More than 14,000 teachers in Punjab’s public schools have only completed matriculation, according to the latest data released by the School Education Department.
The figures were shared as part of an official review of teacher qualifications aimed at guiding education reforms and policy planning across the province.
Gender Distribution in Public School Teaching Staff
According to the department’s statistics:
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60% of teachers are male
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40% are female
The data reflects the overall demographic structure of Punjab’s government school workforce.
Breakdown of Teachers by Educational Qualification
The report provides a detailed overview of teachers’ academic backgrounds:
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752 teachers hold PhD degrees
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40,000 teachers have MPhil degrees
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Over 200,000 teachers possess master’s degrees
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62,000 teachers hold BA/BSc (Bachelor’s) degrees
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More than 9,000 teachers have FA/FSc qualifications
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Over 14,000 teachers have only matric education
Officials say the data reflects a wide variation in academic preparation among teaching staff.
Government Says Data Will Guide Policy Reforms
The School Education Department stated that the purpose of compiling this data is to:
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Improve teacher training programs
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Strengthen recruitment standards
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Identify gaps in professional development
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Support long-term education reforms
Authorities said future hiring and upskilling initiatives will be aligned with this assessment.
Experts Raise Concerns Over Teaching Standards
Education experts and policy analysts have expressed concern about the number of teachers with low academic qualifications, particularly those with only matric or intermediate education.
They warn that:
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Learning outcomes may suffer in early and middle grades
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Students in underdeveloped areas could be disproportionately affected
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Teacher capacity building is urgently needed
Experts have called for accelerated training programs and stricter qualification requirements for new appointments.
