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Annual board exams of 8th grade to begin from March 9 across PunjabBreaking

February 21, 2026

The annual board examinations of the 8th grade across Punjab will begin from March 9. According to date sheet, the first paper of Mathematics will be taken on March 9. The examination time has been fixed from 9 am to 12 pm. Urdu on March 10, English on March 11, while Science paper will be taken on March 12.

Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) will conduct the examination of 4 subjects while the remaining papers will be taken by the school. All students are instructed to reach the examination center 30 minutes before the given time.

Bringing mobile phones, smart watches and electronic devices to the examination centers are strictly prohibited. Candidates will be required to bring Form B and Roll Number Slip. Students are instructed to bring blue or black ballpoint pen and clipboard.

Students appearing in the mathematics examination will be allowed to bring geometry boxes. No additional sheets will be given during the examination and only the answer copy provided will be used. No candidate will be allowed to leave the examination hall before the end of the examination.

Credit: Independent News Pakistan (INP)