The Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) have officially announced the dates for the entrance exam for Phase-I of the newly launched Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence (NSSE). This competitive academic network has been built with the vision of Chief Minister Punjab Maryam Nawaz Sharif and Provincial Education Minister Rana Sikandar Hayat and to offer tech-enabled and international standard facilities in the local Tehsils.
In case you registered your child at any one of these newly established branches like the campus in Lahore, Jhang, Malwal, Minchinabad or Layyah, it is vital to keep in track the timeline of testing. This is a comprehensive guide that details the full testing breakdown, mark distributions and all required documents for Phase-I.
Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence Official Testing Dates and Timings for Phase-I
| Day 1 Date | Wednesday, July 8, 2026 |
| Day 1 Grades | Class 1 to Class 4 |
| Day 2 Date | Thursday, July 9, 2026 |
| Day 2 Grades | Class 5 to Class 9 |
| Reporting Time | 09:30 AM |
| Test Starts | 10:30 AM |
| Total Duration | 90 Minutes (1.5 Hours) |
Test Format and Subject Breakdown
The entrance paper evaluates the foundational academic aptitude and analytical skills of the students. For higher grades (Class 6 to Class 9), the structural assessment framework is designed as follows:
- Total Marks: 50 Marks
- Subject-Wise Weightage:
- English: 15 Marks
- Mathematics: 15 Marks
- Urdu: 10 Marks
- General Science: 10 Marks
- Testing Mode: Conventional paper-based format consisting of multiple-choice questions (MCQs) and simple short-answer questions.
- Note: There is no negative marking for incorrect answers.
Mandatory Instructions for Parents and Candidates
Parents are responsible for ensuring that children follow these PEF testing guidelines to avoid problems at the gate or disqualification:
Strictly, the candidate’s original NADRA B-Form (or a good legible and clean photocopy) must be presented at the registration desk for NADRA B-Form Verification. This document shall be the requisite for any student to be allowed to enter the Examination Hall.
Students should bring their own rigid (not a foldable) clipboard, and standard black ballpoints or pointers. Shared stationery is not allowed inside the exam halls.
Income Limit Update: To ensure maximum accessibility for working-class families, PEF has expanded the baseline family income eligibility cap up to PKR 200,000 per month for these free, high-end public schools.
The Phase-I Nawaz Sharif School of Eminence Admission Test is the gateway to an elite, tech-centric public education. Ensure your child is fully rested and prepared according to the July 8 and July 9 timelines. Make sure to arrive at your prospective campus well before the 09:30 AM reporting cutoff to ensure a smooth registration process.
