PSEB extends admission deadline to August 29 for classes 8–12 in Punjab schools

August 16, 2025

Jalandhar, August 16: Students of classes 8th to 12th in government, aided, private and associate schools of Punjab, who wanted to take admission as regular students but could not do so due to some reason. The board has given them a big relief. Such students have been given another chance for admission.

Now they will be able to take admission on August 29. The board has sent a copy of the order in this regard to all the schools and has clarified that students should be admitted on priority basis only, otherwise action will be taken against the heads of the schools.

A large number of students were left

According to the information, PSEB had earlier fixed the last date for admission as 5th August. But the board came to know that many students are still left to take admission. Some students also reached the board’s office directly. After this, a meeting of senior officials was held in this matter. Board Chairman Dr. Amar Pal Singh decided to extend the date of admission keeping in mind the career of the students and this order was issued on the basis of initiative.

There is no change in the registration and continuation process

The order issued by PSEB states that there will be no change in the schedule fixed earlier for the registration or continuation process. Remember that about 10 lakh students participate in the board examinations. It is also the responsibility of the board to complete the syllabus on time and conduct the examinations, because now the syllabus has been divided month-wise.