The Punjab boards have released the official date sheet for the Class 10 annual examinations 2026, providing a detailed schedule of subjects for both morning and evening groups across the province.
The matriculation exams will begin in March and continue through April, following a uniform timetable.
According to the schedule, morning papers will start at 9:00 AM while evening papers will begin at 2:00 PM, with Friday exams starting at 2:30 PM.
Exam Schedule Overview:
| Date | Morning Session (9:00 AM) | Evening Session (2:00 PM / Friday 2:30 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| March 27, 2026 (Friday) | Arabic / Clothing & Textile / Geometrical & Technical Drawing | Household Accounts & Related Problems (Girls) / History of Islam / History of Pakistan |
| March 30, 2026 | English (Compulsory) – Group First | English (Compulsory) – Group Second |
| March 31, 2026 | Economics / Physiology & Hygiene | Child Development & Family Living / Health & Physical Education |
| April 1, 2026 | Physics – Group First / Advanced Islamic Studies – Group First | Physics – Group Second / Advanced Islamic Studies – Group Second |
| April 2, 2026 | Persian / Food & Nutrition | Civics / Wood Work |
| April 3, 2026 (Friday) | Tarjama-tul-Quran-e-Majeed (Compulsory) – Group First / Akhlaqiat (Ethics) (Old/New) (Non-Muslim) | Tarjama-tul-Quran-e-Majeed (Compulsory) – Group Second |
| April 6, 2026 | Biology – Group First / Computer Science – Group First | Biology – Group Second / Computer Science – Group Second |
| April 7, 2026 | Education | — |
| April 8, 2026 | Chemistry – Group First / General Science – Group First | Chemistry – Group Second / General Science – Group Second |
| April 9, 2026 | Islamiat (Compulsory) (Old) | — |
| April 10, 2026 (Friday) | Urdu (Compulsory) – Group First | Urdu (Compulsory) – Group Second / Geography of Pakistan (For Foreign Students) |
| April 13, 2026 | Mathematics (Science Group) – Group First / General Mathematics (Arts Group) – Group First | Mathematics (Science Group) – Group Second / General Mathematics (Arts Group) – Group Second |
| April 14, 2026 | Elements of Home Economics | Geography / Electrical Wiring |
| April 15, 2026 | Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) – Group First (100 Marks New / 50 Marks Old) | Pakistan Studies (Compulsory) – Group Second |
| April 16, 2026 | Punjabi / Urdu Literature / English Literature | Art & Model Drawing / Dress Making & Fashion Designing / Management for Better Homes |
The boards have also shared the practical examination schedule for Class 10, which will take place after the written exams.
With the final timetable now announced, students are advised to plan their revision carefully and follow the examination rules issued by the boards. Authorities have reminded candidates to reach the exam centers on time and carry the required documents to avoid any issues on the day of the exams.