Matric exams in Punjab may take place after Ramadan next year, as the provincial education authorities review a proposal to shift the schedule, according to a report by City42.
The suggestion came after concerns that nearly 2.5 million students across the province struggle to prepare for exams during the fasting month. Officials in the Higher Education Department have begun examining the recommendation sent by the provincial education minister.
Earlier in November, the department announced that Matric exams will begin on March 3, 2026, while intermediate board examinations will start on May 5.
According to estimates, Eid-ul-Fitr will fall on 19 or 20 March, 2026 while Ramadan is expected to begin on 18 February, 2026. Moving the exams to the period after Eid is being discussed to avoid any clash with the holy month.
In Lahore alone, more than 300,000 candidates appear in the matric exams every year.
Teachers say many students face difficulty in maintaining study routines during fasting hours. They believe holding exams after Ramadan would give students a fair chance to revise properly and to focus on both religious duties and exam preparation without pressure.
صحیح گل اے مینوں یاد اے2013 چے میٹرک دوجے ٹایم آخری پیپر مطالعہ پاکستان دا سی خوشی نال آخری پیپر دین گے اوتھے کم پے گیا پیپر لیک کر گیا ۔۔پہلے ٹایم جیناں دیتا او خوش تے اسی چموس لگ رہے سی
Much needed. I lodged this complaint with the IBCC as well last year.
such a stupid decision to force students to give exams in Ramazan when you can easily shift it 15 days later to avoid Ramazan.
A very good decision indeed. Kids will be able to focus on their studies.
Good Decision.. it is very difficult to manage pick and drop in Ramadan.
Paper Eid sa phala hno
Mucch needed lodged this complain
Exam will be finished before eid
Yepp! This is very helpful to students because they will got extra 19-20 days for their preparation as their summer vacations 2025 were also extended.
Yes I am agree too, government should held exams after Ramzan so that students pay proper attention on their both religious and exam duties.
Good morning