Supplementary Exams 2026: Chances, Schedule, Syllabus & New Policy for Matric and Inter
Students searching for information about supplementary exams 2026 often want to know the rules, number of chances, syllabus, fees, and exam schedule. The Punjab Boards have introduced a revised supplementary (compartment / second annual) examination policy for Matric (SSC) and Intermediate (HSSC) students. This article explains the official policy in simple language for students, parents, and teachers.
The Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education have implemented a revised Supplementary / Compartment / Second Annual Examination Policy for 2026 for Matric (SSC) and Intermediate (HSSC) students. This policy clearly defines the rules related to supplementary subjects, number of chances, syllabus, paper pattern, fees, and examination schedule.
This guide explains the complete policy in a clear and professional manner for students, parents, and educators.
Who Should Appear in Supplementary Exams 2026?
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Students failing in one or more subjects
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Students below passing marks
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Matric and Intermediate candidates of Punjab Boards
Punjab Boards Included in This Policy
The policy applies uniformly to all nine Punjab Boards, including:
- BISE Bahawalpur
- BISE Dera Ghazi Khan
- BISE Faisalabad
- BISE Gujranwala
- BISE Lahore
- BISE Multan
- BISE Rawalpindi
- BISE Sahiwal
- BISE Sargodha
What Is a Supplementary or Compartment Examination?
A Supplementary (Supply) or Compartment Examination is awarded when a student fails in one or more subjects in the First Annual Examination, or when the obtained marks are below the passing criteria.
Whether a student fails in one subject or multiple subjects, it is treated as a supplementary case, and the student must reappear in those failed subjects.
When Do Supplementary Chances Start?
According to the 2026 policy, an important clarification has been made:
➡️ The three supplementary chances officially start only after the declaration of the Part-II result.
If a student receives a supplementary in Part-I, the student will:
- Appear in Part-II examinations, and
- Simultaneously appear in the failed Part-I supplementary subjects
Only after the Part-II result is announced, the three chances of supplementary are counted.
Number of Supplementary Chances
After the Part-II result, students are allowed three chances to clear their supplementary subjects.
If a student fails to pass the supplementary subjects within these three chances, regardless of whether the failure is in one subject or more, the student will be required to reappear in all subjects of both Part-I and Part-II.
Syllabus for Supplementary Examinations
The syllabus for supplementary exams remains the same as that of the First Annual Examination.
This includes:
- The same syllabus
- The same textbooks
- The same course content
Even if the board revises or updates the syllabus or books during this period, supplementary candidates will follow the old syllabus they originally studied.
Paper Pattern and Pairing Scheme
The paper pattern and pairing scheme for supplementary examinations will be exactly the same as those used in the First Annual Examination.
No changes are introduced in:
- Question format
- Marks distribution
- Pairing scheme
Change of Books or Syllabus During the Period
If new books or a revised syllabus are introduced after the First Annual Examination, they will not apply to supplementary candidates. The examination will be conducted strictly according to the original syllabus.
Admission Fee Policy
Students appearing in supplementary examinations must submit the full admission fee, irrespective of:
- One supplementary subject
- Two supplementary subjects
- Three or more supplementary subjects
No fee concession is allowed under Punjab Boards’ rules.
Examination Schedule for Supplementary Candidates
No separate supplementary exams are conducted in Pakistan.
Supplementary candidates appear in:
- First Annual Examination (usually held in March–April)
- Second Annual Examination (usually held in September–October)
These are the only officially conducted examination sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions – Supplementary Exams 2026
Q1: How many chances are given for supplementary exams in 2026?
According to the Punjab Boards’ policy, students are allowed three supplementary chances after the declaration of the Part-II result. If a student fails to clear the subjects within these chances, they must reappear in all subjects of Part-I and Part-II.
Q2: When will supplementary exams be held in 2026?
There are no separate supplementary exam sessions. Supplementary candidates appear in:
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First Annual Examination (March–April)
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Second Annual Examination (September–October)
Q3: Is the syllabus different for supplementary exams 2026?
No. The syllabus, books, and paper pattern for supplementary exams remain exactly the same as the First Annual Examination.
Q4: Who can appear in matric supplementary exams 2026?
Students who:
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Fail in one or more subjects
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Obtain marks below passing criteria
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Belong to any Punjab Board
