The Punjab Daanish Schools and Centres of Excellence Authority has announced Class 6 admissions for the 2027 academic session, offering free residential education to eligible students from financially disadvantaged families across Punjab.
According to the admission policy, students who have passed Class 5 can apply, subject to the prescribed age limits. Boys must be between 10 and 12 years old, while girls must be between 10 and 13 years old. The selection process will include a written entrance examination, verification of family circumstances and a medical examination.
The authority has reserved 90% of available seats for deserving students, while the remaining 10% will be offered under the self-finance category. A standard intake consists of 110 students, including 99 seats for eligible students seeking free education and 11 self-finance seats.
The entrance test will carry 100 marks and cover English, Mathematics, General Science, Urdu and IQ. English will carry 35 marks, Mathematics 20, General Science 15, Urdu 10 and IQ 20. Students can attempt the Mathematics and General Science sections in either English or Urdu.
Applicants seeking free education must meet the prescribed household income and eligibility requirements. The published criteria mention an initial monthly household income limit of Rs. 15,000, which may be revised by the authority. Parents are advised to confirm the applicable limit for the 2027 intake with their preferred school.
Under the self-finance category, the advertised monthly charge is Rs. 20,500. Parents should confirm the applicable fees and payment conditions directly with the relevant school before applying.
Admission forms can be obtained from the relevant Daanish School, while further information and application forms are available through the authority’s official website at https://daanishschools.punjab.gov.pk/.
Applicants are required to provide supporting documents, including the student’s Class 5 result card, four passport-size photographs, a copy of the father’s CNIC and the child’s birth certificate or NADRA B-Form. Parents should follow the current admission advertisement for submission instructions and any additional requirements.
After the entrance examination, the authority will prepare merit lists and verify the family circumstances of shortlisted candidates. Final admission will depend on academic merit, eligibility verification, medical clearance and seat availability.
