The 9th class date sheet 2026 has been officially announced by the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) for all Punjab boards , with SSC Part-1 annual exams starting 17 April 2026 and ending 8 May 2026.
All 10 Punjab boards including BISE Lahore, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Multan, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Sahiwal, and Federal follow the same unified date sheet under PBCC , meaning every 9th class student in Punjab appears in exams on exactly the same dates.
Papers are held in two daily sessions , Morning at 9:00 AM and Evening at 2:00 PM (2:30 PM on Fridays). This complete guide covers subject-wise schedule, exam timings, board-wise download links, roll number slip dates, and expert tips for scoring high marks.
9th Class Date Sheet 2026 – Key Facts Table
| Detail | Information |
| Exam Start Date (Punjab) | 17 April 2026 |
| Exam End Date (Punjab) | 8 May 2026 |
| 10th Class Exams Start | 27 March 2026 (before 9th class) |
| Practical Exams Start | 17 April 2026 (Science group) |
| Morning Session | 9:00 AM |
| Evening Session | 2:00 PM (2:30 PM on Fridays) |
| Total Marks | 550 (Science & Arts both) |
| Controlling Body | Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) |
| Roll Number Slip | Available 2–3 weeks before exams |
| Both Regular & Private | Same date sheet applies |
9th Class Date Sheet 2026 – Subject-Wise Schedule (All Punjab Boards)
All Punjab boards follow the PBCC unified schedule. Below is the complete subject-wise examination timetable for both Science and Arts groups:
| Date | Day | Subject | Group | Session |
| 17 April 2026 | Friday | Urdu (Compulsory) | All Groups | Morning & Evening |
| 18 April 2026 | Saturday | English (Compulsory) | All Groups | Morning & Evening |
| 21 April 2026 | Tuesday | Islamiyat / Tarjuma-tul-Quran | All Groups | Morning & Evening |
| 22 April 2026 | Wednesday | Pakistan Studies | All Groups | Morning & Evening |
| 24 April 2026 | Friday | Mathematics (Science) | Science Group | Morning & Evening |
| 24 April 2026 | Friday | General Mathematics | Arts Group | Morning & Evening |
| 26 April 2026 | Sunday | Physics | Science Group | Morning |
| 26 April 2026 | Sunday | Civics / History / Punjabi | Arts Group | Evening |
| 28 April 2026 | Tuesday | Chemistry | Science Group | Morning |
| 28 April 2026 | Tuesday | Geography / Education | Arts Group | Evening |
| 30 April 2026 | Thursday | Biology | Science Group | Morning |
| 30 April 2026 | Thursday | General Science | Arts Group | Morning |
| 2 May 2026 | Saturday | Computer Science / ICT | Both Groups | Morning & Evening |
| 5 May 2026 | Tuesday | Home Economics / Agriculture | Elective | Morning |
| 7 May 2026 | Thursday | Persian / Punjabi / Drawing | Elective | Morning |
| 8 May 2026 | Friday | Islamiyat Elective / Other Electives | Elective | Morning |
Note: Practical exams for Science subjects (Physics, Chemistry, Biology) begin on 17 April 2026 and are conducted at the school level under board supervision. Students must confirm their shift (morning or evening) from their roll number slip , not from the date sheet alone.
Board-Wise 9th Class Date Sheet 2026 – All Punjab Boards
All students of all affiliated boards of Punjab including Lahore Board, Faisalabad Board, Gujranwala Board, Multan Board, Rawalpindi Board, Sahiwal Board, DG Khan Board, Bahawalpur Board, and Sargodha can download their date sheet of 9th class 2026. Here are all official BISE board websites:
| BISE Board | Official Website | Exams Start |
| BISE Lahore | biselahore.com | 17 April 2026 |
| BISE Gujranwala | bisegrw.com | 17 April 2026 |
| BISE Faisalabad | bisefsd.edu.pk | 17 April 2026 |
| BISE Rawalpindi | biserawalpindi.edu.pk | 17 April 2026 |
| BISE Multan | bisemultan.edu.pk | 17 April 2026 |
| BISE Sargodha | bisesargodha.edu.pk | 17 April 2026 |
| BISE Bahawalpur | bisebwp.edu.pk | 17 April 2026 |
| BISE DG Khan | bisedgkhan.edu.pk | 17 April 2026 |
| BISE Sahiwal | bisesahiwal.edu.pk | 17 April 2026 |
| Federal Board (FBISE) | fbise.edu.pk | 17 April 2026 |
All boards publish their final date sheet PDF on their official website. Visit your board’s site and look for “Date Sheet 2026” or “SSC Part-I Annual Exams 2026” in the notices section.
