Punjab Board Matric Exams 2025: Complete Schedule, Fee Submission Dates, and Important Updates
The Punjab Board has released a tentative unified examination schedule for Secondary School Certificate (SSC) 2025, including important dates for fee submission and practical examinations. The schedule encompasses both Class 9 and 10 examinations, with special arrangements considering the Ramadan period. Here's everything students and parents need to know about the upcoming matriculation exams.
Exam Schedule Highlights
- Commencement Date: March 4, 2025
- First Paper: Arabic and History
- Last Paper: Punjabi (March 24, 2025)
- Practical Examinations: Beginning from April 23, 2025
Important Notes for Students
- Ramadan Schedule: Exams will be conducted during Ramadan, with Eid-ul-Fitr holidays from March 29 to April 3, 2025
- Class 9 Examinations: Will begin from March 25, 2025, starting with English compulsory
- Results Timeline: Expected announcement by July 15, 2025
- Practical Examinations: Scheduled to begin from April 23, 2025
Class 10 (Matriculation) Schedule
The matriculation examinations will commence on March 4, 2025, with Arabic and History as the first papers, and conclude on March 24, 2025, with the Punjabi examination. The comprehensive date sheet is as follows:
- March 4: Arabic/History (All Options)
- March 5: English Compulsory (1st Group)
- March 6: Economics/Health & Physical Education
- March 7: Biology/Computer Science/Physics
- March 10: Advanced Islamic Studies (Elective)
- March 11: Tarjama-Tul Quran Ul Majeed/Ethics
- March 12: Islamiyat Compulsory
- March 13: Persian/Civics
- March 14: Chemistry/General Science
- March 17: General Mathematics/Arts Group/Mathematics Science
- March 18: Education
- March 19: Urdu Compulsory
- March 20: Elements of Home Economics
- March 21: Pakistan Studies
- March 24: Punjabi
Class 9 Examinations
Class 9 examinations will begin on March 25, 2025, with English Compulsory as the first paper, and will continue until April 18, 2025, concluding with the Punjabi paper.
Important Dates
- Eid-ul-Fitr Holidays: March 29 to April 3, 2025
- Practical Examinations: Beginning from April 23, 2025
Fee Submission Schedule
- Regular Fee: November 2 to December 6, 2024
- Double Fee: December 7 to December 20, 2024
- Triple Fee: December 21, 2024 to January 2, 2025
Participating Educational Boards
This unified schedule applies to all Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) in Punjab, including:
- Lahore
- Gujranwala
- Faisalabad
- Rawalpindi
- Sargodha
- Multan
- Bahawalpur
- D.G. Khan
- Sahiwal
Guidelines for Students
Students are advised to:
- Submit examination forms within the specified deadlines (late submission will incur additional fees as per the schedule)
- Keep admission cards secure after receipt
- Maintain regular attendance in practical classes
- Begin preparation early and organize study schedules according to the date sheet
The examination schedule has been designed to accommodate both academic requirements and religious observances, with special consideration for the Ramadan period. Students are advised to plan their studies accordingly and make use of the Eid break for revision and preparation.
This unified schedule will be followed by all educational boards across Punjab, ensuring a standardized examination process throughout the province. Students are encouraged to begin their preparation early and follow the date sheet to organize their study schedule effectively.
Note: Students should monitor their respective board's official website for any updates or changes to the examination schedule.
