The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has finalized its entrepreneurship curriculum for Class 12 students. This new subject becomes compulsory in 3,692 senior secondary schools across Punjab. The curriculum aims to prepare 5.60 lakh students for the 2026-27 academic year to become ‘job providers’.
Education Minister Harjot Singh Bains announced the curriculum finalization. He stated the new course builds on the ‘Business Blaster programme’ introduced for Class 11 students in the 2022-23 academic year.
Curriculum Focus
The Class 12 entrepreneurship curriculum requires students to engage in practical business development. Students will form teams to develop innovative business ideas. They will build prototypes of their products or services. These teams will then pitch for seed funding. The goal is for students to launch their products or services in the market.
The course covers essential aspects of starting a business. It addresses common startup challenges. Legal procedures for new ventures are part of the curriculum. Students also learn about financial management and budgeting. This training prepares students to transform business ideas into viable enterprises.
Implementation and Training
The entrepreneurship subject is now mandatory across all designated senior secondary schools in Punjab. To support this initiative, extensive training programs have been conducted for educators. The PSEB trained 10,382 teachers and 231 master trainers. These training sessions took place across 104 programs.
An official statement confirmed that Punjab Board Class 12 curriculum materials and textbooks are ready. Approximately 5.60 lakh students will pursue this subject starting in the 2026-27 academic year.
| Category | Number |
|---|---|
| Students (2026-27) | 5.60 lakh |
| Senior Secondary Schools | 3,692 |
| Teachers Trained | 10,382 |
| Master Trainers Trained | 231 |
| Training Programs Conducted | 104 |
Assessment Structure
The assessment for the entrepreneurship subject differs from traditional written examinations. It features a project-based evaluation system. The assessment comprises three main components:
- Self-assessment
- Peer-assessment
- Teacher or mentor evaluation
The course structure allocates 18 periods for the subject. This includes three theory periods. The remaining 15 periods are dedicated to project-based learning and activities. Education Minister Bains previously introduced entrepreneurship for Class 11 students in August with Manish Sisodia.
The curriculum aims to equip Punjab’s youth. The objective is to enable them to become future job creators and contribute to economic growth.