9th Class Result 2026 Statistics – Over 753,000 Students Fail Across Punjab

The 9th class result 2026 has revealed a concerning performance across Punjab, with 753,813 students reported unsuccessful out of 1,395,475 candidates who appeared in the annual examinations. 641,662 students passed, giving Punjab an overall pass percentage of approximately 45.98%.

The results were announced by all nine Punjab Boards on September 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The board-wise statistics show significant differences in performance, with Multan recording the highest pass percentage at 52.11% and Rawalpindi the lowest at 37.56%.

Punjab 9th Class Result 2026 – Overall Statistics

All nine Punjab Boards can be summarized as follows:

More than 50% of the candidates who appeared for the examination failed. The figures therefore provide an important picture of the overall performance of Class 9 students across Punjab in 2026.

9th Class Result 2026 Statistics – Board-Wise Pass and Fail Percentage

The ranking is based on the pass percentage, making it easier to see which boards performed relatively better or worse.

Board Wise Analysis of the 9th Class Result 2026

BISE Multan Records the Highest Pass Percentage

The BISE Multan 9th Class Result 2026 produced the strongest overall pass percentage among the nine Punjab Boards. Out of 140,675 students, 73,301 passed, giving the board a 52.11% pass rate.

This makes Multan the only Punjab Board in which more than half of the candidates successfully passed the examination.

Bise FSD Crosses the 50% Pass Mark

The BISE Faisalabad 9th Class Result 2026 recorded 196,656 candidates appearing in the examination. Of these, 100,708 students passed, producing a 51.21% pass percentage.

The Faisalabad result also reveals a notable difference between government and private regular candidates. Private-school candidates recorded a 72.68% pass rate compared with 45.49% for government-school candidates.

DG Khan Board Records a 48.18% Pass Rate

In the BISE DG Khan 9th Class Result 2026, a total of 106,001 students appeared, while 51,081 were successful. The board’s overall pass percentage stood at 48.18%.

Female candidates performed better than male candidates, with girls recording a 56.19% pass rate compared with 41.22% among boys.

Gujranwala Board Stats

The BISE Gujranwala 9th Class Result 2026 recorded 249,252 students appearing, according to the reported Punjab-wide statistics used in this comparison.

Around 115,966 candidates passed, while 133,286 were unsuccessful, resulting in a calculated pass rate of approximately 46.53%.

Lahore Board Has the Highest Number of Failed Students

The BISE Lahore 9th Class Result 2026 stands out because Lahore recorded the highest number of unsuccessful candidates in absolute terms.

Out of 280,676 students who appeared, 130,543 passed, while 150,133 failed. This resulted in a 46.51% overall pass percentage.

Lahore also showed a substantial difference between government and private schools. Around 39% of government-school students passed compared with approximately 70% of private-school students.

Sahiwal Board Records a 43.41% Pass Rate

The BISE Sahiwal 9th Class Result 2026 recorded 87,093 students appearing in the examination. Of these, 37,803 passed, while 49,290 were unsuccessful.

Sargodha Board Statics

The BISE Sargodha 9th Class Result 2026 included 107,782 candidates, of whom 45,925 passed.

The board therefore recorded an overall 42.61% pass percentage, while 61,857 students were unsuccessful. Official-gazette reporting also gives 107,782 appeared and 45,925 successful candidates.

Bahawalpur Board Faces a High Failure Rate

The BISE Bahawalpur 9th Class Result 2026 recorded 105,601 students appearing. Of these, 40,611 passed, while 64,990 failed.

The calculated pass percentage was 38.46%, placing Bahawalpur second from the bottom among the nine Punjab Boards.

Rawalpindi Board Records the Lowest Pass Percentage

The BISE Rawalpindi 9th Class Result 2026 recorded the lowest overall pass percentage among Punjab’s nine boards.

A total of 121,739 students appeared, with 45,724 passing and 76,015 remaining unsuccessful. The overall pass percentage was 37.56%, while the calculated failure percentage was 62.44%.The Rawalpindi gazette also shows a substantial difference between male and female performance: female candidates recorded a 46.48% pass rate compared with 27.99% among male candidates.

Which Punjab Board Had the Highest Failure Rate?

BISE Rawalpindi recorded the highest failure percentage among the nine Punjab Boards, with a calculated 62.44% failure rate.

Bahawalpur followed at 61.54%, while Sargodha recorded 57.39%.

Which Board Had the Highest Number of Successful Students?

Although Multan had the highest pass percentage, Lahore had the largest number of successful students in absolute terms.

Successful students by major boards:

• Lahore: 130,543
• Gujranwala: 115,966
• Faisalabad: 100,708
• Multan: 73,301
• DG Khan: 51,081

This distinction is important because a board’s pass percentage and its total number of successful students measure two different things.

Girls vs Boys in the 9th Class Result 2026

The available board-level statistics also indicate a significant gender performance gap.

Rawalpindi’s gazette reporting confirms 27.99% for male candidates and 46.48% for female candidates, while DG Khan reports 41.22% and 56.19%, respectively.

Government vs Private School Performance

The 9th class result 2026 also highlights substantial differences between some government and private-school categories.

For example, BISE Faisalabad reported a 72.68% pass rate for private-school regular candidates, compared with 45.49% for government-school candidates.Lahore also reported a significant gap, with around 70% of private-school students passing compared with 39% in government schools.

However, these figures should be interpreted carefully. A difference in pass percentage does not by itself establish that school type is the sole cause of the outcome. Student backgrounds, candidate composition, school resources, preparation and other factors can also influence examination performance.

Why Did So Many Students Fail the 9th Class Result 2026?

The combined figures show that 54.02% of candidates were unsuccessful, but the statistics alone do not establish a single reason for the high failure rate.

Possible factors may include:

1. differences in student preparation
2. subject-level performance
3. school and teaching conditions
4. candidate composition across boards
5. examination difficulty and marking patterns
6. differences between regular and private candidates

The most reliable way to understand the causes is to examine the individual board gazettes, subject-wise results and candidate-category data rather than attributing the entire outcome to one passing-mark policy.

What Can Students Do After Failing the 9th Class?

Students who were unsuccessful should first check their official result card and board instructions to determine exactly which subjects or papers they need to clear.

Depending on the board’s applicable rules, students may have options such as:

1. applying for result rechecking where available
2. appearing in a supplementary/second annual examination
3. reappearing in the required subjects
4. following the board’s next annual examination procedure

Because eligibility, deadlines and examination rules can differ, students should confirm the latest instructions directly from their respective BISE before submitting an application.

How to Check the 9th Class Result 2026 Online

Students who have not yet checked their result can use their respective board’s official result portal.

The nine Punjab Boards are:

• BISE Lahore
• BISE Faisalabad
• BISE Rawalpindi
• BISE Gujranwala
• BISE Multan
• BISE Sargodha
• BISE Bahawalpur
• BISE Sahiwal
• BISE DG Khan

Students should use their roll number and follow the instructions provided by their board.

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