9th Class Date Sheet 2026 – KPK Boards
Official date sheets for the 9th Class KPK Board exams, including BISE Peshawar, BISE Mardan, BISE Kohat, etc., have officially been announced in early 2026. KPK boards conduct exams slightly earlier than Punjab , starting in March/April 2026.
| KPK BISE Board | Official Website | Expected Exam Start |
| BISE Peshawar | bisep.edu.pk | March–April 2026 |
| BISE Mardan | bisemardan.edu.pk | March–April 2026 |
| BISE Swat | biseswat.edu.pk | March–April 2026 |
| BISE Abbottabad | biseabbottabad.edu.pk | March–April 2026 |
| BISE Kohat | bisekohat.edu.pk | March–April 2026 |
| BISE Bannu | bisebannu.edu.pk | March–April 2026 |
| BISE DI Khan | bisedik.edu.pk | March–April 2026 |
| BISE Malakand | bisemalakand.edu.pk | March–April 2026 |
9th Class Date Sheet 2026 – Sindh & Balochistan Boards
Sindh Board conducts 9th class Matriculation examinations in April. Matriculation results are announced in August. Supplementary exams are held 6 weeks after the Matriculation result.
| Province | BISE Board | Official Website | Exam Period |
| Sindh | BISE Karachi | bsek.edu.pk | April 2026 |
| Sindh | BISE Hyderabad | bisehyd.edu.pk | April 2026 |
| Sindh | BISE Sukkur | bisesuk.edu.pk | April 2026 |
| Sindh | BISE Larkana | biselarkana.edu.pk | April 2026 |
| Balochistan | BISE Quetta | bisquetta.edu.pk | April–May 2026 |
| AJK | BISE Mirpur | bisemirpur.edu.pk | April 2026 |
9th Class Exam Timings & Important Exam Day Rules
Exams for Urdu Compulsory, English Compulsory, Islamiyat Compulsory, Tarjuma-tul-Quran Compulsory, Pakistan Studies Compulsory, Islamiyat Elective, General Science, Mathematics (Science Group), General Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and Computer Science will be held at two different times , First Time at 09:00 AM and Second Time at 02:00 PM. On Friday, the second paper will start at 02:30 PM.
Exam Timings Summary:
| Session | Start Time | Friday Timing |
| Morning Session | 9:00 AM | 9:00 AM |
| Evening Session | 2:00 PM | 2:30 PM |
| Exam Duration | 2 hours 30 minutes (theory) | , |
| Arrive By | 30 minutes before paper | Mandatory |
Critical exam day rules every student must follow:
- ✅ Arrive 30 minutes early , late arrivals are not allowed entry under any circumstance
- ✅ Bring original roll number slip , without it, you cannot sit the exam
- ✅ Bring valid school ID card , verification required at entry
- ✅ Check your session (morning or evening) on your roll number slip , not just from the date sheet
- ❌ Mobile phones, smartwatches, and electronic devices strictly banned , confiscation and disqualification possible
- ❌ Do not bring any written material inside the exam hall , board-issue rough sheets only
- ❌ Impersonation , sitting for another student is a criminal offence under PBCC rules
How to Download 9th Class Date Sheet 2026 – Step by Step
Getting the official date sheet PDF from your board website takes less than 2 minutes:
- Identify your board , check your school admission form or previous result card
- Visit the official website , use the URL table above (e.g., biselahore.com for Lahore)
- Look for “Notifications” or “Date Sheet 2026” in the main navigation menu
- Click on “SSC Part-I Annual Exams 2026” or “9th Class Date Sheet 2026”
- Download the PDF , save to your phone and share with classmates
- Cross-check with your roll number slip when you receive it (2–3 weeks before exams)
Private students: The same PBCC date sheet applies to both regular and private candidates. The same testing schedule applies to both private and regular students.
9th Class Total Marks Structure 2026 (All Groups)
Total Marks for 9th Class (Punjab Board): Total Marks: 550. Science Group: 550 marks. Arts / Humanities Group: 550 marks. Theory Exams are included in total marks. Practical Marks are included for Science subjects. The total marks are the same for all Punjab Boards under PBCC.
| Component | Science Group | Arts Group |
| Compulsory Subjects | Urdu, English, Islamiyat, Pak Studies, Maths | Urdu, English, Islamiyat, Pak Studies, Gen Maths |
| Elective Subjects (Science) | Physics, Chemistry, Biology / Computer Science | , |
| Elective Subjects (Arts) | , | Civics, History, Geography, Literature, Home Eco |
| Theory Marks | Included in 550 | Included in 550 |
| Practical Marks | Included in 550 | Not applicable |
| Total | 550 marks | 550 marks |
10th Class Exams Come First – Important Timeline
Many students and parents are surprised to learn that 10th class exams are always held before 9th class in Punjab. According to the confirmed schedule, Class 10 (SSC Part II – composite) exams will begin on March 27, 2026, and Class 9 (SSC Part I) exams will start on April 14, 2026.
| Class | Exam Start Date | Exam End Date |
| 10th Class (SSC Part-II) | 27 March 2026 | April 2026 |
| 9th Class (SSC Part-I) | 17 April 2026 | 8 May 2026 |
| Practical Exams | 17 April 2026 onwards | School level |
| Results (Expected) | July–August 2026 | , |
This sequence ensures 10th class students (who face composite board exams) have the examination hall first without interference from the larger 9th class student pool.
