Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education has officially announced the date sheet for the HSSC Part I and II (1st Annual) Examinations 2026.
According to the board, the exams are set to commence from May 14, 2026. The morning session will be held from 9:00am to 12:00 noon, while the evening session is scheduled from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.
Students have been advised to carefully review their examination schedule and make final preparations accordingly.
Karachi BISE announces intermediate exam dates
The Board of Intermediate Education Karachi earlier today officially announced the schedule for the 2026 annual intermediate examinations.
Chairman Ghulam Hussain Lakho confirmed that the first phase of exams will begin on April 29, 2026.
He stated that admit cards for private candidates have already been dispatched to their home addresses. Candidates who have not yet received their admit cards have been advised to visit the board office on April 27 with necessary documents, including fee receipt, registration card, or matriculation mark sheet, to collect them.
The chairman added that all arrangements for Science groups (Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering) as well as the General Group have been completed. Preparations for Arts (Regular) and Home Economics candidates have also been finalised.
The board has ensured that comprehensive measures are in place to conduct the examinations in a smooth, transparent, and well-organised manner.
Two exam centres blacklisted in Karachi over cheating scandal
Two examination centres were earlier blacklisted after revelations that students were allowed to cheat in exchange for money during matriculation exams.
Following special directives from the provincial minister for universities and boards, Chairman of the Board of Secondary Education Karachi, Ghulam Hussain Sohoo, took strict action against centres compromising exam transparency and blacklisted two private schools.
The action was taken on the instructions of Ismail Rahoo after serious allegations surfaced regarding organised cheating in examination centres.
The education department has also registered a case against corrupt teachers involved in the malpractice, considering the severity of the issue.
According to the Controller of Examinations, a video went viral on social media showing evidence of money being collected from students in exchange for facilitating cheating.
