The Intermediate Board Committee of Chairmen (IBCC) released new nationwide data today, May 6, 2026. This data reveals a highly concerning statistic. More than 400,000 students failed their intermediate exams in 2025. Overall, the latest IBCC data highlights the academic performance of students across the country. Furthermore, it categorizes the results by province and specific educational boards.
Punjab province reported the highest number of failing students nationwide. Specifically, nine educational boards conducted exams in this region. Consequently, 759,431 students appeared for these exams. Out of this massive group, 270,068 students failed to pass.
Meanwhile, Sindh also experienced a significant failure rate. Six educational boards tested 380,013 students across the province. Ultimately, 53,034 students were unable to clear their exams.
Regional Breakdown of Students Failing Intermediate Exams
Other regions across Pakistan showed varying academic results. Therefore, we have compiled the IBCC data into a clear provincial breakdown.
| Region / Board | Students Appeared | Students Failed |
| Punjab | 759,431 | 270,068 |
| Sindh | 380,013 | 53,034 |
| FBISE | 100,993 | 17,319 |
| Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) | 282,585 | 5,316 |
| Balochistan (Quetta Board) | 54,456 | 3,147 |
| Additional Exams | 48,031 | 48,031 |
In Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), eight educational boards managed the exams. They tested 282,585 students. However, only 5,316 students failed. Similarly, Balochistan saw 54,456 students participate under the Quetta board. This resulted in just 3,147 failures.
Additionally, the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) released its official figures. The federal board reported 17,319 failures out of the 100,993 students who appeared.
Finally, the data points to an alarming anomaly. The IBCC reported on another distinct set of intermediate examinations. Exactly 48,031 intermediate students appeared for this specific exam group. Shockingly, all 48,031 students failed.
