Mandatory Punjabi Language - Class 1 to 10
As per the Punjabi and Other Languages Education (Amendment) Bill, 2021, the Punjab Government has made Punjabi a compulsory subject for all students from Class 1 to Class 10 in all schools across the state.Key highlights include:
- No student will be allowed to pass Class 10 without studying Punjabi
- Punjabi will be the first language and must be taught in every school, including private institutions
- Schools that fail to implement this rule will face penalties or strict action
This decision enforces the Punjab Act of 2008, which protects and promotes the Punjabi language in school education











