The Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority in Lahore has released the official date sheet for the Grade 8 Annual Examination 2026. The exams will be held over four days in March.
According to the schedule, the examinations will begin on March 9, 2026, and continue until March 12, 2026. All papers will take place from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM.
The first exam will be Mathematics on Monday, March 9. On Tuesday, March 10, students will appear for the Urdu paper. The English exam is scheduled for Wednesday, March 11. The final paper, Science, will be conducted on Thursday, March 12.
The authority has also issued important instructions for students. Candidates are not allowed to bring calculators, mobile phones, smart watches, or any other electronic devices into the examination center. Strict action may be taken against those who break the rules.
Students have been advised to reach the examination hall at least 30 minutes before the paper begins. This will help avoid any delay or confusion on exam day.
The authority also made it clear that students must use only the answer booklet provided in the examination hall. The same booklet will be used for both objective and subjective sections. No extra sheets will be given.
In addition, students will not be allowed to leave the examination hall before the paper ends.
Officials said the schedule has been announced early to help students prepare properly. With clear instructions and fixed dates, students can now plan their studies and focus on achieving good results in their annual examinations.