The Annual School Census 2025 has officially been launched by the Programme Monitoring & Implementation Unit (PMIU-PESRP) under the Punjab Education Sector Reform Programme. This annual activity plays a vital role in gathering accurate data from all schools across Punjab. With technical support from PMIU-PESRP, the School Education Department has been conducting the Annual School Census (ASC) since 2004 to ensure effective educational planning and development.
The primary goal of the Annual School Census 2025 is to collect, analyze, and manage educational data from every public school in Punjab. This data is used for policymaking, resource allocation, and identifying areas that require immediate educational interventions. The census also helps monitor teacher deployment, student enrollment, infrastructure availability, and learning resources.
Training for Annual School Census 2025
To guarantee a smooth and error-free rollout of the Annual School Census 2025, PMIU-PESRP has organized a comprehensive training session on November 12, 2025. The training is designed for key stakeholders, including:
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Master Trainers (MTs)
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IT Teachers
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Assistant Education Officers (AEOs)
Annual School Census 2025 Schedule
The Annual School Census 2025-26 is scheduled to be conducted from November 14 to November 22, 2025, across all districts of Punjab. The process is divided into three phases to ensure smooth execution and coverage.
Below is the complete schedule of the Annual School Census 2025 by district:
| Dates | Districts |
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| Nov 14th – Nov 16th, 2025 | Bahawalnagar, Bahawalpur, Rahim Yar Khan, DG Khan, Layyah, Muzaffargarh, Rajanpur, Kasur, Lahore, Nankana Sahib, Sheikhupura, Kot Addu, Taunsa |
| Nov 17th – Nov 19th, 2025 | Chiniot, Faisalabad, Jhang, TT Singh, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Hafizabad, Mandi Bahauddin, Narowal, Sialkot, Okara, Pakpattan, Sahiwal, Wazirabad |
| Nov 20th – Nov 22nd, 2025 | Khanewal, Lodhran, Multan, Vehari, Attock, Chakwal, Jhelum, Rawalpindi, Bhakkar, Khushab, Mianwali, Sargodha, Murree, Talagang |
Each district team, consisting of CEOs, DEAs, and DMOs, has been instructed to immediately communicate this schedule to all schools under their jurisdiction. Schools are required to ensure active participation and timely submission of census data.
PMIU School Census Data Collection Process
During the PMIU School Census, schools will be required to submit detailed information related to:
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Enrollment numbers (by gender and grade)
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Availability of classrooms and furniture
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Teacher details and attendance
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Facilities such as electricity, toilets, and water
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Learning materials and resources
To facilitate this, PMIU provides the Annual School Census Form, which can be downloaded and filled out by school heads or data entry operators. The collected data will later be verified at multiple administrative levels before final submission.
