The outstanding performance of Hoshiarpur students in the Punjab State Talent Search Examination (PSTSE) highlights the growing strength of government schools in the district. With 42 students securing places in the state merit list, the success story reflects hard work, effective teaching and learning standards in government schools.
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT), Punjab, has officially declared the results of the Punjab State Talent Search Examination (PSTSE) for Class X for the academic session 2025-26. The examination was conducted on January 4, 2026.
According to the notification issued by the department, a total of 500 students from across Punjab secured places in the category-wise state merit list. Students from Hoshiarpur district delivered an outstanding performance, with 42 students from government schools and Schools of Eminence making it to the state merit list.
Among the district toppers, Nidhi of Government Senior Secondary School, Budha Bar, secured the highest position in Hoshiarpur. She scored 128 marks and achieved rank 27 in the state merit list. Amritpal of School of Eminence, Dasuya, secured the second position in the district with 120 marks and a state rank of 67. Parul of Government Senior Secondary School, Dholwaha, stood third in the district with 118 marks.
Government schools from rural and semi-urban areas performed exceptionally well in the examination. Government Senior Secondary School, Hardo Khundpur, recorded one of the best performances, with the highest number of students securing places in the merit list. Students from School of Eminence Tanda, Government Senior Secondary School Piplanwala, Government High School Jahadpur Kamalu and Government Senior Secondary School Sansarpur also achieved impressive results.
Official data showed that students from Hoshiarpur recorded an average score of 48.02 in the mental ability test and 58.14 in the scholastic aptitude test.
Education Department officials congratulated all successful students, their parents and teachers for the excellent achievement. School heads said that the success reflects the hard work of the students, dedicated efforts of teachers and continuous support from parents.
