This is the official 2025 Urdu pairing scheme for 2nd Year (Class 12), covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK). It shows the exact question pattern for the compulsory Urdu paper, with marks for the objective part and every subjective question, taken from the official syllabus.
Urdu is compulsory for every 2nd Year student, no matter which group you are in — Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, or Commerce. Checking the pairing scheme before your board exams tells you exactly how many couplets to prepare from the Nazm and Ghazal sections, which lessons to focus on for the summary questions, and where the bigger marks (Essay, Letter) come from.
Quick Facts
- Class: 2nd Year / 12th Class
- Subject: Urdu
- Year: 2025
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 100 (Objective 20 + Subjective 80)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
Objective — 20 Marks (Question 1)
| Topic | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Prose | Comes from the prose lessons. | 5 |
| Matching & Letters | Matching questions and correct use of letters. | 5 |
| Punctuation | Punctuation marks (Rumooz-o-Auqaf). | 5 |
| Grammar | Auxiliary verbs (Imdadi Afaal). | 5 |
All 20 marks are objective-type.
Subjective — 80 Marks
| Q# | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q.2 (a) | Explanation of couplets from the Nazm (poem) section — explain 2 couplets, plus the poem's and poet's names. | 10 |
| Q.2 (b) | Explanation of couplets from the Ghazal section — select and explain 2 out of 3 given couplets, plus the poet's name. | 10 |
| Q.3 | Explanation of a paragraph with reference to context, including the lesson title and author's name — attempt 1 out of 2 given paragraphs. | 15 |
| Q.4 | Summary of a lesson — write the summary of any 1 out of 2 given lessons (one from the first half of the book, one from the remaining half), including the author's name. | 10 |
| Q.5 | Summary of the Nazm (poem), including the poet's name. | 5 |
| Q.6 | Write an Essay on any 1 out of 3 given topics. | 20 |
| Q.7 | Write a Letter on the given topic. | 10 |
Attempt every subjective question listed above; choice only applies within the sub-parts noted.
Important Things to Know
- The Essay question alone is worth 20 marks — practise full essays on common topics, not just outlines.
- Q.2 (Nazm and Ghazal) together carry 20 marks — memorize the poet names along with the couplets.
- Q.4 (Lesson Summary) draws from two halves of the book — prepare a summary from each half, not just one.
- Punctuation and auxiliary verbs are worth 10 marks combined in the objective part — don’t skip grammar revision.
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Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for all 2nd Year (12th Class) students under Punjab Boards and AJK, regardless of group — Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, or Commerce — since Urdu is a compulsory paper for everyone.
Applicable Boards
This pairing scheme applies directly to all Punjab Boards — Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan — as well as Azad Kashmir (AJK), which follows the same Punjab textbook and exam pattern.
FAQs
Is this pairing scheme for 2nd Year (12th Class) students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for 2nd Year / 12th Class Urdu, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2025 exams.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for 2nd Year students, but 1st Year students can refer to it to see how the paper pattern is structured across both years.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2025 pairing scheme as issued for Punjab Boards.
Does it include solved exercises?
No, this is a pairing scheme showing the exam paper pattern and marks distribution, not a solved guide or notes.
Note: pairing schemes are exam guidance, not a guaranteed paper pattern. Full details: freebooks.pk/disclaimer
Study Resources for Urdu 2nd Year
Free exam-preparation resources for Urdu 2nd Year from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.