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Students across Punjab are now preparing as all major educational boards finalize the 9th and 10th class date sheet 2026. The annual matric examinations, conducted under the supervision of the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC), are expected to begin in March 2026 across the province.
Thousands of candidates registered with boards including Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Lahore (BISE Lahore), Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Gujranwala (BISE Gujranwala), Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Faisalabad (BISE Faisalabad), Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Multan (BISE Multan), Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Rawalpindi (BISE Rawalpindi), Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sargodha (BISE Sargodha), Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Bahawalpur (BISE Bahawalpur), Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education DG Khan (BISE DG Khan), and Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education Sahiwal (BISE Sahiwal) will follow a synchronized examination schedule.
Expected Exam Timeline for Matric 2026
According to board sources, the tentative schedule is:
- 📅 9th Class exams: Starting mid-March 2026
- 📅 10th Class exams: Starting early March 2026
- 🕘 Morning session: 8:30 AM
- 🕑 Evening session: 1:30 PM
The final date sheet will be uploaded on each board’s official website.
Important Instructions for Students
All Punjab boards have issued standard examination guidelines:
- Roll number slips will be available online before exams
- Students must bring original roll number slips to exam centers
- Strict action against cheating under examination rules
- Arrival at least 30 minutes before paper time
Practical examinations are expected to begin immediately after written papers conclude.
How to Download the 2026 Date Sheet
Students can check and download the matric date sheet by:
- Visiting their respective boards’ official website
- Selecting the “Date Sheet 2026” section
- Downloading the PDF schedule
Schools will also provide printed copies for regular candidates.
Preparation Tips for 9th & 10th Class Students
With exams approaching, students should:
- Revise the Punjab Textbook Board syllabus thoroughly
- Solve past papers from their respective board
- Focus on time management during mock tests
- Prepare practical notebooks according to board requirements
Consistent revision and understanding exam patterns remain key to scoring high marks.
Final Update
The 9th and 10th class examinations are a crucial academic milestone under Punjab’s secondary education system. Students are advised to stay connected with their respective BISE websites for any last-minute changes regarding exam centers, practical schedules, or revised timings.
More official confirmations are expected soon as boards finalize administrative arrangements for 2026.