The Punjab education boards have officially released the complete date sheet for Class 9 annual examinations 2026, ending weeks of uncertainty for students. The exams will begin in mid-April and continue into early May, following a single, unified schedule across all districts of the province. Papers will be conducted in both morning and evening shifts, as per board policy.
According to the notification, the annual examinations for Class 9 (Part-I) will start on April 17, 2026, and conclude on May 8, 2026. Morning papers will begin at 9:00 am, while evening papers will start at 2:00 pm. On Fridays, the evening shift will commence at 2:30 pm to accommodate prayer timings.
Class 9 (Part-I) Exam Date Sheet – Annual Exams 2026
| Date & Day | Morning Session (9:00 AM) | Duration | Evening Session (2:00 PM) | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17-04-2026 (Friday) | Art & Model Drawing / ICT | 1:30 hrs/ 2:00 hrs | Clothing & Textile | 2:00 hrs (2:30 PM) |
| 20-04-2026 (Monday) | English (Compulsory) – Group I | 2:30 hrs | English (Compulsory) – Group II | 2:30 hrs |
| 21-04-2026 (Tuesday) | Elements of Home Economics / Fashion Designing | 2:30 hrs / 2:00 hrs | Environmental Studies | 2:30 hrs |
| 22-04-2026 (Wednesday) | Physics – Group I / Physics (Tech) | 2:00 hrs | Physics – Group II / Advanced Islamic Studies | 2:00 hrs / 2:30 hrs |
| 23-04-2026 (Thursday) | Arabic | 2:30 hrs | Health & Physical Education | 2:00 hrs |
| 24-04-2026 (Friday) | Tarjma-Tul-Quran-Ul-Majeed – Group I / Ethics | 2:00 hrs | Tarjma-Tul-Quran-Ul-Majeed – Group II | 2:00 hrs (2:30 PM) |
| 27-04-2026 (Monday) | Chemistry – Group I / Chemistry (Tech) / General Science (Tech) | 2:00 hrs | Chemistry – Group II / General Science | 2:00 hrs / 2:30 hrs |
| 28-04-2026 (Tuesday) | Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) | 2:00 hrs | Electrical Wiring | 1:30 hrs |
| 29-04-2026 (Wednesday) | Urdu (Compulsory) – Group I | 2:30 hrs | Urdu – Group II / Geography of Pakistan | 2:30 hrs |
| 30-04-2026 (Thursday) | Communication Skills & Personal Grooming | 2:00 hrs | Civics | 2:30 hrs |
| 04-05-2026 (Monday) | Mathematics – Group I (New/Old) | 2:30 hrs | Mathematics – Group II / General Mathematics | 2:30 hrs |
| 05-05-2026 (Tuesday) | Punjabi / Agriculture Sciences | 2:30 hrs / 2:00 hrs | Wood Work / Food & Nutrition | 1:30 hrs / 2:00 hrs |
| 06-05-2026 (Wednesday) | Biology / Computer Science – Group I | 2:00 hrs | Biology / Computer Science – Group II | 2:00 hrs |
| 07-05-2026 (Thursday) | Education / Health Sciences | 2:30 hrs / 2:00 hrs | History of Islam | 2:30 hrs |
| 08-05-2026 (Friday) | Islamiat (Compulsory) – Group I | 3:00 hrs / 2:00 hrs | Islamiat (Compulsory) – Group II | 3:00 hrs (2:30 PM) |
