Punjab’s PSEB Class 12 exams show a striking turnaround for government schools, with 416 institutions posting a 100% pass result. The overall pass rate reached 91.46% from about 2.65 lakh candidates, while girls again outperformed boys with a 94.73% pass rate versus 88.52%. In the merit list, 122 of 275 students come from government schools, and 217 of 278 merit scorers are girls. Three toppers scored 500/500, honoured by CM Bhagwant Mann and backed by the state’s “Sikhya Kranti” push.
The Delhi High Court has issued notice in a contempt petition over delayed textbook supply for students in government schools. The court questioned the Delhi government over the lapse affecting lakhs of children. In response, the government assured that textbooks would be delivered before the summer vacation. The matter is scheduled for the next hearing on September 30.
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