Smart Exam Preparation Tips for 9th Class 2026
With exams starting 17 April, students have time to prepare strategically. Students should prepare smartly by following these exam preparation strategies: Start revision with compulsory subjects because they carry significant marks.
Divide study time based on exam gaps given in the schedule. Practice past papers and numerical problems for science subjects. Make short notes for quick revision before exams. Maintain a healthy routine with proper sleep to stay focused.
Here is a subject-priority study plan based on the 2026 date sheet:
| Priority | Subjects | Strategy |
| Week 1 (Now) | Urdu, English, Islamiyat | Revise grammar rules, essays, important topics |
| Week 2 | Pakistan Studies, Mathematics | Practice past papers and numerical questions |
| Week 3 | Physics, Chemistry | Solve numerical problems, revise formulas |
| Week 4 | Biology, Computer Science | Learn definitions, diagrams, and short answers |
| Final Days | All subjects | Revision only , no new chapters |
Golden exam rules:
- ✅ Solve 5 years of past papers , PBCC repeat question patterns regularly
- ✅ Attempt all parts of a question , partial marks are awarded even for incomplete answers
- ✅ Write neat and clear , examiners reward legible handwriting in subjective papers
- ✅ Manage time wisely , allocate 2 minutes per mark in theory papers
- ❌ Do not study until 3 AM , a well-rested mind retains more than a sleep-deprived one
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: What is the 9th class date sheet 2026 for all Punjab boards? The PBCC has announced that 9th class annual exams 2026 for all Punjab boards will start on 17 April 2026 and end on 8 May 2026. Morning papers begin at 9:00 AM and evening papers at 2:00 PM (2:30 PM on Fridays).
Q: Are the 9th class exam dates the same for Lahore, Rawalpindi, and Faisalabad boards? Yes. All Punjab boards follow the single PBCC unified date sheet. BISE Lahore, BISE Rawalpindi, BISE Faisalabad, BISE Gujranwala, and all other Punjab boards hold exams on exactly the same dates.
Q: When will 9th class roll number slips be issued in 2026? Roll number slips are normally issued 2–3 weeks before the exam start date. For 2026 exams starting April 17, expect roll number slips in late March or early April 2026. Download from your board’s official website.
Q: Do private students follow the same 9th class date sheet as regular students? Yes. The same PBCC date sheet applies to both regular school-enrolled students and private candidates. Private students appear at designated government exam centres.
Q: When do 10th class exams start in 2026? Class 10 (SSC Part-II) exams begin on 27 March 2026 , approximately three weeks before the 9th class exams start on 17 April. Punjab boards always conduct 10th class exams before 9th class.
Q: What are the total marks for the 9th class board exam 2026? The total marks for the 9th class board exam are 550 , the same for both Science and Arts groups across all Punjab boards under PBCC.
Q: What happens if I miss an exam due to illness? Students who miss a paper due to genuine illness must inform their school and board immediately. Boards have a supplementary exam policy , supply exams are typically held 6 weeks after main result announcements for failed or absent students.
Q: Can I check the date sheet on my mobile phone? Yes. Visit your board’s official website (e.g., biselahore.com, bisegrw.com) on your mobile browser, find the Date Sheet section, and download the PDF. The date sheet is free to download.
Final Thoughts
The 9th class date sheet 2026 is now officially announced , exams run from 17 April to 8 May 2026 for all Punjab boards under PBCC. With exactly the right amount of preparation time available before April 17, every student should start structured revision immediately.
Focus on compulsory subjects first, solve past papers daily, confirm your exam session from your roll number slip, and reach the exam centre 30 minutes early every day. This is your first major milestone in Pakistan’s education system , approach it with discipline, consistency, and confidence.
Official Board Websites for Date Sheet Download:
- BISE Lahore: biselahore.com
- BISE Gujranwala: bisegrw.com
- BISE Faisalabad: bisefsd.edu.pk
- BISE Rawalpindi: biserawalpindi.edu.pk
- BISE Multan: bisemultan.edu.pk
- Federal Board: fbise.edu.pk
- All boards: pbcc.edu.pk (PBCC official portal)
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