Lahore Education Authority Exposes Massive Fake Enrolment

An in-depth audit carried out by the District Education Authority DEA Lahore has revealed a major discrepancy in public school records—around 45,000 students were fraudulently listed as enrolled. This startling revelation has brought to light deliberate misreporting within the city’s educational institutions to inflate student numbers. The students can get latest updates of Lahore Education Authority Exposes Massive Fake Enrolment Scandal.
Artificially Boosted Figures Tarnish Public School Credibility
The false entries had been used to manipulate official records, creating a misleading picture of student attendance and growth in Lahore’s public education system. After removing the fabricated entries, the actual number of verified students ped to 575,000, exposing a serious lapse in data integrity.
Enrolment Gap Poses Challenge to Government Targets
With the government’s enrolment goal for 2025 set at 637,000 students by October 31, the gap caused by the data scandal has presented a major hurdle. The DEA has issued formal notices to the schools found responsible, requesting clarification and cautioning that disciplinary actions may follow.
Verified Enrolments Begin to Rise Again
Following the audit, the DEA initiated corrective actions, encouraging schools to focus on genuine admissions. Thanks to these efforts, verified enrolment numbers have now increased to 616,000, bringing the city closer to the targeted figure. School heads have been directed to ramp up outreach efforts and improve transparency.
DEA Remains Confident Despite Setback
Although 21,000 more students still need to be enrolled before the deadline, education officials remain hopeful. The DEA is relying on ongoing campaigns, better record verification, and enhanced oversight to achieve the enrolment target on time and restore trust in the public education system.