The Punjab School Education Department (SED) has introduced changes in the admission policy on Tuesday, Opting to increase new admission by 4% instead of the previously planned 10% for the current academic year.
Last year , the total number of admissions across Punjab amounted to (1 Crore 4 Lakh) 10,400,000 , with Lahore accounting just 625,000 admissions. However , this year the focus has shifted towards more gradual increase in admissions, signaling a strategic approach by education authorities.
In addition to adjusting admission quotas , The School Education Department has directed school administrations to prioritize approving academic results along side the surge in admissions, With an emphasis on accountability, Principal failing to meet specified targets may face repercussions under the Punjab Employees Efficiency, Discipline and Accountability (PEEDA) Act.
In addition, the Board of Education has set ambitious goals to improve the results of entrance examinations and intermediate examinations compared to previous years. Key goals include maintaining student attendance at 85%, reflecting the department’s commitment to promoting regular attendance and academic engagement.
