide an interesting comparison of examination outcomes across Punjab.
DG Khan, Faisalabad and Multan recorded the three highest pass percentages, while the remaining boards also produced thousands of successful candidates.
The overall provincial pass percentage of 68.72% shows that a large number of students successfully completed the matric examination requirements this year.
For students, however, the most important result is their individual marks, grades and future academic plans rather than the ranking of their education board.
Final Verdict
The Punjab 10th Class Result 2026 has placed BISE DG Khan at the top of the province based on overall pass percentage. DG Khan recorded a 77.86% pass rate, followed by Faisalabad with 74.69% and Multan with 72.65%.
Across all nine Punjab boards, 1,348,352 students appeared and 926,569 passed, resulting in an overall pass percentage of 68.72%.