Punjab 5th Class Exam 2026 update: The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, has released the official guidelines for the Class 5 Annual Examination (Session 2025-26). In a student-friendly move, the council has announced that exams will be held in March 2026 at the students’ own schools, with no separate examination centers created.
Punjab 5th Class Exam 2026
| Feature | Details |
| Exam Authority | SCERT Punjab |
| Class | 5th Standard |
| Session | 2025-26 |
| Exam Month | March 2026 |
| Exam Center | Self-Center (Own School) |
| Total Marks | 80 (Theory) + 20 (Internal Assessment) |
| Result Deadline | March 31, 2026 |
Exam at Own School: Big Relief for Students
According to the official notice released on February 3, 2026, the SCERT has decided that Class 5 exams will be conducted in the respective schools where students are enrolled. This “Self-Center” policy ensures young students do not have to travel to distant locations.
Evaluation & Monitoring:
- Question Papers: To be supplied centrally by SCERT Punjab.
- Checking: Answer sheets will be evaluated at the school level under strict supervision.
- Timings: Evaluation will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon, with marks uploaded to the portal by 3:20 PM on the same day.
No Detention Policy Clarified
The notice reinforces that the primary aim of the exam is to assess learning outcomes.
- Qualifying Marks: 33% is the criteria.
- Fail Policy: Students failing to secure qualifying marks will not be detained in Class 5 but will be covered under remedial support.
Strict Instructions for Schools
- Marks Upload: Schools must upload the final results on the online portal by March 31, 2026.
- Objections: Any grievances regarding question papers must be emailed to
scert2026v@gmail.comby February 13, 2026. - Secrecy: Head teachers are personally responsible for the safe custody of papers and fair conduct of exams.
