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Notification / OM No. NO. 2025/PA.Dir(G) 38/G-3 Dated 16-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Directorate Of Public Instruction (Colleges) Punjab Pre-1st Year Classes 2025 – Punjab Government Launches Early Admissions Drive: The Punjab Higher Education Department has announced the implementation of Pre-1st Year Classes 2025 across all public sector colleges in Punjab. This initiative aims to ensure a smooth transition for students who have recently appeared in their 10th-class examinations, enabling them to begin their higher secondary education early. The Pre-1st Year classes will commence from April 7, 2025, based on 9th-class marks. To maximize student enrolment, a province-wide awareness campaign will be launched. Public colleges are required to use banners, posters, social media promotions, and community engagement activities to encourage admissions. Additionally, monthly tests will be conducted to track student progress. All Directors of Education (Colleges) in Punjab must ensure a uniform timetable is followed across all institutions. Strict monitoring and inspections will be conducted to ensure compliance. Below is the official notification detailing the instructions for Pre-1st Year admissions in Punjab. DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (COLLEGES), PUNJAB, LAHORENO. 2025/PA.Dir(G) 38/G-3Dated: March 16, 2025 To All the Directors of Education (Colleges)in the Punjab SUBJECT:             IMPLEMENTATION OF PRE-1ST YEAR CLASSES 2025 IN ALL PUBLIC SECTOR COLLEGES ACROSS THE PUNJAB With reference to the subject cited above.                               Public sector colleges play a crucial role in providing quality education, and an early enrolment drive is essential to facilitate students transitioning from secondary to higher secondary education. With approximately 1.2 million students appearing in the 10th-class examinations across Punjab, it is imperative to commence Pre-1st Year classes from 7th April 2025 based on 9th-class marks.                               To maximize outreach, you are required to ensure an extensive enrolment campaign should be launched through banners, posters, and standees displayed at college gates, and public places. Awareness shall also be created through social media platforms, and short video ads. Traditional methods like community engagement will further strengthen the campaign. Colleges must actively engage in local outreach by collaborating with school heads, organizing open house events, setting up admission counselling desks, and mobilizing student ambassadors to promote enrolment.                               You should prepare a single consolidated timetable for Pre-1st Year classes to the followed in all the colleges in your division and share it with the Focal Person of this directorate at director.general.doic@gmail.com. Additionally, you are required to ensure monthly teats and maintain test record at college level to be furnished on demand.                               Strict action will be taken against any officer found misreporting or falsifying data. To ensure compliance and transparency, an inspection team comprising the officers of this directorate can inspect any college across the Punjab.                               Miss Rabia Saddique, Assistant Director (O/o DPIC), is nominated as the Provincial Focal Person. She is directed to closely monitor this campaign of all divisional directors and any non-compliance should immediately be reported to undersigned. DIRECTOR (GENERAL) Pre-1st Year Classes 2025 – Ensuring Quality Education for Punjab’s Future: The launch of Pre-1st Year Classes 2025 marks a significant step in Punjab’s education system, providing students with an early academic start. This initiative will not only help bridge the gap between matriculation and intermediate education but also ensure better academic preparation for students. Public colleges must actively participate in the enrolment campaign and ensure strict implementation of the guidelines set by the Punjab Higher Education Department. Transparency and compliance will be closely monitored, with strict action against misreporting. Stay updated about Latest Government Notifications! Join our WhatsApp channel “Vocal Government Employees” for instant government notifications, policy updates, and important news tailored for public sector employees. Stay informed, stay ahead! Join now.

