According to the Punjab Boards, the 1st Year (HSSC Part-I) examinations 2026 are scheduled to begin from 24 May 2026, with papers conducted in both morning and evening sessions. The detailed subject-wise date sheet will be announced soon by the respective boards, and students can expect their roll number slips to be issued around 10 to 15 days prior to the start of exams.
| DATE |
DAY |
SUBJECT |
| 21-05-2026 |
Wednesday |
Physics |
| 23-05-2026 |
Friday |
Tarjuma Tul Quran |
| 26-05-2026 |
Monday |
English |
| 29-05-2026 |
Thursday |
Maths/Biology |
| 2-06-2026 |
Monday |
Chemistry |
| 3-06-2026 |
Tuesday |
Islamiat |
| 4-06-2026 |
Wednesday |
Computer Science |
| 5-06-2026 |
Thursday |
Urdu |
Expected Start Date of 11th Class Exams 2026
According to Punjab Board policies and previous examination trends:
- 11th Class Annual Exams 2026 are expected to begin in March or April 2026
- Exams will be conducted in morning and evening shifts
- Written papers will be held first, followed by practical examinations
The official date sheet confirms the final dates and removes uncertainty for students.
FSC Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering Group
Science students follow a structured and concept-based examination system.
Compulsory Subjects:
- English
- Urdu
- Islamiyat / Ethics
- Pakistan Studies
Major Subjects:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology (Pre-Medical)
- Mathematics (Pre-Engineering)
Science group exams are mostly scheduled in the morning shift due to the technical nature of the papers.
FA (Arts) Group
FA students have a wider range of optional subjects, allowing flexibility in subject selection.
Compulsory Subjects:
- English
- Urdu
- Islamiyat
- Pakistan Studies
Optional Subjects Include:
- Education
- Sociology
- Civics
- Islamiat Elective
- History
- Arabic
- Persian
- Economics
Arts group papers are conducted in both morning and evening shifts, depending on subject combinations.
ICS (Computer Science) Group
ICS combines science and technology-focused subjects.
ICS Subjects:
- English
- Urdu
- Physics
- Mathematics or Statistics
- Computer Science
The ICS date sheet closely follows the science group schedule.
I.Com (Commerce) Group
Commerce students appear in business-related subjects.
I.Com Subjects:
- English
- Urdu
- Principles of Accounting
- Principles of Economics
- Business Mathematics
- Commercial Geography
The Punjab Board ensures balanced gaps between commerce papers for effective preparation.
Exam Timings for 11th Class 2026
Punjab Boards conduct exams in two shifts:
Morning Shift
Evening Shift
Students are advised to reach their exam centers at least 30 minutes before the reporting time mentioned on the roll number slip.
Practical Examination Schedule
After the completion of written exams, the Punjab Board conducts practical examinations for science and computer-related subjects.
Subjects with practical exams include:
- Physics
- Chemistry
- Biology
- Computer Science
How to Check and Download the Date Sheet
Students can access the 1st Year Date Sheet 2026 online by following these steps:
- Visit the official website of your Punjab Board
- Open the “Date Sheet” section
- Select “Intermediate Part 1 – Annual Exams 2026”
- Download the date sheet PDF
Student Response to the Date Sheet Announcement
The release of the 11th Class Date Sheet 2026 usually creates mixed emotions among students. While some feel relieved due to clear exam planning, others feel pressure. However, disciplined preparation transforms stress into confidence.