Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) 2024

Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) is the official education board in the state of Punjab. It is responsible for the dissemination of education across the state. PSEB came into existence under a legislative enactment in November 1969. PSEB has been created to develop and promote education in the state. PSEB prepares the curriculum, syllabus and academic activities of the classes. 

The board provides education through primary, middle, matriculation and senior secondary levels. Classes 1 to 7 are primary classes, classes 7 to 9 are middle school classes, Class 10 is the matriculation class, and 11 and 12 are senior secondary classes. The schools in Punjab that are affiliated with PSEB follow the rules and regulations set by the board. They implement the curriculum and textbooks the board prescribes for all their classes.

Particulars	Details
Board Name	Punjab School Education Board
Abbreviation	PSEB
Formation	November 25, 1969
Type	State Governmental Board of Education
Chairman	Yog Raj Sharma
Headquarters	Mohali
Location	“Vidya Bhawan”, Phase-8, Ajitgarh (Mohali) Pin Code -160062
Official language	Punjabi
Official Website	www.pseb.ac.in
Parent Organisation	Secretary of School Education (Punjab)

The PSEB grading system is the classification of result according to the marks secured by the students in their respective class’s final examination. The marking scheme helps students to know what grade they will guarantee on obtaining a certain percentage. Thus, the students need to know their classes’ Punjab Board grading system. The grading system is different for board and non-board examinations. In the tables below, we have provided the PSEB grading system for primary classes and Class 10 and 12.

PSEB Grading System for Primary Classes

The PSEB grading system for primary classes depends on the percentage scored by the students in the annual examination. The higher the marks, the higher the grade and remark will be. The grading system consists of grades from A* to D. A* is awarded to students who obtain more than 90% marks in the final exam, and the remark attached is Outstanding. Grade D is the lowest grade given to students with less than 35% in the exam. Such students must study harder, improve their understanding of the chapters, and perform well in the final examination. 

Percentage	Grade	Remark
90 to 100%	A*	Outstanding
75 to 89%	A	Excellent
56 to 74%	B	Very Good
35 to 55%	C	Good
Below 35%	D	Scope for improvement

PSEB Secondary School Grading System

PSEB grading system for Class 10 and Class 12 is done on a 7-point scale. The highest value is given to A+, while D is the lowest grade. The grade points are also allocated to students depending on their range of marks. Grade points range from 10 being the highest to 4 being the lowest. Students preparing for the secondary and higher secondary exam should be aware of the grading system so that they put in their best efforts to obtain maximum marks in the final exam. The PSEB secondary school grading system is tabulated below:

Range of Marks	Grade	Grade Points
91-100%	A+	10
81-90%	A	9
71-80%	B+	8
61-70%	B	7
51-60%	C+	6
41-50%	C	5
0-40%	D	4

The National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) prepares the textbooks for classes 1 to 12. Subject experts curate these NCERT textbooks. The information is updated occasionally as per the latest happening in the topics. It is done to keep the students up-to-date with the current developments in the concept field. Many state education boards and CBSE prescribe the NCERT syllabus for their primary, secondary and senior secondary classes. 

NCERT’s main objectives are to conduct and promote fundamental knowledge of the concepts among students in their respective academic years. NCERT also does research in the areas of education. It prepares, publishes and distributes textbooks, solutions, additional reading material, etc., for the teachers and students. 

PSEB NCERT Books
Class 12 NCERT Book
Class 11 NCERT Book
Class 10 NCERT Book
Class 9 NCERT Book
Class 8 NCERT Book
Class 7 NCERT Book
Class 6 NCERT Book

NCERT Textbooks Solutions

The NCERT solutions are books that answer all the intext exercises in the NCERT chapters. The NCERT solutions have an essential role in students’ studies. They help them know how to answer a specific question in the best possible way. Students can also do self-studies with NCERT Solutions and cross-check their answers against the ones given in NCERT Solutions. Thus, it builds a strong foundation in the chapter topics and improves their chances of securing excellent marks in the final exam.

Once students learn a topic, they should refer to NCERT Solutions for practice. It will enhance their answer-writing efficiency and problem-solving skills. We have provided NCERT Solutions for classes 6 to 12 in the table below. These NCERT solutions have been created by Embibe’s subject specialists, with detailed and step-wise answers to the questions. 

NCERT Solutions
NCERT Solutions Class 12
NCERT Solutions Class 11
NCERT Solutions Class 10
NCERT Solutions Class 9
NCERT Solutions Class 8
NCERT Solutions Class 7
NCERT Solutions Class 6

One of the most effective ways of preparing for PSEB Class 10 and Class 12 board exams is to solve the previous year’s question papers for the same. Solving them will not leave anything to assumption, and students will know the exact paper pattern, the types of questions asked and how to answer all the necessary questions within the stipulated time. 

