The FBISE HSSC date sheet 2026 for the second annual examinations is out. The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad, issued the official timetable on 12 October 2026, confirming that written papers for HSSC Part I and Part II will run from 12 November to 17 December 2026 — all in the afternoon session. If you are appearing in the improvement or supplementary exams, here is the complete schedule, the key dates to circle, and the exam-day rules the board has spelled out.
The Official Schedule at a Glance
According to the FBISE notification carried by Pakistan Observer (13 October 2026) and Result.pk, the key facts are:
- Board: Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad
- Exam: HSSC Part I and Part II, Second Annual Examination 2026
- Date sheet issued: 12 October 2026
- Written exams: 12 November – 17 December 2026
- Session: Afternoon only — 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily
- Reporting time: candidates must reach their centre by 1:30 PM
Key Paper Dates (First Two Weeks)
The board opens the session with mathematics and physics before moving into compulsory languages. The dates confirmed in the published schedule are:
- 12 November: Mathematics-II (alongside papers in home nursing, geography, elective Urdu and commercial geography)
- 13 November: Physics-I
- 14 November: English (Compulsory)-II
- 15 November: Sunday — closed
- 22 November: Sunday — closed
- 24 November: Biology-I
- 26 November: Physics-II
- 28 November: Mathematics-I
- 30 November: Chemistry-II
December papers continue across all streams — science, humanities and commerce — covering computer science, biology, chemistry, economics, English, statistics, Islamic history, accounting, fine arts and home economics. Compulsory subjects in the mix include Urdu, Pakistan Studies, Islamic Education and Translation of the Holy Quran. Closed days: Sundays on 15, 22 and 29 November and 6 and 13 December — no papers on these dates.
Important Exam-Day Rules
- No gadgets: mobile phones, smartwatches and all unauthorised electronic devices are strictly banned inside examination halls.
- Match your paper code: the date sheet carries separate paper codes for the regular and older course patterns — verify that the code on your question paper matches your registered subject and syllabus version before you start writing.
- Overseas candidates: papers at overseas centres run on synchronised timings already communicated by the board — confirm your local reporting time with your centre.
- Download the official sheet: rely on the timetable posted on the FBISE website (fbise.edu.pk) or your board's notice board; third-party copies can carry typos.
What Students Should Do Next
With under a month to the first paper, plan backwards from the dates above. Students appearing in the second annual are typically either improving marks for university merit or clearing supplementary subjects — either way, your performance feeds directly into HSSC-based merit for NUST, FAST, COMSATS and other universities. Work out exactly how many marks you need by running the numbers on StudyCalc's Merit Calculator and CGPA to Percentage tools.
Three practical steps: (1) print the official date sheet and pin your own subjects; (2) revise past papers in the 2:00–5:00 PM slot so your concentration peaks at exam time; (3) get your roll number slip from the board portal as soon as it is released and confirm your centre location in advance.
Background: Why a Second Annual Session Matters
FBISE, like the provincial boards, runs two HSSC exam sessions a year. The first annual (May/June) serves the regular cohort; the second annual (November/December) is the safety net — improvement-of-marks candidates who want a better aggregate for university admissions, and supplementary candidates who need to clear failed subjects without losing an academic year. For students targeting admissions that factor HSSC marks into merit formulas, the second annual is effectively a second chance at the same year's merit list.
FAQs: FBISE HSSC 2nd Annual Exams 2026
When do the FBISE HSSC 2nd annual exams 2026 start?
Written examinations start on 12 November 2026 and run until 17 December 2026, per the date sheet issued by FBISE on 12 October 2026.
What time are the FBISE 2nd annual papers held?
All papers are in the afternoon session, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM. Candidates must report to their examination centre by 1:30 PM.
Which paper is first on 12 November 2026?
Mathematics-II opens the session, alongside papers in home nursing, geography, elective Urdu and commercial geography.
Are exams held on Sundays?
No. Sundays (15, 22 and 29 November; 6 and 13 December) are marked as closed days in the official schedule.
Can mobile phones be taken into the exam hall?
No — FBISE has strictly banned mobile phones, smartwatches and unauthorised electronic gadgets from all examination halls.
Sources
- Pakistan Observer — "FBISE Inter Part 1, 2 Annual Second Annual Date Sheet 2026" (13 October 2026): date sheet issuance date, 12 Nov–17 Dec exam window, 2–5 PM session, reporting time, paper-by-paper dates, closed Sundays, gadget ban.
- Result.pk — "FBISE HSSC Date Sheet 2026 Out Exam Schedule Released" (updated ~16 October 2026): corroborates the 12 November start, afternoon session timings and conduct rules.
Note: candidates should cross-check their individual subjects, dates and paper codes against the official date sheet on fbise.edu.pk before the exams.
