Federal Board Announces HSSC-I Date Sheet for Annual Exams 2026

The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has officially released the date sheet for the Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Part-I annual examinations for 2026 . Thousands of intermediate students across the country and in affiliated abroad institutions are now preparing to commence their first annual exams starting Thursday, May 14, 2026 .

According to the official schedule issued by the board’s headquarters in Islamabad, the examination process will follow a structured timeline with clear instructions regarding attendance, paper timings, and prohibited items.

Examination Schedule and Timings

The FBISE has divided the examination days into two sessions. Candidates must strictly adhere to the reporting times to avoid any late entry issues.

• Morning Session: Attendance time is 8:30 AM, with the paper conducted from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM .

• Evening Session: Attendance time is 2:00 PM, with the paper conducted from 2:30 PM to 5:30 PM .

The board has designated Thursday, May 14, 2026 , as the opening day, featuring papers for Chemistry-II and Sociology-II in the morning and evening sessions respectively.

Key Subject Dates for HSSC-I Students

The date sheet covers all major groups, including Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, Commerce, Humanities, and Home Economics. Here are some of the critical dates for students:

• May 15, 2026: Mathematics-I (Morning) and Sociology-I/French-II (Evening).

• May 18, 2026: Urdu (Compulsory)-II and Pakistani Culture-II (Morning).

• May 19, 2026: Islamic Education (Compulsory) for Muslims and Civics for Non-Muslims.

• May 20, 2026: English (Advance/Elective)-II, Business Mathematics, and Arabic-II.

• May 22, 2026: Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) – A 2.5-hour duration paper.

• May 23, 2026: English (Compulsory)-I.

• June 1, 2026: Biology-II, Education-I, and Business Statistics-II.

• June 2, 2026: Chemistry-I and Economics-II.

• June 3, 2026: Computer Science-I and Urdu Elective-II.

• June 4, 2026: Mathematics-II and Geography-I.

• June 5, 2026: Psychology-I and Principles of Accounting-II.

• June 8, 2026: Urdu Compulsory-I and Pakistani Culture-I.

• June 10, 2026: Physics-II.

• June 13, 2026: Physics-I and Fine Arts-II.

• June 17, 2026: Biology-I and History of Pakistan-I.

• June 22, 2026: English (Compulsory)-II.

Practical Examinations and Composite Papers

In addition to the theory papers, the FBISE has confirmed that practical examinations will commence on Monday, June 29, 2026 .

Students should also note the dates for composite practical papers and practical exams for failure/improvement cases:

• June 6, 2026: Computer Science Practical (Composite) – 2.5 hours duration.

• June 9, 2026: Biology-I / Computer Science-I Practical (PBA) – 60 minutes (For Failure and Improvement cases only).

• June 12, 2026: Chemistry Practical (Composite) – 2.5 hours duration.

• June 18, 2026: Physics Practical (Composite) – 2.5 hours duration.

Closed Days and Breaks

To provide students with adequate preparation gaps, the board has declared several closed days. No examinations will be held on:

• May 17, 2026 (Sunday)

• May 24, 2026 (Sunday)

• May 25 to May 31, 2026 (Eight consecutive closed days from Monday to Sunday)

• June 7, 2026 (Sunday)

• June 14, 2026 (Sunday)

• June 21, 2026 (Sunday)

Important Instructions for Students

The Federal Board has issued strict guidelines to ensure the integrity of the examination process.

1. Prohibited Items: The board has explicitly warned students that mobile phones, smartwatches, and other similar electronic devices are strictly prohibited inside the examination centers. Possession of such items may lead to severe consequences, including cancellation of the paper.

2. Timing Compliance: Candidates must arrive at their respective centers according to the attendance time (8:30 AM for morning, 2:00 PM for evening). Latecomers may not be allowed entry.

3. Abroad Institutions: For students studying in foreign institutions affiliated with FBISE, the board noted that papers will start in accordance with the synchronized time already notified separately. Students abroad should contact their respective institution heads for local timings.

4. Subject Codes: Students are advised to double-check the subject codes mentioned alongside the paper names (e.g., 001/301 for English Compulsory-I) to ensure they are appearing for the correct version of the exam.

Distribution of Date Sheets

The FBISE has officially distributed copies of the 2026 HSSC-I date sheet to all heads of affiliated institutions, all sectional heads at the FBISE headquarters in Islamabad, and the board’s sub-offices in Gilgit and Skardu (Gilgit-Baltistan). Students can also obtain copies from their respective college administrators.

Final Preparations

With the exams starting in mid-May 2026, students are advised to complete their syllabi revision and utilize the lengthy closed-day break in late May for intensive preparation. The board wishes all candidates the best of luck for their annual examinations.

For further updates, students are encouraged to regularly visit the official FBISE website or their respective educational institutions.