Key Takeaways
- PECTAA announced the schedule for the first-term School-Based Assessment (SBA) 2026-27.
- Assessments for Grades 1 to 8 will take place from September 18 to 30, 2026.
- Students will sit for assessments in various subjects across two shifts each day.
The Punjab Education Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) has released the date sheet for the first-term School-Based Assessment (SBA) 2026-27 for students in Grades 1 to 8. The assessments will commence on September 18, 2026, and conclude on September 30, 2026.
The assessments will be conducted in two shifts: the morning shift from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and the afternoon shift from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., with an exception on Fridays where the afternoon shift will run from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Subjects covered in the assessments include English, Urdu, Mathematics, Science, General Knowledge, Islamiyat/Ethics, Nazra Quran, Social Studies, Computer/Arabic, History and Geography, Tarjuma-tul-Quran-ul-Majeed, Tajveedi Qaida, and optional subjects.
PECTAA has ensured a structured schedule, with different subjects allocated for each grade on the first day of the assessments. The final assessments for Grades 4 to 8 will take place on September 30, 2026, marking the conclusion of the first-term schedule.
The assessment process is designed to evaluate students' understanding and progress in their respective subjects, providing valuable feedback to both students and educators.
Parents and guardians are advised to ensure their children are prepared and present for the assessments, as the results will contribute to their overall academic performance and future evaluations.
The schedule has been meticulously planned to accommodate all students, ensuring a fair and consistent assessment process across the province.
PECTAA's commitment to educational excellence and the continuous improvement of the education system is evident in the detailed and well-structured assessment schedule.





