All nine education boards in Punjab have announced the schedule for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) second annual examinations 2026. The exams will begin on October 6, 2026, covering students from Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan and Sahiwal boards.
According to the date sheet issued by the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Faisalabad, Class 10 written examinations will be held from October 6 to 16, while Class 9 exams will take place from October 17 to 28. Practical examinations are scheduled from October 30 to November 17, 2026.
Class 10 Second Annual Exam Schedule 2026
Class 10 examinations will start with Education on October 6, followed by English on October 7. The major papers are scheduled as follows:
| Date | Subject | Session |
|---|---|---|
| October 6 | Education | Morning |
| October 7 | English Compulsory | Morning & Afternoon |
| October 8 | Pakistan Studies | Morning |
| October 9 | Tarjuma-tul-Quran / Ethics | Morning |
| October 10 | Islamiat Compulsory — Old Course | Morning |
| October 12 | Mathematics / General Mathematics | Morning & Afternoon |
| October 13 | Biology / Computer Science | Morning |
| October 14 | Physics | Morning |
| October 15 | Urdu Compulsory | Morning |
| October 16 | Chemistry | Morning |
| October 16 | General Science | Afternoon |
Class 9 Second Annual Exam Schedule 2026
Class 9 papers will begin on October 17 with Pakistan Studies for old-course candidates. Mathematics and General Mathematics papers will follow on October 19.
| Date | Subject | Session |
|---|---|---|
| October 17 | Pakistan Studies — Old Course | Morning |
| October 19 | Mathematics / General Mathematics | Morning & Afternoon |
| October 20 | Islamiat Compulsory | Morning |
| October 21 | English Compulsory | Morning & Afternoon |
| October 22 | Biology / Computer Science | Morning |
| October 23 | Tarjuma-tul-Quran / Ethics | Morning |
| October 24 | Education | Morning |
| October 26 | Physics | Morning |
| October 27 | Urdu Compulsory | Morning |
| October 28 | Chemistry | Morning |
| October 28 | General Science | Afternoon |
SSC Second Annual Exam Timings
Morning examinations will start at 9 a.m., while afternoon papers will begin at 2 p.m. Friday afternoon examinations will start at 2:30 p.m.
Students are required to reach their examination centers at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time.
| Session | Reporting Time | Paper Starts |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 8:30 a.m. | 9:00 a.m. |
| Afternoon, except Friday | 1:30 p.m. | 2:00 p.m. |
| Friday Afternoon | 2:00 p.m. | 2:30 p.m. |
Matric Practical Exam Schedule 2026
The BISE Faisalabad schedule places practical examinations between October 30 and November 17.
| Practical Subject | Dates |
|---|---|
| Computer Hardware, Poultry Farming, Dressmaking & Fashion Designing | October 30 |
| Art & Model Drawing, Woodwork/Furniture Making | October 31 |
| Physics | November 2–4 |
| Physical Education | November 5 |
| Clothing & Textiles | November 6 |
| Food & Nutrition | November 7 |
| Chemistry | November 10–12 |
| Geometrical Drawing | November 13 |
| Welding — Gas & Electric | November 14 |
| Biology & Computer Science | November 16–17 |
Important Instructions for Students
Students appearing in the Punjab Boards SSC second annual examinations should carry their roll number slips to every paper and report to their assigned examination centers on time. Candidates should also verify their subjects, course details and examination groups before the exams.
According to the published notice, the examinations will continue on the scheduled dates even if a local or general holiday occurs during the examination period. Students should also check their respective board’s official date sheet and roll number slip for any board-specific details.
