Punjab Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat has clarified that the government is not considering any proposal to introduce online classes in schools.

Speaking about the academic schedule, the minister said that annual examinations in government schools will begin on March 9, while the matriculation exams will start on March 27. He stressed that the education department is continuing with its planned examination schedule without any changes.

The minister explained that after the matriculation exams, examinations in colleges and universities are expected to begin in the last week of April. These exams will be followed by the Intermediate Part I and Part II annual examinations in May.

According to the minister, the examination cycle will continue after the intermediate exams as well. Students studying in private institutions will then appear in O Level and A Level examinations, which are conducted under international examination systems.

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Rana Sikandar Hayat emphasized that preparing students for annual examinations through online classes is not a practical option at this stage. He said the current academic activities require regular classroom engagement to ensure proper preparation for upcoming exams.

He further stated that all educational institutions across Punjab will continue normal academic activities and there is no plan to shift to virtual learning. Schools, colleges and universities will operate according to their regular schedules.

The minister’s clarification comes amid speculation about possible online classes due to changing conditions in the region. However, officials have confirmed that the academic system will proceed as usual with in-person classes and examinations.