8th Class Online Test 2026 | PECTA Board Exam Syllabus & Papers

Prepare for PECTA Class 8 Board Exams 2026! Big changes have been announced for the 2026 session! The Punjab Education Curriculum Training and Assessment Authority (PECTA) (formerly PEC) has scheduled the Centralized Board Exams for Class 8 starting February 16, 2026.
Whether you are a government school student appearing for the Board Exam or a private student taking the School Based Assessment (SBA), the paper pattern remains the same. The papers are generated from the Item Bank System (IBS) and strictly follow the Single National Curriculum (SNC).
Here, we provide 100% Free Online Mock Tests for all subjects, covering the SBA & Board Exam Pattern.

8th Class Exam Policy 2026 (PECTA Updates)

For the 2026 session, PECTA has introduced crucial changes:

• Centralized Exams: Government schools will conduct a centralized Board Exam starting February 16, 2026.
• Item Bank System: All papers (Board & SBA) are generated via QR-coded papers from the PECTA database.
• Conceptual Questions: 50% of the paper consists of reasoning-based MCQs (SLOs), moving away from rote learning.

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Prepare for 8th Class Annual Exams 2026 (Govt & Private). The Punjab Education Curriculum Training & Assessment Authority (PECTA) (formerly PEC) has announced the schedule for the 2026 Annual Examinations. Whether you are appearing for the Centralized Board Exam (for Govt Schools) or the School Based Assessment (SBA) (for Private Schools), the paper pattern is the same.

The exams will be based on the Item Bank System (IBS) derived from the Single National Curriculum (SNC). To help you secure high marks, we have provided Subject-Wise Online Mock Tests below.

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Mathematics (Math) Test
General Science Test
Computer Science
English Subject Test
Urdu Subject Test
Pak Studies (History/Geog)
Islamiat (Islamic Studies)

PECTA Board Exam Date Sheet 2026

The official schedule for the 8th Class Centralized Examination has been announced.

Event	Date
Admission Forms Start	November 2025
Exam Start Date	February 16, 2026
Exam End Date	February 24, 2026
Result Announcement	March 31, 2026

Syllabus & Paper Pattern (SNC 2026)

The paper is divided into two sections: Objective (MCQs) and Subjective (CRQs).

Mathematics (Math)

Paper Split: 32 MCQs (48 Marks) + 5 CRQs (52 Marks).

Syllabus: Domain 1 (Numbers & Operations), Domain 2 (Algebra), Domain 3 (Measurement & Geometry), Domain 4 (Data Handling).

Key Change: Focus on “Logical Reasoning” questions from the item bank.

Science (General Science)

Physics: Force, Pressure, Electricity, and Magnetism.

Chemistry: Structure of Atom, Periodic Table, Chemical Reactions.

Biology: Biotechnology, Ecology, Human Organ Systems.

Pattern: Application-based MCQs (not just definitions).

Computer Education

Topics: Emerging Technologies (AI basics), Digital Citizenship, Spreadsheet (Excel), Problem Solving (Algorithms/Flowcharts).

History & Geography

History: Mughal Empire, British Rule, Pakistan Movement.

Geography: Maps, Climate of Pakistan, Environmental Problems.

Note: These are often taken as separate papers or combined under “Social Studies” depending on the school type.

What is the PECTA Item Bank System (IBS)?

The Item Bank is a digital database of thousands of questions created by PECTA.

Standardized Papers: Every school gets a unique paper generated from this bank, but the difficulty level is the same.

QR Codes: Papers now come with QR codes to prevent cheating and ensure authenticity.

How We Help: Our online tests are compiled using the Most Repeated Questions from the PECTA Item Bank 2024-2026.

FAQs

Q: Is the 8th Class Board Exam confirmed for 2026?
A: Yes, for Government Schools, the centralized exam conducted by PECTA starts on Feb 16, 2026. Private schools have the option to adopt this or conduct their own SBA using the PECTA item bank.

Q: Will the paper be from the Textbook or Conceptual?
A: Under the Single National Curriculum (SNC), the paper is SLO-Based (Student Learning Outcomes). This means questions will test your concept, not just book exercises. 50% of the paper will be conceptual.

Q: What is the passing percentage for 2026?
A: The passing percentage is 40% for each subject.

Q: How can I prepare for the “Tarjuma-tul-Quran” paper?
A: This is a new compulsory subject carrying 50 Marks. It includes translation of selected Surahs. We have added a specific section for this above.