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

1. Ramadan Schedule: Exams will be conducted during Ramadan, with Eid-ul-Fitr holidays from March 29 to April 3, 2025
2. Class 9 Examinations: Will begin from March 25, 2025, starting with English compulsory
3. Results Timeline: Expected announcement by July 15, 2025
4. 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.

FAQs

1. What is the registration fee for matric in 2025?

The expected registration fee for regular matric students (9th & 10th) under the Punjab Board in 2025 is around PKR 1,000–1,200 per part. Private students may pay slightly more, depending on their board and subject combinations.

2. What is the date of the 9th exam in 2025?

The 9th class board exams under BISE Punjab are expected to start in the third week of March 2025, usually after the 10th class papers conclude.

3. What is the timing of Punjab Board Paper 2025?

Punjab Board exams are typically held in two shifts:

• Morning: 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM
• Evening: 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM (Fridays: 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM)

4. What is the date of 10 class board exams?

The 10th class exams are expected to begin from the first or second week of March 2025, depending on the final schedule issued by BISE Lahore and other boards.

5. What is the date of matric exam 2025?

The complete matric exam schedule (9th + 10th) for Punjab Board 2025 will span from early March to early April 2025, including both written and practical papers.

6. What is the pass mark for Lahore Board 2025?

As per the latest PMDC and BISE policies, the pass percentage for each subject is 40% for Lahore Board and other Punjab boards in 2025.

7. Is Punjab board hard?

Punjab Board exams are considered moderately challenging, but students who study the prescribed textbooks (especially Punjab Textbook Board) and solve past papers regularly usually perform well.

8. What are the passing marks for matric Punjab board exam?

To pass the matriculation exam, a student must score at least 40% in each subject, including theory and practical components (where applicable).

9. What is the date of the 12th class board exam in 2025?

The 12th class (2nd Year) exams are expected to commence in May 2025, typically following the conclusion of 11th class exams.