PSEB Previous Question Papers
PSEB Physics Previous Year Question Paper Class 12	PSEB Chemistry Previous Year Question Paper Class 12
PSEB Maths Previous Year Question Paper Class 12	PSEB Biology Previous Year Question Paper Class 12
PSEB Mathematics Previous Year Question Paper Class 10	PSEB Science Previous Year Question Paper Class 10

Students should solve the sample papers for PSEB Board for their respective classes. Sample papers help students know the paper pattern; thus, students can create their own method of solving the question paper. Many students first answer the difficult sections first, and the easy ones later, and it is vice versa for others. Thus practising PSEB Board exam sample papers will help students to know which way of solving the question paper is most suitable for them. 

Also, students who practice sample papers get various questions to answer. Thus, it further deepens their understanding of the topics and helps them learn how to answer tricky questions that require implementing more than one concept. Refer to the table below for PSEB sample papers for classes 6 to 12.

PSEB Sample Papers
PSEB Sample Papers for Class 12
PSEB Sample Papers for Class 11
PSEB Sample Papers for Class 10
PSEB Sample Papers for Class 9
PSEB Sample Papers for Class 8
PSEB Sample Papers for Class 7
PSEB Sample Papers for Class 6

Students who attempt mock tests for their PSEB class exam have a good chance of securing much higher scores in the final examination than their classmates. It is because students get a simulated experience of the actual test while taking mock tests. They must answer all necessary questions within the allotted time and learn to review their answers before submitting their answer sheets. Embibe’s mock tests provide detailed feedback on the test performance. This helps students focus on the areas they need urgent attention. The links to take PSEB Board mock tests for classes 6 to 12 are tabulated below:

PSEB Mock Tests
PSEB Mock Tests for Class 12
PSEB Mock Tests for Class 11
PSEB Mock Tests for Class 10
PSEB Mock Tests for Class 9
PSEB Mock Tests for Class 8
PSEB Mock Tests for Class 7
PSEB Mock Tests for Class 6

PSEB Practical Exams

The Punjab School Education Board conducts practical exams as a part of the annual exam. A portion of the total marks is allocated to the practical examination. For classes 10 and 12, the practical examination is conducted nearly one month before the beginning of the theory examination. Students should take the practical exams seriously. They must clear the practical tests as well. They also provide an excellent opportunity to improve their aggregate marks in a subject. 

PSEB Compartmental Exams

PSEB compartment exams are conducted for students who fail in one or more subjects in the class 10 and 12 board examinations. Students who want to appear for the compartment exam must register separately. The registration is conducted after the declaration of the regular exam results. Students who also fail the compartment exam must reappear for the regular examination in the next session.

Important Topics Videos to Focus on for PSEB Board Exams

Students must pay attention to all the chapter topics equally. However, there can be certain topics that are more important than others. Students can understand such concepts better with the help of Embibe 3D interactive videos. 

Punjab School Education Board Digital Initiatives

The Punjab School Education Board has undertaken various digital initiatives to improve the education system across the State. Some of the key digital initiatives taken by PSEB are given below:

EDUSAT Content through Satellite Network (ROT)

It enhances the learning capacity of students by providing quality E-content for understanding their concepts quickly. In remote areas lacking teachers and communication networks, Edusat ROT (satcom) is extremely important in providing education, motivational lectures, coaching, assistance in examination preparation, etc.

E-Books and Month-wise eBook Distribution

E-books were created during the lockdown to provide all students access to reading material. Month-wise eBook distribution is for students of classes 1 to 12 to make content available in different forms. 

Key Points of PSEB Board

The key points that make PSEB one of the best state education boards in India are as follows:

• PSEB makes necessary arrangements for a smooth undertaking of examinations at the school level. The Board conducts examinations at the middle, matriculation and senior secondary level.
• PSEB prescribes the syllabus for studies and textbooks for classes 1 to 12. It has a dedicated academic wing of subject experts for all the major subjects. 
• PSEB is responsible for creating, updating, compiling, publishing, and printing the textbooks.

Reading an entire textbook for each subject is only possible after the exam. Thus, students must create notes while studying, which they can refer to while doing self-studies and revision. To help students save time and spend time practising sample questions and mock tests more efficiently, we have provided PSEB notes for classes 6 to 12. Students are, however, advised to make their notes as self-hand-written notes can be remembered better. Nonetheless, students can use the PSEB and revision notes provided in the table below to review the chapters and strengthen their base on the topics.

PSEB Notes	Revision Notes
PSEB Notes for Class 12	Class 12 Revision Notes
PSEB Notes for Class 11	Class 11 Revision Notes
PSEB Notes for Class 10	Class 10 Revision Notes
PSEB Notes for Class 9	Class 9 Revision Notes
PSEB Notes for Class 8
PSEB Notes for Class 7
PSEB Notes for Class 6

Here are some frequently asked questions regarding PSEB: