"The countdown has begun. With dates now locked, students across Islamabad and federal territories have a clear target for their final preparations."

ISLAMABAD (Jan 03, 2026) – The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has officially released the schedule for the upcoming academic year's biggest event. In a notification issued today, the board confirmed the commencement date for the Secondary School Certificate (SSC) Annual Examinations.

According to the official announcement, the 1st Annual Exams for Matric (Class 9 and 10) will begin on March 31, 2026.

What Students Need to Know

This announcement brings relief to thousands of students and parents who were waiting for clarity on the timeline. With the start date set for late March, students have approximately three months to finalize their revisions.

Key Highlights:

  • Start Date: Tuesday, March 31, 2026.
  • Roll Number Slips: Expected to be uploaded on the FBISE website by the first week of March.
  • Practical Exams: Will commence immediately after the conclusion of theory papers.
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Inter (HSSC) Exams Update

While today's notification focused primarily on Matric students, the Federal Board usually schedules Intermediate (HSSC) exams to follow shortly after. Based on previous trends, the 1st Annual Exams for Inter (Class 11 and 12) are likely to begin in late April or early May 2026.

Advice for Candidates

Education experts advise students to download the detailed date sheet as soon as it is available online. "March 31st is a good date; it avoids the peak of winter but finishes before the intense heat of June," remarked a principal from a leading Islamabad college.

The board has also reminded all affiliated institutions to ensure that internal assessments and practical notebooks are completed well before the deadline.