Notification / OM No. NO. 2025/PA.Dir(G) 40/G-3 Dated 16-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Directorate Of Public Instruction (Colleges) Punjab Punjab Colleges Prohibited from Collecting Student Fines in Cash – Transparency Measures Enforced: The Punjab Higher Education Department has taken a significant step towards ensuring financial transparency and institutional accountability in public sector colleges. A new government notification has been issued, strictly banning the collection of student fines in cash. Reports have surfaced that student fines imposed for rule violations are not being properly deposited into official college fine funds, leading to concerns over mismanagement and transparency. To counter this, the Directorate of Public Instruction (Colleges), Punjab has mandated that all student fines must be collected via bank challan forms. Students are now personally responsible for depositing their fines into the designated college bank accounts, completely eliminating cash handling by college administration. Any non-compliance with this directive will result in strict disciplinary action. Colleges must enforce this rule immediately to maintain financial integrity. For the official notification and complete details, read below: DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (COLLEGES), PUNJAB, LAHORENO. 2025/PA.Dir(G) 40/G-3Dated: March 16, 2025 To All the Directors of Education (Colleges)in the Punjab SUBJECT:             STRICT PROHIBITION ON CASH COLLECTION OF STUDENT FINES With reference to the subject cited above.                               It has been observed that fines imposed on students for rule violations are not being properly deposited into the respective college fine fund. Additionally, the collection of fines in cash by college administrations raises serious concerns regarding transparency and financial accountability.                               You are directed to immediately communicate to all colleges under your jurisdiction that, effective immediately, any fine imposed on students, regardless of the amount (even PKR 01 Rupee), must be collected strictly through a challan form. The violator shall be responsible for depositing the fine directly into the designated bank account of the college.                               Under no circumstances shall cash collection of fines be allowed in any form. No existing rule permits college administration to collect fines from students in cash, and any deviation from this instruction will be treated as a serious violation, warranting disciplinary action.                               This instruction must be circulated and strictly enforced without exception. Compliance in this matter is essential to ensure financial transparency and institutional accountability. DIRECTOR (GENERAL) Ensuring Financial Accountability – No More Cash Collection for Student Fines in Punjab Colleges: The Punjab government’s ban on cash collection of student fines is a major step towards financial accountability. By eliminating direct cash handling, this policy ensures that all collected fines are properly documented and deposited into official college accounts. This move will help prevent financial mismanagement, enhance transparency, and improve governance in educational institutions. College administrations are expected to strictly adhere to this directive without exception. Any violations will be treated as serious misconduct, leading to disciplinary action. To stay updated on government notifications, education policies, and official announcements, keep following Vocal Pakistan—your trusted source for authentic government updates! Stay updated about Latest Government Notifications! Join our WhatsApp channel “Vocal Government Employees” for instant government notifications, policy updates, and important news tailored for public sector employees. Stay informed, stay ahead! Join now.

Notification / OM No. NO. 2025/PA.Dir(G) 39/G-3 Dated 16-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Directorate Of Public Instruction (Colleges) Punjab Timely Submissions Now a Priority for Punjab Colleges – Government Issues Strict Directive: The Punjab Higher Education Department has taken a strict stance against delayed submissions by college directors across the province. The Directorate of Public Instruction (Colleges), Punjab has issued an official notification emphasizing the critical importance of timely submissions and strict compliance with deadlines. The directive highlights multiple instances where important reports and requested data were not submitted on time, causing inefficiencies and disruptions in administrative functions. The notification warns that delays in submission not only undermine institutional credibility but also affect the overall efficiency of the education system. To address this issue, college directors have been strongly advised to ensure timely submission of all required reports, documents, and compliance requests. Any further delays may result in serious administrative consequences. For the official notification and complete details, read below: DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (COLLEGES), PUNJAB, LAHORENO. 2025/PA.Dir(G) 39/G-3Dated: March 16, 2025 To All the Directors of Education (Colleges)in the Punjab SUBJECT:             STRICT PROHIBITION OF MOBILE PHONE USE IN CLASSROOMS With reference to the subject cited above.                               It has been reported that teachers and students are extensively using mobile phones during classroom sessions, which is disrupting the learning environment, affecting discipline, and reducing academic focus. The use of mobile phones in class leads to distractions, lower student engagement, academic dishonesty, and non- academic activities such as social media browsing and gaming. Simultaneously, teachers using mobile phones during lectures set a poor precedent, further diminishing student attention and class productivity.                               You are required to issue strict instructions to all the colleges under your jurisdiction to immediately prohibit the use of mobile phones in classrooms by both teachers and students. College administration must ensure strict enforcement of these instructions to maintain an effective and disciplined academic atmosphere.                               Any non-compliance reported will be dealt with under the relevant rules. You are directed to ensure that these directions are circulated immediately and that all colleges strictly adhere to it.                               Your cooperation in maintaining discipline and academic integrity in classrooms is expected. DIRECTOR (GENERAL) Ensuring a Focused Learning Environment – Punjab Government’s Strict Action on Mobile Phone Usage: The ban on mobile phone usage in Punjab colleges is a step towards improving academic discipline and ensuring a focused learning environment. With students often distracted by social media, gaming, and other non-academic activities, this policy will help them stay engaged in their studies. Moreover, teachers leading by example will set a precedent for maintaining classroom integrity. The Punjab Higher Education Department urges all college administrations to implement this policy without exception. Any violations will be strictly dealt with, ensuring that classrooms remain free from distractions and dedicated to quality education. Stay updated about Latest Government Notifications! Join our WhatsApp channel “Vocal Government Employees” for instant government notifications, policy updates, and important news tailored for public sector employees. Stay informed, stay ahead! Join now.

