LAHORE – Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz has officially announced the results for the 2026 Grade 8 Assessment, marking a historic shift in the province’s educational landscape with the introduction of AI-powered grading.
Starting at 3:00 PM today, students across the province gained access to their scores through a centralized digital platform (PECTAA) Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority.
How to Check Your Results Online
Students and parents can access the marks via the official Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) portal.
Visit the website: Go to pectaa.edu.pk.
Enter Credentials: Locate the “Result 2026” section and enter the student’s roll number.
View/Download: Click submit to view the marksheet. It is recommended to download or print a copy for future reference.
Key Statistics & High Performance
This year’s assessment is notable for being the province’s first AI-enabled examination, where nearly one million papers were marked entirely by machine learning systems to ensure objectivity.
The results highlight a strong performance across the board:
| Category | Pass Percentage |
| Overall Pass Rate | 88% |
| Girls | 92% |
| Boys | 83% |
Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz praised the results, stating they reflect the “hard work of students, the dedication of teachers, and the support of parents.” She emphasized that the transition to AI marking is a major step toward fairness, transparency, and equal opportunity in the Punjab education system.
Technical Glitches: Users Report Server Downtime
Despite the successful announcement, the digital rollout has hit a few snags. Shortly after the 3:00 PM launch, the PECTAA portal began experiencing significant lag and frequent crashes.
Many students and parents have taken to social media to complain about “Slow Servers” and “Service Unavailable” errors. Technical experts suggest that the massive influx of nearly one million users attempting to access the site simultaneously has overwhelmed the hosting infrastructure.
Tip: If you are unable to load the page, officials recommend clearing your browser cache or attempting to log in during off-peak hours (late tonight or early tomorrow morning) when traffic is expected to subside.