Archive · 1 Jan 2026
Punjab Schools Closed Till January 7
The Punjab School Education Board (PSEB) has announced that all schools in Punjab will remain closed until January 7, 2026, because of a coldwave.
They also released the exam schedule for classes 8, 10, and 12.
Class 8 exams will be from February 17 to February 27, 2026.
Class 10 exams will be from March 6 to April 1, 2026.
Class 12 exams will be from February 17 to April 4, 2026.
All exams will be held from 11 am to 2:15 pm.
This decision was made to keep students safe from the cold weather.
Additionally, the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued guidelines for the conduct of practical examinations, projects, and internal assessments for the academic session 2025-26.
Schools must ensure they follow these guidelines to avoid any issues.
Punjab schools to remain closed until January 7, 2026, due to coldwave.
PSEB released the date sheet for practical and written exams for Classes 8, 10, and 12.
Class 8 exams scheduled from February 17 to February 27, 2026.
Class 10 exams scheduled from March 6 to April 1, 2026.
Class 12 exams scheduled from February 17 to April 4, 2026.
- Who
- Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
- What
- School closure and examination schedule announcement
- When
- December 30, 2025 (announcement), January 7, 2026 (reopening)
- Where
- Punjab, India
- Why
- Due to coldwave conditions
School Closure
Exam Schedule
Closure Duration
School Closure
Schools in Punjab will remain closed until January 7, 2026, due to coldwave conditions.
Exam Schedule
Exams for Classes 8, 10, and 12 have been scheduled starting from February 17, 2026.
- Reason for Closure
- Coldwave
- Closure Duration
- Until January 7, 2026
- Classes Affected
- All classes
- Examination Board
- Punjab School Education Board (PSEB)
- Class 8 Exams
- February 17 to February 27, 2026
- Class 10 Exams
- March 6 to April 1, 2026
- Class 12 Exams
- February 17 to April 4, 2026
- Exam Timing
- 11 am to 2:15 pm