Lahore – The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Lahore announced the results of the Intermediate Part-II (12th Grade) annual examinations on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at 10 a.m. As in previous years, girls outshined boys maintaining their academic dominance.
Overall Performance
According to official figures, 180,000 students appeared in the examinations under the board this year. Out of these, 109,000 students passed while 70,000 failed. The overall pass rate stood at 60% which is 2% lower than last year’s performance.
Boys vs. Girls
The data shows that girls once again excelled in academics this year:
- 70% pass rate among girls.
- Only 48% pass rate among boys with 52% failing the exams.
Education experts state that this consistent trend highlights that girls are more serious and persistent in their academic pursuits compared to boys.
Institutional Performance
The analysis of the results also made it clear that there is also a big difference between public and private institutions:
| Institution/Category | Pass Rate |
| Government Colleges (Boys) | 50% |
| Private Colleges (Boys) | 62% |
| Government Colleges (Girls) | 72% |
| Private Colleges (Girls) | 80% |
According to the data, girls studying in private institutions were the most successful while boys in government institutions were the last.
Subject-Wise Results
| Academic Group | Pass Rate | Analysis |
| Pre-Medical | 78% | High interest and preparation for medical field |
| Pre-Engineering | 76% | Strong performance but lower than last year |
| Arts | 47% | Weakest group; quality of education in question |
| Commerce | 62% | Moderate performance; business education improving |
| General Science | 60% | Balanced results; more effort needed |
This table shows that the students with science subjects gave the best results while the performance of the arts group was the most disappointing.
District-Wise Performance
Students from four districts appeared under Lahore Board:
- Lahore
- Kasur
- Sheikhupura
- Nankana Sahib
Unofficial reports suggest that private institutions in Lahore city produced the best results while rural districts showed relatively weaker performance.
How to Check Results?
The Lahore Board has introduced three easy ways for students to access the results:
- Online: Enter roll number at BISE Lahore website.
- SMS Service: The result can be known immediately by sending the roll number to 800291.
- Helpline: In case of any problem, contact the Board office at +92 42 99200192-197.
Next Steps After Result
Students are advised to take the following steps:
- Download or print the result card so that it can be used for admission in college or university.
- Apply for paper re-checking if a student has an objection to their marks.
- Keep an eye on the supplementary exam schedule so that unsuccessful students do not lose their academic year.
- Get career counseling so that students can make better decisions for their future.
Analytical Insights
According to experts, this year’s results once again highlight that:
- Girls are consistently outperforming boys.
- Private institutions are ahead of government institutions.
- The Arts group requires urgent academic improvement.
Education specialists suggest that the government should improve teaching quality, teacher training and infrastructure in public institutions to raise overall performance.
