The education boards across Punjab have formally released the much-awaited Punjab Boards Matric 2nd Annual Exam Date Sheet 2026, bringing clarity to thousands of students planning to appear for their Secondary School Certificate (SSC) supplementary or second annual examinations. This unified announcement covers all nine major educational boards operating within the province, ensuring a synchronized, transparent, and streamlined examination process for both Class 9 and Class 10 candidates.
Whether students are looking to improve their grades, clear previous compartments, or fulfill requirements for further academic pursuits, this examination cycle serves as a vital lifeline. Below is the comprehensive guide, complete schedules, examination timings, and crucial instructions issued by the respective boards.
The SSC Second Annual Examination 2026 is coordinated collectively across all nine regional boards of Punjab. These educational jurisdictions include:
According to the official circulars and notifications issued by the regulatory authorities, the written examinations for Class 10 will officially commence on October 6, 2026, and run through October 16, 2026. Following this, the Class 9 written papers will take place starting from October 17, 2026, concluding on October 28, 2026. Furthermore, the practical examinations are scheduled to run from October 30 to November 17, 2026.
Students are strongly advised to cross-verify their specific dates, examination centers, and assigned groups directly from their official roll number slips issued by their respective boards.
The Class 10 Second Annual Exam Date Sheet dictates a fast-paced yet structured testing environment. Examinations begin with Education on October 6 and wrap up with Chemistry and General Science on October 16.
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Date |
Subject |
Session |
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October 6, 2026 |
Education |
Morning |
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October 7, 2026 |
English Compulsory |
Morning and Afternoon Groups |
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October 8, 2026 |
Pakistan Studies |
Morning |
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October 9, 2026 |
Tarjuma-tul-Quran / Ethics (for non-Muslim candidates) |
Morning |
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October 10, 2026 |
Islamiat Compulsory (Old Course) |
Morning |
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October 12, 2026 |
Mathematics / General Mathematics |
Morning and Afternoon Groups |
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October 13, 2026 |
Biology / Computer Science |
Morning |
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October 14, 2026 |
Physics |
Morning |
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October 15, 2026 |
Urdu Compulsory |
Morning |
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October 16, 2026 |
Chemistry |
Morning |
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October 16, 2026 |
General Science |
Afternoon |
Candidates appearing for subjects with multiple sessions (such as English and Mathematics) must carefully check their roll number slips to determine whether they belong to the morning or afternoon shift.
For secondary school students appearing in their first-year equivalent papers, the Class 9 Second Annual Exam Date Sheet 2026 provides an organized layout starting right after the tenth-grade papers. The exams open with Pakistan Studies (old course) on October 17.
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Date |
Subject |
Session |
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October 17, 2026 |
Pakistan Studies (Old Course) |
Morning |
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October 19, 2026 |
Mathematics / General Mathematics |
Morning and Afternoon Groups |
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October 20, 2026 |
Islamiat Compulsory |
Morning |
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October 21, 2026 |
English Compulsory |
Morning and Afternoon Groups |
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October 22, 2026 |
Biology / Computer Science |
Morning |
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October 23, 2026 |
Tarjuma-tul-Quran / Ethics (for non-Muslim candidates) |
Morning |
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October 24, 2026 |
Education |
Morning |
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October 26, 2026 |
Physics |
Morning |
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October 27, 2026 |
Urdu Compulsory |
Morning |
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October 28, 2026 |
Chemistry |
Morning |
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October 28, 2026 |
General Science |
Afternoon |
Time management is critical for board aspirants. The respective boards have maintained strict guidelines regarding paper timings and candidate reporting protocols to prevent any confusion at examination halls.
The morning session papers will commence sharply at 9:00 a.m., while afternoon papers are scheduled to start at 2:00 p.m., except for Fridays, where afternoon papers begin at 2:30 p.m. to accommodate Friday prayers.
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Session Type |
Reporting Time |
Paper Start Time |
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Morning Session |
8:30 a.m. |
9:00 a.m. |
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Afternoon Session (Mon–Thu, Sat) |
1:30 p.m. |
2:00 p.m. |
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Friday Afternoon Session |
2:00 p.m. |
2:30 p.m. |
Important Rule: All candidates must arrive at their designated examination centers at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the paper. Latecomers will not be granted extra time or entry under any circumstances.
Following the written examinations, practical tests will evaluate students' technical and laboratory competencies. The practical schedule spans from October 30 to November 17, 2026.
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Dates |
Practical Subject / Field |
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October 30, 2026 |
Computer Hardware, Poultry Farming, Dressmaking, Fashion Designing |
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October 31, 2026 |
Art and Model Drawing, Woodwork / Furniture Making |
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November 2–4, 2026 |
Physics |
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November 5, 2026 |
Physical Education |
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November 6, 2026 |
Clothing and Textiles |
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November 7, 2026 |
Food and Nutrition |
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November 10–12, 2026 |
Chemistry |
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November 13, 2026 |
Geometrical Drawing |
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November 14, 2026 |
Welding (Gas and Electric) |
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November 16–17, 2026 |
Biology and Computer Science |
To ensure a smooth testing experience, students must adhere strictly to the protocols set by the educational boards:
Roll Number Slips: Carrying a hard copy of the official roll number slip is mandatory for every examination day. Entry to the examination hall will be denied without it.
Assigned Centers: Students must report strictly to their designated examination centers and assigned groups as printed on their admission slips.
Holiday Policy: The examination schedule remains immutable. Papers will proceed precisely on the announced dates even if a local, provincial, or general holiday is declared during the examination window.
Subject Verification: Candidates must carefully cross-check their registered subjects, course versions (new/old course components), and shift timings well ahead of the start date.