The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE) has announced the date sheet for its 2026 second annual Higher Secondary School Certificate (HSSC) Part 1 and Part 2 examinations, with written papers scheduled from 12 November to 17 December.
According to the schedule, issued on 12 October, examinations will take place in the afternoon session from 14:00 to 17:00. Candidates have been instructed to report to their examination centres by 13:30.
The examinations will cover a range of subjects for both HSSC Part I and Part II students, including mathematics, physics, chemistry, biology, English and computer science.
Mathematics-II is scheduled for the opening day on 12 November, alongside papers in home nursing, geography, elective Urdu and commercial geography.
Physics-I will follow on 13 November, while English (Compulsory)-II is scheduled for 14 November.
The timetable also includes examinations in compulsory Urdu, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Education, Translation of the Holy Quran and other subjects.
Biology-I is listed for 24 November, followed by Physics-II on 26 November. Mathematics-I is scheduled for 28 November, while Chemistry-II will take place on 30 November.
December examinations will cover subjects including computer science, biology, chemistry, economics, English, statistics, Islamic history, accounting, fine arts and home economics.
Sundays on 15, 22 and 29 November, and 6 and 13 December, have been designated as closed days in the published timetable.
Alongside the written examinations, FBISE has included Practical Based Assessment (PBA) components for subjects including physics, chemistry, biology and computer science.
These assessments are scheduled on designated dates between 27 November and 17 December.
Separate practical examinations for relevant subjects not covered by the PBA system are due to begin on 21 December, according to the announcement.
Some practical papers have also been identified for candidates appearing in failure or improvement categories, with examination durations varying by subject.
FBISE has urged candidates to review the official date sheet carefully, particularly because some subjects have separate paper codes for different syllabus versions and course patterns.
Students should ensure that their registered subjects, examination dates and relevant paper codes match the entries in the published schedule.
Mobile phones and smartwatches are prohibited inside examination centres. Candidates have been advised to follow the board’s examination rules and arrive before the reporting deadline.
The complete date sheet is available through the official website of the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Islamabad. Students should consult the published document for their individual examination details and any subsequent updates.
