The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons has officially announced the highly-anticipated schedule for the matriculation examinations set to take place in March 2024 across various districts in Punjab. The Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education will be conducting these examinations in Faisalabad, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Gujranwala, Multan, Bahawalpur, DG Khan, Rawalpindi, and Lahore.
According to the recently unveiled date sheet, the first-year matriculation exams will kick off with the English paper scheduled for March 4, followed by Chemistry and General Science on March 6. Physics and Islamic Studies (Optional) set for March 8, while Islamic Studies will held on March 9. Other subjects such as Arabic, Pakistan Studies, Biology, Computer Science, Translation of the Quran, and Urdu will be examine on subsequent dates in March.
In addition, the annual exams for Class 9 will take place, covering subjects like English, Biology, Computer Science, Chemistry, General Science, Physics, Islamic Studies (Optional), Translation of the Quran, Islamic Studies, Arabic, Pakistan Studies, and Urdu from March 20 to April 5.
Acknowledging the concerns raised by students and parents regarding Ramadan, the Boards have demonstrated sensitivity to community sentiments. Meanwhile, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa has also postponed the SSC exams (Ninth and Tenth classes), originally scheduled for March 14, to April 18, 2024.
This decision made following appeals and requests from students and parents who highlighted the potential clash of exam schedules with the sacred month of Ramadan. The Chairman of the Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) Peshawar emphasized the significance of respecting Ramadan and community sentiments during the decision-making process.
The rescheduling of exams in both Punjab and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa aims to accommodate the needs and preferences of students and their families during this crucial examination period. Stay tuned for further updates and best of luck to all the students preparing for their matriculation examinations.
