The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has declared the Class 8 result for 2026 on April 10, 2026. A total of 262,966 students from 10,422 schools appeared for the examination, out of which 253,789 students passed, yielding an overall pass percentage of 96.51%. Tamanna of Faridkot secured the top rank with a perfect score of 600/600. Candidates can check their results online on the PSEB portal and other authorized result websites; instructions and links are provided below.
Result summary
The following key figures summarise the PSEB Class 8 outcome for 2026.
- Result declaration date: April 10, 2026
- Students appeared: 262,966
- Schools participated: 10,422
- Students passed: 253,789
- Overall pass percentage: 96.51%
Toppers’ list
The board has released the names and scores of the top three rank holders for Class 8.
| Rank | Name | School | District | Marks | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | Tamanna | Saraswati Senior Secondary School, Jaito | Faridkot | 600/600 | 100% |
| 2nd | Japneet Kaur | Government Middle School, Arkwas | Sangrur | 598/600 | 99.67% |
| 3rd | Jashandeep Kaur | Sant Mohan Das Memorial Senior Secondary School, Kot Sukhia | Faridkot | 598/600 | 99.67% |
How to check the result online
Students can access their PSEB Class 8 result 2026 online using the official board portal or authorised result websites. Follow the steps below to view and download the result.
- Visit the PSEB official website: pseb.ac.in.
- Navigate to the Results section or go directly to the results page: pseb.ac.in/results.
- Select the link for “Class 8 Result 2026”.
- Enter your Roll Number or Student Name and the Captcha code.
- Click on Submit / Find Result to view the result on screen.
- Download and take a printout for future reference. The result is also available on authorised result portals such as: https://jkresults.in/pseb-8th-result-2026-check/.
Credentials required and details mentioned on the marksheet
Candidates should have certain credentials ready while checking the online result and should verify specific details printed on the marksheet.
- Credentials required: Roll Number, Student Name, Captcha Code (DigiLocker login optional).
- Details to verify on the result: Student name, Roll number, Subject-wise marks, Total marks, Grade, Pass/Fail status.
If any discrepancy is found in the result details, students are advised to contact their school immediately for correction.
Grading system
PSEB uses a grade-wise system for Class 8 results. The grade corresponding to the marks range is as follows.
| Marks Range | Grade |
|---|---|
| 91–100 | A+ |
| 81–90 | A |
| 71–80 | B+ |
| 61–70 | B |
| 51–60 | C+ |
| 41–50 | C |
| ≤40 | Fail |
What after the result
The board and schools will follow standard post-result procedures for successful candidates and for record handling.
- Students who pass will be promoted to Class 9.
- Collect the original marksheet from the respective school.
- Begin preparations for the next academic session.
Previous year statistics
The Punjab Board has maintained high pass percentages in recent years. Recent pass percentages are listed below for reference.
| Year | Pass Percentage |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 97.30% |
| 2024 | 98.31% |
| 2023 | 98.01% |
Important tips for candidates
Candidates should follow these basic precautions when checking and downloading the result online.
- Keep your roll number ready before accessing the result portal.
- Check the result only on official or authorised websites.
- Download and save the result PDF or take a printout for records.
- Verify all details carefully and contact the school if corrections are required.
