Punjab Warns Private Schools Against Opening 2026

Strict Enforcement of Provincial Directives

Consequences for Non-Compliance

• Immediate Sealing: Eight schools in suburban areas have already been shut down by authorities.
• Show-Cause Notices: Administrators of violating schools will be required to explain their actions.
• Salary Suspension: Public school heads may face the withholding of salaries for failing to enforce the lockout.

Impact on School Admissions 2026

• Admission Ban: Private schools are strictly prohibited from conducting on-campus admission tests or interviews.
• Low Enrollment: Early reports suggest an 80% in admissions compared to the previous academic year.
• Automatic Promotion: Students from Grade 1 to 7 in public schools will be promoted without formal exams this year.

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