Punjab Board Announces 2026 Diploma Exams Schedule (New Announcement)

The Punjab Board of Technical Education (PBTE) has officially announced the examination schedule for the First Annual Examinations 2026 for various diploma programs across the province.

According to the official notification, the schedule applies to programs including the Diploma of Associate Engineer (including the Sino-Pak Dual Diploma), Diploma in Dress Designing and Dress Making, and City & Guilds Diploma programs.

The exam timetable and related instructions have been issued to all concerned technical institutions under the guidance of PBTE authorities.

Diploma Exam Schedule 2026

Examination Type	Program	Date
Practical Exams	2nd, 3rd & 4th Year Candidates	April 16, 2026
Theory Exams	All Years	June 29, 2026

Practical examinations will be conducted first for senior-year candidates, while theory exams for all enrolled students will begin later in June.

Officials have advised students to confirm their exam centers and schedules through their respective institutions to avoid any confusion.

Examination Fee Submission Schedule

PBTE has also announced clear deadlines for submission of examination forms and fees.

Fee Type	Deadline
Single Fee Submission	Until March 11, 2026
Double Fee Submission	Until March 18, 2026
Triple Fee Submission	Until March 27, 2026
Hardship Cases	Until April 7, 2026 (Rs. 500 per day fine)

After the triple-fee deadline, candidates may submit forms under hardship cases until April 7, subject to a penalty of Rs. 500 per day.

No admission forms will be accepted after the final deadline.

Golden Chance Candidates

Candidates appearing under the Golden Chance category have separate fee deadlines:

Category	Deadline
Golden Chance Fee Submission	Until March 27, 2026
Hardship Cases (Golden Chance)	Until April 7, 2026 (Rs. 500 per day fine)

Authorities have clarified that Golden Chance applicants must follow the same penalty rules for late submissions.

Official Authority & Notification

The examination schedule has been issued under the direction of:

PBTE Chairman Dr. Faisal Mahmood
Controller of Examinations Irfan Qasim Malik

The notification has been officially circulated to all affiliated technical institutes across Punjab to ensure smooth implementation.

Students are advised to complete their registration, submit fees on time, and prepare according to the announced timetable to avoid penalties or disqualification.