LAHORE – Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat on Wednesday announced that matric and intermediate annual examination for 2026 will take place after the holy month of Ramzan 2026 and Eidul Fitr holidays.
The minister made the announcement on social media platform, Facebook, stating: “Matric & Inter Exams to be held after Ramadan &Eid”.
The decision has been made keeping in view the convenience of the students and their better preparation.
All students should use this period to strengthen their studies to score higher marks in first annual examinations 2026.
The development comes days after the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) announced that the SSC Part II (1st Annual) Examination 2026 will commence on March 3, 2026.
Last week, the committee also announced an extension in deadline for the SSC First Annual Examinations 2026 across all nine educational boards.
Under the revised schedule, students are allowed to submit admission forms with a single fee until December 10, extending the earlier deadline of November 27.
The deadline for admissions with a double fee has been extended to December 23.
Meanwhile, candidates can also apply for the admission with a triple fee until January 6, 2026.
Furthermore, authorities in Punjab decided to conduct Class 5 and 8 Board Exams, with papers slated to be held in mid-February 2026.
The government schools in Pindi will hold board exams for Class 5 and Class 8 for first time in 2026. Admission forms will be accepted from November 3 to 15, 2025, with Class 5 exams starting on February 9 and Class 8 exams running from February 16 to 24.
As per initial announcement, results are expected on March 31. Board Exam will be conducted by Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTA) to prepare students for future academic challenges.
Class 5, and 8 Board Exams to start from Feb 9 in Punjab; Full schedule
