Major educational boards in Pakistan, including the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) and the Federal Board (FBISE), have officially announced the commencement dates and admission schedules for the 2026 SSC (Matric) and HSSC (Intermediate) Annual Examinations.
📅 SSC (Matric) Exam Schedule 2026
All Punjab boards (Lahore, Rawalpindi, Multan, etc.) will follow a uniform calendar.
- Grade 10 (SSC-II): Starts March 27, 2026.
- Grade 9 (SSC-I): Starts April 14, 2026.
- Admission Window (Karachi): BSEK Karachi is accepting forms without late fees from January 6 until January 30, 2026.
📅 HSSC (Intermediate) Exam Schedule 2026
- Federal Board (FBISE): FBISE Islamabad has confirmed that HSSC Part-I exams will begin on April 28, 2026.
- Punjab Boards:
- Grade 12 (HSSC-II): Starts May 5, 2026.
- Grade 11 (HSSC-I): Starts May 24, 2026.
- Admission Deadlines:
- FBISE: Normal fee submission is open until February 3, 2026.
- Punjab (BISE Rawalpindi): Single fee deadline is February 11, 2026.
📢 Key Academic Policy Updates
- New Grading System: Starting with the 2026 exams, all boards are transitioning to a new grading policy that prioritizes grades and grade points over absolute scores.
- Practical Based Assessment (PBA): FBISE will implement composite PBA (combined marks for Part-I and II) for core science subjects starting in 2026.
- Fee Exemptions: FBISE has announced full fee exemptions for orphan students, persons with disabilities, and prisoner candidates.
| Board/Region | SSC-II (10th) Start | HSSC-II (12th) Start | Admission Deadline (Normal Fee) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal (FBISE) | TBD | April 28, 2026 | Feb 03, 2026 |
| Punjab Boards | March 27, 2026 | May 05, 2026 | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Peshawar Board | March 31, 2026 | May 2026 (Exp) | Jan 24, 2026 (Revised) |
