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PSEB 10th Exam 2026: Punjab Board Class 10 Time Table, Syllabus, Admit Card & Result

Updated on 05th June, 2025 by Mangane Priyanka

About PSEB 10th 2026

PSEB 10th 2026 Exams- Punjab School Education Board conducts the PSEB class 10th examination at state-level, every year. The board sets the syllabus, question paper, and marking scheme related to PSEB 10th exams. Under Punjab School Education Board, there are 31845 schools in total which include Government, Government-aided, unaided, Affiliated, Local body, meritorious residential schools and so on.

Students who qualify for the Class 9th exams and meet the eligibility criteria for PSEB 10th exams are eligible to appear in the PSEB Class 10 exams 2026. Last year, over 3 lakh candidates appeared for the PSEB 10th exams.  

More about PSEB 10th Exam 2026:

  • The board will release the PSEB 10th date sheet 2026 on its official website, pseb.ac.in in January 2026.
  • The PSEB 10th exams 2026 will be held in March-April 2026. Last year, the PSEB 10th exams were held from March 10 to April 4, 2025.
  • The PSEB 10th admit card will be available to download from the official website in February 2026. 
  • Schools will be able to download the same using school login credentials, while private candidates can download the hall ticket using their reference number, candidate's name or father's name.
  • The Punjab board will declare the PSEB results 10th class in May 2026.
  • The PSEB prescribes the Punjab Board Class 10 syllabus 2026. Students preparing for the PSEB 10th examination 2026 must go through the syllabus carefully and build a sincere study routine for themselves to complete the syllabus on time.
  • After completing the syllabus, students should practice solving PSEB Class 10 model papers 2026 to assess their preparation level for the final exams and locate areas that require improvement. Punjab board sample papers can also be downloaded from - pseb.ac.in. 
  • The passing marks required for the PSEB 10th examination are 33% in each subject except Punjabi/Punjab History and Culture, for which it is 25.
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PSEB 10th 2026 Highlights

Full Exam Name
Punjab Board of Secondary Education 10th Examination
Short Exam Name
PSEB 10th
Conducting Body
Punjab School Education Board
Frequency Of Conduct
Once a year
Exam Level
Matriculate
Languages
English +2 more
Mode Of Application
offline
Application Fee
Offline : 800 +1 more
Mode Of Exam
offline
Exam Duration
3 Hours

According to the PSEB 10th eligibility criteria, candidates must have passed the Class 9 examination to appear in the Punjab Board of Secondary Education 10th examination. They must also have attended class 10 in the current year in a school affiliated with the PSEB Board or any other recognised board. 

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The Punjab board 10th exam pattern states that candidates have to appear in the subjects mentioned below - 

  • Punjabi/Punjab History and Culture
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Mathematics
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Health Education
  • Computer Science as well as the elective subjects. 

The total marks for Punjab/Punjab History and Culture is 75 while other subjects carry 100 marks. Other details of the PSEB 10th exam pattern are given below-

Punjab Board Class 10 Exam Pattern 2026

Subject

Theory

INA

Total marks

Punjabi or Punjab History and Culture

Punjabi -A

65

10

75

Punjabi -B

65

10

75

Punjab History and Culture - A

65

10

75

Punjab History and Culture - B

65

10

75

English

80

20

100

Hindi

80

20

100

Maths

80

20

100

Science

80

20

100

Social Science

80

20

100


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PSEB 10th 2026 Syllabus

PSEB 10th Punjab Board of Secondary Education 10th Examination Syllabus

English: Unit 01


Reading skills
  • Reading Comprehension of unseen passage
  • Unseen picture/ poster based comprehension

English: Unit 02


English main course book
  • Prose: (i) The happy prince, (ii) Where is science taking us?, (iii) Secret of happiness, (iv) A gift for christmas, (v) Some glimpses of ancient Indian thought and practices, (vi) The home-coming, (vii) The making of the Earth
  • Prose: (viii) The rule of the road
  • Poems: (i) Character of a happy man, (ii) Death the leveller, (iii) Aballad of Sir Pertab Singh, (iv) Razia, the tigress, (v) Where the mind is without fear

English: Unit 03


English supplementary reader
  • Chapters: (i) Bed number-29, (ii) Half a rupee worth, (iii) One thousand dollars, (iv) The dying detective, (v) How much land does a man need, (vi) Return to air

English: Unit 04


Vocabulary
  • Pairs of words generally confused, idioms, one word for many, common errors all, common proverbs

English: Unit 05


Grammar
  • Use of determiners, prepositions, modals, and sentence connectors, use and kinds of non-finites, simple, complex and compound sentences, voice, reported speech, use of tenses, punctuation

English: Unit 06


Writing skills
  • Notice and note making, messages, advertisements, paragraphs, letters (personal, business, and official)

English: Unit 07


Translation
  • Translation from English to Punjabi/ Hindi and translation from Punjabi/ Hindi to English

Punjab history and culture (paper-A): Unit 01


Banda Singh Bahadur and his martyrdom

    Punjab history and culture (paper-A): Unit 04


    British occupation of the Punjab
    • (Anglo-Sikh wars)

    Punjab history and culture (paper-B): Unit 01


    Some famous artists and writers of the Punjab
    • Artists and writers: (i) Sobha Singh, (ii) Amrita Shergil, (iii) Bhai Vir Singh, (iv) Amrita Pritam

    Punjab history and culture (paper-B): Unit 02


    Music, dances, and games of the Punjab

      Punjab history and culture (paper-B): Unit 03


      Some freedom fighters of the Punjab
      • Freedom fighters: (i) Lala Lajpat Rai, (ii) S. Bhagat Singh, (iii) Shaheed Udham Singh, (iv) S. Kartar Singh Sarabha

      Punjab history and culture (paper-B): Unit 04


      Rural handicrafts of Punjab

        Punjab board releases the model test papers for PSEB Class 10th 2026 on its official website. Students can solve and benefit from these model papers and score well in the final exams. The PSEB model papers 10th class 2026 are useful for the students in numerous ways. Students can practice solving sample papers to improve their answering skills and writing speed. Click on the link provided above to access the latest model papers put out by the Punjab board for secondary-level students. 

