New Updates: ADA & DAE Part 1 & Part 2 Date Sheet 2026 has been announced officially. ADA exams at the University of Karachi will begin on 10 June 2026. DAE practicals shall be starting from October 24th, 2026, for PBTE Lahore, along with theory paper likely around the same time.
ADA & DAE Part 1 & Part 2 Date Sheet 2026
| Program | University / Board | Date Sheet Announced On | Part 1 Exam Start | Part 2 Exam Start | Notes / Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ADA (Associate Degree in Arts) | University of Karachi (UoK) | 06 June 2026 | 10 June 2026 | 10 June 2026 | Official PDF available |
| ADA (Other Universities) | PU, IUB, etc. | Expected 2026 | Expected 2026 | Expected 2026 | Check your university’s official site for updates |
| DAE (Diploma of Associate Engineering) | PBTE Lahore | 23 October 2026 | Expected Oct 2026 (Theory) | 24 October 2026 (Practical) | Practical exam schedule released; theory schedule expected |
| DAE (Other Boards) | Sindh, KP, Balochistan | Expected 2026 | Expected 2026 | Expected 2026 | Check your regional Board of Technical Education for updates |
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) – ADA & DAE 2026
- When will the ADA Part 1 & Part 2 exams in 2026 begin?
- University of Karachi (UoK): 10th of June,
- Other universities (PU, IUB, etc.): Expected in 2026 – Check the respective University websites.
- When will the DAE Part 1 & Part 2 exams 2026 begin?
- PBTE Lahore (Practical
- PBTE Lahore (Theory): Approximately around October 2026 — to be checked on the PBTE website.
- Other Provincial Boards (Sindh, KP, Balochistan): Check websites of respective Board of Technical Education.
- Where can I download the date sheet?
- ADA (University Based): From your university’s “Examination → Date Sheet” area.
- Example: UoK ADA Date Sheet
- DAE (Board-based): Take from your Board of Technical Education website.
- Example: PBTE DAE Date Sheet
- Do the Part 1 and Part 2 exams take place on the same dates?
- Normally, the ADA exams for Part 1 and Part 2 are held together or in sequence.
- For DAE, the practical and theory exams may occur on different dates.
- Are private students eligible to appear in ADA and/or DAE 2026 exams?
- Yes, both government and private students can appear after submission of admission forms before the deadline within the university/board.
- In what way should I prepare using the date sheet?
- The actual dates may vary for each subject. Please check the PDF.
- Organize your study plan by starting with exams scheduled for earlier dates.
- Be aware of practical exams vs theory exams.
- Make sure that the roll number slips and admission forms are prepared before the examination dates.
- Where do I get the updates if there is a delay in the date sheet?
- Official Web Sites on ADA for Universities. Provincial Board of Technical Education Websites for DAE. Trusted education portals such as ilmkidunya.com also share official notifications.