The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has officially released the datesheet for Class 8, Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations for the academic session 2025–26. With this announcement, students across Punjab can now plan their final revision and exam preparation in a more structured manner. According to the board, Class 8 and Class 12 examinations will begin in February 2026, while Class 10 board exams will start in March 2026.
The complete exam schedule is available on the official PSEB website, pseb.ac.in, and applies to both regular and open school candidates. Every year, lakhs of students appear for Punjab Board examinations, making this datesheet a crucial update for students, parents, and schools alike.
As per the official notification:
Class 10 and Class 12 examinations will be conducted in the morning shift
Exam timing: 11:00 AM to 2:15 PM
Students are advised to reach their examination centers well before the reporting time mentioned on their admit cards and strictly follow board guidelines.
The datesheet clearly mentions the first exam for each class:
Class 10: The first paper will be Social Science, scheduled on March 6, 2026
Class 12: The first examination will be Home Science, to be held on February 17, 2026
Knowing the first exam subject helps students prioritize their revision strategy and manage exam stress effectively.
Here are some of the important exam dates for Class 10 students:
March 6, 2026 – Social Science
March 7, 2026 – Vocal Music
March 9, 2026 – Punjabi-A / Punjabi History and Culture
March 11, 2026 – English
March 16, 2026 – Science
March 17, 2026 – Sanskrit, Urdu, German, French, NSQF
March 24, 2026 – Mathematics
March 27, 2026 – Computer Science
Note:
Home Science exam will be conducted on March 30, 2026
Health and Physical Education exam will be held on April 1, 2026
The Class 12 board examinations will span from February to April 2026. Some key subject dates include:
February 17, 2026 – Home Science
February 18, 2026 – Sociology
February 19, 2026 – Psychology
February 20, 2026 – Business Studies
February 25, 2026 – Economics
February 27, 2026 – Accountancy
March 7, 2026 – General English
March 12, 2026 – General Punjabi / Punjab History and Culture
March 18, 2026 – Computer Science
March 25, 2026 – Mathematics
April 1, 2026 – Punjabi Elective, Hindi Elective, English Elective, Urdu
April 2, 2026 – Physical Education and Sports
April 4, 2026 – Chemistry, Dance, NSQF
In addition, vocational subject examinations will be conducted on different dates between February and April 2026, as specified in the detailed datesheet.
With the PSEB Datesheet 2026 now available, students should:
Create a subject-wise revision timetable based on exam gaps
Focus more on high-weightage and weaker topics
Practice previous years’ question papers and sample papers
Improve time management and answer presentation skills
Follow only official updates from the PSEB website
The release of the PSEB Datesheet 2026 marks the final phase of preparation for Punjab Board students. With clear exam dates and sufficient gaps between most papers, students have a good opportunity to revise thoroughly and perform well. Staying disciplined, confident, and consistent during this period will be key to scoring high in the board examinations.
Students are advised to regularly check the official PSEB website for any updates or changes to the examination schedule.
