All educational boards in Punjab have officially issued the date sheet for 9th and 10th class annual examinations. Thousands of students are now preparing according to the newly announced schedule.
According to the date sheet, 10th class annual exams will begin from March 27. The first papers will be Arabic, Commercial Geography and History. The last paper of matric will be held on April 16 for Punjabi and Islamic History.
Meanwhile, 9th class annual exams will start from April 17. The first papers will include Economics, Geography, Wood Work and Electrical Wiring. The final paper will be Islamiat Compulsory on May 8.
The schedule also states that matric practical exams will take place from May 12 to May 22. Students have been directed to complete their preparation on time and reach examination centres according to the given dates.
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On the other hand, the Sindh government has revised the exam schedule for 9th and 10th classes across the province. Under the new decision, 10th class exams in Sindh will now begin from April 7, while 9th class exams will start from April 8. Earlier, the exams were scheduled to begin from March 31, but the dates were reconsidered after new instructions.
The announcement has increased excitement and pressure among students. Many are adjusting their study plans to match the new timetable.
The new schedule gives clarity to students. Now they can focus properly on preparation. However, time is short for some subjects. Proper planning will be very important in coming weeks.