The Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education have officially announced the Class 9 and Class 10 (SSC) annual examination schedule for 2026, providing much-needed clarity for matric students across the province. According to the confirmed timetable, Class 10 (SSC Part II – composite) examinations will begin on March 27, 2026, while Class 9 (SSC Part I) exams are scheduled to start from April 14, 2026.
These dates apply to Science, Arts, and General Group students appearing in the annual board examinations. Punjab examination boards operate under a standardized provincial calendar, ensuring uniformity in exam dates, paper timings, and academic planning across all regions. Students preparing for the 2026 matric exams are advised to begin final revision in line with the confirmed schedule.
The boards have also clarified that candidates appearing for improvement of marks or reappearing in failed subjects will sit for their exams under the same syllabus previously followed, with no changes to course content or assessment structure.
Punjab Class 9 & 10 Exam Dates 2026
The Punjab Class 9 and 10 exam dates for 2026 have been finalized to maintain a smooth examination process across the province. The Class 10 matric exams will commence from March 27, 2026, followed by the Class 9 exams starting from April 14, 2026. These dates will be followed strictly by all Punjab boards unless any official revision is announced.
List of All Punjab Boards
The following boards will implement the Punjab Class 9 & 10 Exam Schedule 2026:
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Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore
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Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Faisalabad
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Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Rawalpindi
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Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Multan
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Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Gujranwala
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Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sargodha
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Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Bahawalpur
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Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Dera Ghazi Khan
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Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sahiwal
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Punjab Board Exam Date Sheet 2026
The Punjab Board SSC Date Sheet 2026 will be issued separately by each board closer to the examination period. The official date sheet will include subject-wise paper dates, exam timings, group-wise schedules, and exam center instructions. Students should regularly visit their respective board websites to download their roll number slips and final date sheet once released.
FAQs – Punjab Class 9 & 10 Exams 2026
When will Class 10 exams start in Punjab in 2026?
Class 10 (SSC Part II) exams will begin on March 27, 2026.
What is the start date for Class 9 exams in 2026?
Class 9 (SSC Part I) annual exams will start from April 14, 2026.
Are these exam dates applicable to all Punjab boards?
Yes, all Punjab boards follow a standardized provincial exam calendar.
Will improvement and reappear candidates follow a new syllabus?
No, improvement and reappear candidates will appear under the same syllabus in which they previously appeared.
When will the Punjab Board SSC date sheet 2026 be released?
The official date sheet is expected to be released a few weeks before the exams.
