About BISE Gujranwala - History, Districts and Values

14 Oct 1982Jurisdiction notified
AutonomousStatutory body
6 DistrictsGujranwala Division
Govt. of PunjabOversight
Table of Contents8
  1. Who Runs Your Matric and Inter Exams?
  2. Key Facts at a Glance
  3. History of BISE Gujranwala
  4. Districts Under BISE Gujranwala
  5. How the Board Is Governed
  6. Our Values
  7. Learn More About the Board
  8. Frequently Asked Questions

Who Runs Your Matric and Inter Exams?

If you study in Gujranwala Division, your Matric (SSC) and Intermediate (HSSC) examinations are conducted by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Gujranwala. It is an autonomous body that regulates, conducts and supervises these examinations, and issues your roll number slips, results and certificates.

According to the official website, the Board serves almost 8 lac students through affiliated government and private institutions, and through private candidates, across six districts.

Key Facts at a Glance

Full NameBoard of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Gujranwala
Established UnderPunjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education Act 1976
Jurisdiction Notified14th October 1982
First ExaminationSecondary School (Supplementary) Examination, 1983
ExaminationsSSC (9th and 10th) and HSSC (11th and 12th)
Students ServedAlmost 8 lac (as per the official website)
GovernanceChairperson, supported by the Secretary, Controller of Examinations and a Board of Members
OversightGovernment of the Punjab
Head OfficePindi Bypass, Lohianwala, Faisal Town, Gujranwala

History of BISE Gujranwala

  1. 1976The law is passedThe Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education Act 1976 provides the legal basis for the Board.
  2. 1982Jurisdiction notifiedOn 14th October 1982, the Board's jurisdiction over Gujranwala Division is officially notified.
  3. 1983First examinationThe Board starts its work by conducting its first Secondary School (Supplementary) examination.
  4. TodayDigital servicesOnline registration, admissions, roll number slips, results and verification have made most services available without visiting the office.

Districts Under BISE Gujranwala

The Board's jurisdiction covers these six districts of Gujranwala Division:

Gujranwala★ Headquarters
Gujrat
Sialkot
Mandi Bahauddin
Hafizabad
Narowal

Which board is yours? Your board is decided by where your school or college is located, not where you live. If your institution is in one of these six districts, your exams are with BISE Gujranwala. Changing to another board's area needs a migration or NOC process.

How the Board Is Governed

The Board is headed by a Chairperson, who is its Principal Executive and Academic Officer. She is supported by the Secretary (administration and academics), the Controller of Examinations (examinations), and a Board of Members representing academia, administration and the public sector.

Our Values

IntegrityZero tolerance for cheating and malpractice at every stage of the examination.
TransparencyRules, gazettes and result statistics are made public.
AccessibilityOnline services that save students travel, queues and repeat visits.
AccountabilityNamed officers, clear timelines and a trackable complaint process.

Learn More About the Board

Frequently Asked Questions

When was BISE Gujranwala established?

The Board was set up under the Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education Act 1976. Its jurisdiction was notified on 14th October 1982, and it held its first examination, a Secondary School (Supplementary) examination, in 1983.

Which districts come under BISE Gujranwala?

Six districts: Gujranwala, Gujrat, Sialkot, Mandi Bahauddin, Hafizabad and Narowal.

Is BISE Gujranwala a government institution?

It is an autonomous statutory body working under the oversight of the Government of the Punjab.

How many students does BISE Gujranwala serve?

According to its official website, the Board serves almost 8 lac students.

Is this the official BISE Gujranwala website?

No. This is an independent information portal that explains the Board's information in simple words. The official website is bisegrw.edu.pk.