A tentative date sheet for the Punjab Class 9 Annual Examinations 2026 (Theory – Part I) has appeared online, giving students an early overview of the expected examination schedule. According to the circulating information, the exams are likely to begin in the third week of April 2026 and conclude in the first half of May.
As per the provisional plan, the annual examinations are expected to start with the English paper on Friday, April 17, 2026. The final paper is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026, covering different elective subjects. The schedule applies to students appearing under the Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Punjab.
Tentative Class 9 Examination Schedule 2026 (Punjab Boards)
| Subject | Day | Date |
|---|---|---|
| English | Friday | 17 April 2026 |
| Urdu Literature / Elements of Home Economics | Monday | 20 April 2026 |
| Computer Science / Biology | Tuesday | 21 April 2026 |
| Ethics / Translation of Holy Quran | Wednesday | 22 April 2026 |
| Economics / Poultry Farming / Computer Hardware | Thursday | 23 April 2026 |
| General Science / Chemistry | Friday | 24 April 2026 |
| Pakistan Studies / Geography / Fish Farming | Monday | 27 April 2026 |
| Arabic / Health & Physical Education / Clothing & Textiles | Tuesday | 28 April 2026 |
| Urdu / Geography of Pakistan | Wednesday | 29 April 2026 |
| Islamiat (Compulsory) | Thursday | 30 April 2026 |
| Mathematics / General Mathematics | Monday | 4 May 2026 |
| Punjabi / Wood Work / Art & Model Drawing | Tuesday | 5 May 2026 |
| Physiology & Hygiene / Islamic History / History of Pakistan / Environmental Studies / Education | Wednesday | 6 May 2026 |
| Physics | Thursday | 7 May 2026 |
| Civics / Persian / Geometrical & Technical Drawing / Business Studies / Food & Nutrition / Commercial Geography | Friday | 8 May 2026 |
The tentative date sheet suggests a well-spaced examination pattern, allowing students short gaps between most papers. Science and mathematics subjects appear toward the later part of the schedule, giving candidates additional preparation time.
Important Notice for Students
Education authorities have not officially issued this date sheet so far. The BISE Punjab boards have yet to confirm the schedule. Students, parents, and teachers are strongly advised to treat this information as provisional and avoid relying on it for final planning.
Once approved, the official Class 9 date sheet for 2026 will be published on the respective Punjab board websites, including Lahore, Gujranwala, Multan, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan boards. Regular updates and notifications will follow through official channels.
Students are encouraged to continue their exam preparation according to the syllabus while keeping an eye on official announcements for the confirmed schedule.
