All nine Punjab education boards will hold matric 2nd annual (supplementary) exams starting October 6, 2026. Here is the full class-wise date sheet and what students need to know before exam day.
All nine Punjab education boards — Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, Dera Ghazi Khan, and Sahiwal — will hold the matric (SSC) 2nd Annual, or supplementary, examinations for Class 9 and Class 10 starting in October 2026. This exam is the main opportunity for students who could not appear in, or did not clear, their annual examination earlier in the year to sit their papers again and stay on track with their academic year.
Class 10 Exam Schedule
Class 10 written papers begin on October 6, 2026 and run through October 16, 2026. Based on the published schedule, key subject dates include:
- October 6: Education (Morning)
- October 7: English Compulsory
- October 8: Pakistan Studies
- October 12: Mathematics / General Mathematics
- October 13: Biology / Computer Science
- October 14: Physics
- October 15: Urdu Compulsory
- October 16: Chemistry and General Science
Class 9 Exam Schedule
Class 9 written papers begin on October 17, 2026 and run through October 28, 2026:
- October 17: Pakistan Studies
- October 19: Mathematics / General Mathematics
- October 20: Islamiat Compulsory
- October 21: English Compulsory
- October 22: Biology / Computer Science
- October 26: Physics
- October 27: Urdu Compulsory
- October 28: Chemistry and General Science
Practical Examinations
Once the written papers for both classes are complete, practical examinations will be held from October 30 to November 17, 2026. According to the published notice, science practicals are spread across this window, including:
- Physics: November 2–4
- Chemistry: November 10–12
- Biology / Computer Science: November 16–17
Students taking science-group subjects should keep this full window in mind, since practical dates fall several weeks after the written papers finish and it's easy to lose track of the schedule in the gap between the two.
What You Need on Exam Day
The published notice is clear on one requirement: candidates must bring their roll number slip to every examination. Without it, a candidate may not be permitted to sit the paper, so this should be treated as a non-negotiable item to prepare well in advance — not something to look for on the morning of the first paper.
Beyond the roll number slip, students should follow the general norms for board examinations in Pakistan: arrive at your designated examination centre well before the reporting time, bring your own stationery, and carry a valid CNIC/B-Form or student card if your board or centre requires photo identification alongside your slip.
Tips for Students Appearing in the 2nd Annual Exam
If you're repeating a subject you failed: focus your remaining preparation time specifically on that subject rather than revising everything from scratch — the 2nd annual exam exists precisely so you don't have to lose a full academic year over one or two papers.
If you missed the annual exam entirely: treat this as your primary sitting for the year. Since Class 10 papers start October 6 and Class 9 papers start October 17, review your specific board's subject sequence above and build a day-by-day study plan working backward from each paper date.
Track your specific board's confirmed schedule: while the dates above reflect the published notice covering all nine Punjab boards, individual boards occasionally issue centre-specific instructions or minor adjustments. Check your own board's official website in the days before your exam to confirm there have been no changes to your centre or timing.
Don't neglect the practicals: because practical exams run into mid-November — well after the written papers are behind you — it's easy to mentally "finish" the exam season too early. Keep your lab manuals and practical notebooks accessible until your specific subject's practical date has passed.
Why This Sitting Matters
For many students, the 2nd annual exam is the difference between staying on schedule for intermediate admissions next year or losing an academic year altogether. With Class 10 exams starting within days and Class 9 exams following shortly after, students and parents across all nine Punjab boards should treat the schedule above as their working calendar for the next several weeks, and confirm centre and roll number details with their school as early as possible.