Notification / OM No. NO. 2025/PA.Dir(G) 41/G-3 Dated 16-March-2025 Notification Issued By: Directorate Of Public Instruction (Colleges) Punjab Timely Submissions Now a Priority for Punjab Colleges – Government Issues Strict Directive: The Punjab Higher Education Department has taken a strict stance against delayed submissions by college directors across the province. The Directorate of Public Instruction (Colleges), Punjab has issued an official notification emphasizing the critical importance of timely submissions and strict compliance with deadlines. The directive highlights multiple instances where important reports and requested data were not submitted on time, causing inefficiencies and disruptions in administrative functions. The notification warns that delays in submission not only undermine institutional credibility but also affect the overall efficiency of the education system. To address this issue, college directors have been strongly advised to ensure timely submission of all required reports, documents, and compliance requests. Any further delays may result in serious administrative consequences. For the official notification and complete details, read below: DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION (COLLEGES), PUNJAB, LAHORENO. 2025/PA.Dir(G) 41/G-3Dated: March 16, 2025 To All the Directors of Education (Colleges)in the Punjab SUBJECT:             COUNSELLING REGARDING TIMELY SUBMISSIONS AND COMPLIANCE                               I hope this letter finds you well. I would like to take this opportunity to address a matter of utmost importance that has come to my attention regarding delayed submissions from your end to the higher office.                               I wish to emphasize the importance of TIMELY SUBMISSIONS and ADHERENCE TO DEADLINES. Allow me to cite a few examples for clarity: 1.            Letter No. 8009-14/G-I dated 25th February 2025 (copy enclosed) had a clear deadline of 14th March 2025. Unfortunately, none of the DECS took the matter seriously and the submission was delayed. 2.            The data requested vide Letter No. 16/PA-DPIC/T-25 dated 6th February 2025, with a deadline of 12th February 2025, was also not complied until 13th March 2025.                               These delays are unacceptable and create inefficiencies that undermine the credibility and functionality of our office. Timely submissions are the foundation of effective administration and field operations. You are advised to take immediate corrective action to ensure timely submissions. We expect that this will be the last instance of such delays, and that you will prioritize prompt and accurate compliance to all communications from the higher office.                               Please understand that the world is becoming increasingly competitive, and only those who adhere to deadlines and demonstrate capability will continue to succeed in such a demanding environment. I urge you to respect your core responsibilities and fulfill your duties efficiently. Thank you for your attention to this matter. DIRECTOR (GENERAL) Timely Compliance Is Essential – Punjab Government Warns Against Delays in Submissions: The Punjab government’s directive serves as a clear warning to college directors regarding delays in submissions. Compliance with deadlines is not optional, and failure to submit reports on time can lead to administrative inefficiencies and reputational damage. The education sector relies on effective administration and structured operations, and adhering to deadlines is a core responsibility of educational institutions. Moving forward, all colleges must ensure that they follow the instructions of the higher office diligently and prioritize timely compliance. Stay updated about Latest Government Notifications! Join our WhatsApp channel “Vocal Government Employees” for instant government notifications, policy updates, and important news tailored for public sector employees. Stay informed, stay ahead! Join now.