Introduction
Punjab 9th Class Result 2026 Pass Percentage figures are now available across all nine boards, and the numbers reveal a significant gap in performance from one board to another. Based on official result gazettes issued by Punjab’s education boards, this comparison highlights which boards recorded the strongest and weakest SSC Part-I results this year.
BISE Multan: The Top-Performing Board
BISE Multan recorded the highest pass percentage in Punjab this year. Out of 140,675 candidates who appeared in the SSC Part-I examination, 73,301 students passed, giving the board a pass rate of 52.11%, the only Punjab board to cross the 52% mark this year.
Full Board-Wise Ranking
| Rank | Board | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BISE Multan | 52.11% |
| 2 | BISE Faisalabad | 51.21% |
| 3 | BISE DG Khan | 48.18% |
| 4 (tied) | BISE Lahore | 46.51% |
| 4 (tied) | BISE Gujranwala | 46.51% |
| — | BISE Bahawalpur | Second-lowest overall |
| Last | BISE Rawalpindi | 37.56% |
(Note: Exact figures for BISE Sargodha and BISE Sahiwal were not fully available in the official gazette data reviewed for this comparison.)
BISE Rawalpindi: The Lowest Pass Percentage This Year
At the other end of the ranking, BISE Rawalpindi recorded the lowest pass percentage in the province. Out of 121,739 candidates who appeared under this board, only 45,724 students passed, placing the pass rate at 37.56%. This means 76,015 candidates did not clear all required subjects this year, based on the figures published in the board’s gazette.
BISE Bahawalpur recorded the second-lowest pass percentage, coming in just 0.90 percentage points higher than Rawalpindi.
Why This Gap Matters
A gap of nearly 15 percentage points between the top-performing board (Multan) and the lowest-performing board (Rawalpindi) is significant, and it raises real questions about consistency in teaching quality, exam preparation resources, and support available to students across different regions of Punjab.
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What Lahore and Gujranwala’s Tie Suggests
Interestingly, Lahore, often assumed to have stronger educational infrastructure given its status as the provincial capital, tied with Gujranwala at 46.51%, sitting below both Multan and Faisalabad. This suggests that pass percentage doesn’t necessarily track with a city’s size or perceived resources, and that board-specific factors, such as paper-setting patterns, marking standards, and regional preparation habits, may play a larger role than expected.
A Note on Data Accuracy
This comparison is based on figures available in the official Punjab board result gazettes at the time of publication. Boards occasionally issue corrections or updates to these figures, so in case of any discrepancy, the relevant board’s official record should be treated as final.
What This Means for Students and Parents
If your board recorded a lower pass percentage this year, it doesn’t reflect on any individual student’s effort or ability, provincial pass rates are influenced by many broader factors beyond a single student’s control. That said, understanding your board’s typical paper pattern and difficulty level can help with more targeted preparation going forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Punjab board had the highest pass percentage in the 2026 9th class result?
BISE Multan recorded the highest pass percentage, at 52.11%.
Which board had the lowest pass percentage?
BISE Rawalpindi recorded the lowest pass percentage, at 37.56%.
How many students appeared under BISE Rawalpindi this year?
121,739 candidates appeared, of whom 45,724 passed.
Are these figures final?
These figures are based on official result gazettes available at the time of publication. Boards may issue corrections, so the board’s official record takes precedence in case of any discrepancy.
Our Take
At Al Riaz Academy, we think comparisons like this are useful, not to rank students by which board they belong to, but to highlight where additional academic support might genuinely be needed. Regardless of which board a student is registered under, consistent, concept-based preparation remains the most reliable way to perform well, and that’s exactly the approach we focus on with our own students.
Conclusion
The Punjab 9th Class Result 2026 pass percentage comparison shows a meaningful gap between the province’s best and weakest performing boards, with Multan leading at 52.11% and Rawalpindi trailing at 37.56%. As students and parents look ahead to next year’s exams, understanding these regional patterns can help set realistic, informed expectations for preparation.
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Ms. Malaika Riaz is the Founder and Director of Al Riaz Academy, a SECP registered institute in Toba Tek Singh. She holds a Master’s degree in Zoology and has 5+ years of teaching experience, focused on concept based education from Nursery to 2nd Year.