        • Go through the PSEB 10th syllabus and exam pattern carefully.
        • Make a planned timetable and routine to study each subject wisely.
        • Use flowcharts, diagrams, and formulas and make notes regularly. These can be used for revision.
        • Practice from the sample papers of Punjab board 10th, and previous years' practice papers to know the types of questions and weightage of each subject in the board exam.
        • Relaxing and taking breaks between studies is very important. Include meditation for a few minutes, taking walks, watching your favourite movie, singing or dance or play indoor or outdoor games for some time. This helps your mind and body to lessen the stress level and resume your preparation with confidence.

        The Punjab Board of Secondary Education will release the PSEB 10th admit card on the official website in February 2026. Schools will provided the PSEB hall ticket 2026 to all the respective students who are going to appear in the final PSEB board examination 2026. Students must note that it is mandatory to carry the PSEB 2026 Class 10th admit card to the exam centre on each exam day.

        The Punjab Board of Secondary Education (PSEB) will announce the PSEB 10th result in May 2026. Students will be able to check their PSEB class 10th results 2026 by entering their roll number or name in the result login window. The Punjab board class 10th result carries the marks obtained by the candidates and their division. Last year, the PSEB Class 10 result was announced on May 16, 2025. 

        The Punjab board also releases the merit list, subject-wise pass percentage, result statistics, and toppers list. The mark sheets of the candidates are made available a few days after the result declaration. Based on the PSEB 10th marks, candidates can be admitted to the preferred stream. Students can also apply for re-checking and re-totalling of marks if they are not satisfied with the marks obtained in the PSEB 10th exam.

        Steps to Check PSEB 10th Result:

        • Step 1: Visit the official website of PSEB.

        • Step 2: Go to the 'Result' tab and click on the same. Click on 'Secondary Examination Result 2026'.

        • Step 3: Enter the roll number in the login window.

        • Step 4: Click on the 'Submit' button.

        • Step 5: PSEB 10th result 2026 will appear on the screen.

        • Step 6: Save and print the result.

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        General Information

        Contacts

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        Relevant Links

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        Frequently Asked Questions

        1. Can I appear for PSEB class 10 exams in English medium?

        Yes, students can appear for Punjab board 10th class exams in English medium by filling the preferences in the application form. 

        2. Can I skip Punjabi in PSEB 10th exams?

        Students who want to skip Punjabi subjects will have to opt for Punjab History and Culture (Part-A & B). 

        3. What are the minimum marks to pass PSEB 10th exams 2026?

        Students require a minimum of 33% of marks in each subject to pass the Punjab Board 10th class exams 2026.

        4. Where can I get my PSEB 10th admit card 2026?

        Regular students can collect their admit cards from respective schools while private students can download their PSEB class 10 admit card from the official website.

        5. How can I apply for PSEB 10th exams?

        Regular students can apply through respective schools whereas private students can fill PSEB 10th application form in online mode through the official website at pseb.ac.in.

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        Questions related to PSEB 10th

        Have a question related to PSEB 10th ?

        Hey,

        The pdf files of PSEB model test paper 10th class for all the subjects has been made available at the official website pseb.ac.in (http://pseb.ac,in) .

        Please visit https://school.careers360.com/download/sample-papers/pseb-class-10-science-model-paper-2024 to download your science 10th class model test paper. You should practice these to make sure you cover ypur weak topics.

        Hope this helps you.

        All the best!

        Hello Student,  If

        You fail in the language of Punjabi in Punjab secondary Education Board class 10 examination then you will be declared as compartmental candidate in which you have to appear for the language of Punjabi in the next year 10 class examination of Punjab secondary Education Board. You Have to appear for one subject compartmental or supplementary examination in the next year examination of class 10 of PSEB.

        Hope this helps.

        Hello,

        Punjab Board has declared the online PSEB Class 10 result 2021 on May 17, 2021. The results will available in the official website pseb.ac.in soon. Keep an eye on the official website as the results will be available soon. Candidates need to need to enter their roll number to view the Punjab School Education Board 10th result 2021.  Punjab Board releases the PSEB 10th Class result 2021 online and via SMS so that students can access the result conveniently. For SMS Type an SMS in the format: PB10 <Roll No> and send to 5676750. Once the results link will be activated in the official website you can access your results through SMS also.

        The passing marks vary depending on the board in which you are taking the exam. For instance, if you are appearing for the CBSE board exams, the passing percentage is 33%. Therefore, to pass, you would need to score at least 26 out of 80 marks or 23 out of 70 marks.

        Check the CBSE passing criteria for 10th, 12th class here https://school.careers360.com/boards/cbse/cbse-passing-marks-for-class-10-and-12

        Hello Aspirant,

        You can have many websites in which model papers are available. Or there might be some books outside with lots of previous year papers. I'm giving you the official link visit it and see the model papers and practice them .You will surely get good marks.

        https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.pseb.ac.in/10th-class-model-test-paper&ved=2ahUKEwjf-bXMtdHnAhWVzjgGHQVYB0EQFjAAegQIAhAB&usg=AOvVaw3DwivzJ5pv44vU-Ay6bax-

        Hope this is useful.

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