Officially Anuccend Punjab extends admission deadline for Matric Exams 2026, giving students across the province much-needed breathing room. The update, which came through a PBCC notification issued on 26 November 2025, has brought relief to thousands of students who were struggling to complete paperwork and fee submissions on time.
This latest decision has quickly become a hot topic among students, parents, and teachers, especially because Matric exams are one of the most crucial academic milestones in Pakistan.
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Punjab Extends Admission Deadline for Matric Exams
Initially, the final date to submit forms with a single fee was 27 November. However, due to the high number of pending applications and repeated requests from schools, Punjab Boards Committee of Chairmen (PBCC) has now pushed the deadline to 10 December 2025.
The extension isn’t just for single-fee submissions. The double and triple fee deadlines have also been revised, giving students multiple chances to submit forms without stress.
Matric Exams New Fee Submission Schedule (Updated)
| Fee Type | New Last Date | Previous Date |
| Single Fee | 10 December 2025 | 27 November 2025 |
| Double Fee | 23 December 2025 | 14 December 2025 |
| Triple Fee | 6 January 2026 | 28 December 2025 |
When Will the Matric Exams Start?
PBCC has confirmed that the SSC Part-II (Matric) First Annual Examination 2026 will officially begin on 3 March 2026. All educational boards in Punjab — including Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Gujranwala, Bahawalpur, and DG Khan — will follow the exact same schedule.
This unified timeline ensures fairness and allows schools to plan revision sessions more effectively.
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Why Did Punjab Matric Exams Extend the Deadline?
Although the PBCC has not issued a detailed explanation, sources say the decision was made due to:
- Delayed school registrations
- Heavy online traffic on board websites
- Students’ difficulty in arranging documentation
- Ongoing school activities affecting form submission timelines
This extension is widely seen as a student-friendly move, especially for those who were worried about missing the deadline.
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Who Should Take Advantage of This Extension?
If you fall under any of the categories below, this update is especially important for you:
- Students still waiting for school clearance
- Students who missed the first deadline due to financial issues
- Students whose online forms were stuck or pending
- Students studying in private institutes with delayed administrative processes
To avoid last-minute rush, students are encouraged to submit their forms well before the final dates.
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Matric Exams Timeline Summary for All Punjab Boards
| Task / Event | Date |
| Single Fee Form Submission | Until 10 Dec 2025 |
| Double Fee Form Submission | Until 23 Dec 2025 |
| Triple Fee Form Submission | Until 6 Jan 2026 |
| Matric Exams Start | 3 March 2026 |
Final Thoughts
The extension of admission deadlines for the Matric Exams 2026 is a big relief for thousands of students across Punjab. With the new schedule now in place, students have more time to prepare, arrange documents, and submit their fees without unnecessary pressure. However, delaying submissions till the very last day still brings the risk of system load or form errors, so early submission is strongly recommended.