In affirmation of academic excellence, private colleges have emerged as a dominant force, securing 283 of the top 335 positions in the 2025 Punjab Boards Intermediate Part II results that were officially unveiled on September 18.

 

As per the details, private colleges secured an impressive 84% share in top positions announced by ten Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs), including Lahore, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Multan, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Dera Ghazi Khan and the federal board.

 

Among them, Punjab Group of Colleges (PGC) stood out as the undisputed leader, clinching 143 top spots, which accounts for 51% of all private educational institutions positions.

 

 

Meanwhile, the passing percentage in Lahore stood at 60.86% in the board-wise result analysis. The same was reported as 73.71% in Faisalabad, 63.10% in Gujranwala, 68.83% in Sargodha, 54.12% in Rawalpindi, 63.54% in Multan, 63.53% in Bahawalpur and 58.88% in Sahiwal. As many as 74.86% students passed in Dera Ghazi Khan and 81.10% in the federal board.

 

Government and semi-government institutions, by comparison, secured 52 positions, making it 16%.

 

Female students once again outshone their male counterparts across all academic streams, both regular and private. This consistent trend reinforces the growing academic prowess of young women in Punjab and highlights the shifting dynamics in educational achievements.

 

With girls leading the charge and private institutions setting new standards, the 2025 results paint a promising picture for the future of education in the province.