The Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Swat has officially released the Date sheet for the Matric Annual-I Examinations 2026 for both SSC Part-I (9th Class) and SSC Part-II (10th Class) . According to the official schedule issued by the Controller of Examinations, the written examinations for the academic session of 2026 will commence on March 31st, 2026 , and will conclude on April 20th, 2026 .
The announcement brings an end to the speculation regarding the exam schedule, allowing thousands of students, teachers, and parents to finalize their preparation strategies. BISE Swat has urged all registered candidates to download the official timetable and strictly adhere to the dates and timings mentioned to ensure a smooth and fair examination process.

Following the board's tradition, the exams are structured to accommodate a large number of candidates across various discipline. The date sheet outlines a clear split between Compulsory and Elective/Science subjects, with separate schedules for 9th and 10th classes. Notably, the timetable also includes provisions for both Morning and Evening shifts , ensuring that candidates from all affiliated schools can participate without logistical issues.
The main written examinations will be held according to Pakistan Standard Time. While most papers are scheduled for a duration of three hours, some subjects, particularly electives and practical-oriented courses, have varying time allocations ranging from 2 hours to 2.5 hours.
The exams kick off on Tuesday, March 31st, 2026 , with the 10th class paper for Islamiyat (Compulsory) and Ethics for Non-Muslims . The 9th class exams for the same subjects will follow on the next day, April 1st, 2026 .
Core Compulsory Subjects Schedule:
Urdu (Compulsory): 10th class on April 2, 9th class on April 3.
Mutala-e-Quran (Hakem): 10th class on April 4, 9th class on April 6.
Mathematics (Science) / General Science: 10th class on April 9, 9th class on April 10.
Chemistry / General Maths (Arts): 10th class on April 11, 9th class on April 13.
Physics / Islamic Studies: 10th class on April 14, 9th class on April 15.
Pakistan Studies: 10th class on April 16, 9th class on April 17.
English (Compulsory): 10th class on April 18, 9th class on April 20.
The date sheet reflects the board's commitment to catering to diverse academic streams, including Science, Arts, Humanities, and Technical/Vocational groups.
For Science students , specialized papers such as Biology and Computer Science are scheduled for April 7 (for 10th class) and April 8 (for 9th class), with a duration of 2.5 hours.
The Arts and Humanities group, as well as Technical subjects , have been allocated specific dates, often in the evening sessions to manage the volume of candidates. For instance:
Economics and Education papers for both classes are scheduled on March 31 and April 1.
Civics, Geography, and Islamic History are placed on later dates such as April 13, 18, and 20.
Vocational subjects like Art & Model Drawing, Electrical Wiring, Furniture Making, and Food and Nutrition have specific dates for both theoretical and practical examinations.
The Controller of Examinations, Muhammad Bashir , has advised students to obtain their full date sheet from the board’s official website or their respective institutions. Candidates must ensure they check the specific dates for both their compulsory and elective subjects carefully to avoid missing any paper.
Students are reminded to reach their examination centers at least 30 minutes before the scheduled start time. They are strictly prohibited from bringing mobile phones or any other electronic devices into the examination hall.
With the release of this official timetable, the countdown to the annual exams has officially begun. Educationists in Swat suggest that students should now focus on revision, utilizing the remaining time to strengthen their concepts in core subjects.
The BISE Swat administration has assured that all necessary arrangements are being made to conduct the examinations transparently and efficiently. Parents and students are encouraged to stay connected with the board’s official channels for any potential updates or corrigenda regarding the BISE Swat Class 9th & 10th Annual Examination 2026.