This is the official 2026 Physics pairing scheme for Class 9, covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK), following the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus. It shows exactly how many MCQs, short questions, and long questions come from each chapter.
For FSc and ICS-bound Class 9 students, Physics is one of the subjects where marks are won or lost on preparation strategy. This pairing scheme tells you which chapters carry more short questions, which chapters pair up in the long questions, and how the knowledge-vs-analytical split works, so you can revise smarter before your board exam.
Quick Facts
- Class: Class 9
- Subject: Physics
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 60 (MCQs 12 + Short 30 + Long 18)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 12 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 1 |
MCQs are distributed across all 9 chapters as shown above.
Short Questions — 30 Marks (Attempt any 5 out of 8 in each)
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter (students attempt any 5 of the 8 offered in each of Q.2, Q.3, Q.4).
Long Questions — 18 Marks (Attempt 2 out of 3)
| Question 5 | Question 6 | Question 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chapters 1, 2 & 3 | Chapters 4, 5 & 6 | Chapters 7, 8 & 9 |
Each long question draws from a group of three chapters, but only two of those three chapters will actually be paired together in the exam — prepare all three since any two-chapter combination can appear.
Marks Distribution
| Type | Marks | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge-based | 45 | 75% |
| Analytical-based | 15 | 25% |
Important Things to Know
- Chapters 1-3 and 7-9 carry the most short questions — make sure every chapter in these groups is fully prepared.
- Long questions pair two chapters from each group of three — prepare all three chapters in every group since the exact pairing can vary.
- 75% of the paper is knowledge-based and 25% is analytical — don’t skip numerical practice even though most marks are conceptual.
- This is the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus version — check that your school follows the same syllabus before relying on chapter numbers.
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Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for Class 9 students under Punjab Boards and AJK, especially those aiming for FSc (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering) or ICS in the future, since Physics fundamentals from Class 9 carry into 1st Year.
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 Class 9 students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for Class 9 Physics, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2026 exams.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for Class 9 students, but Class 10 students can refer to it to see how the paper pattern evolves across both years.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2026 pairing scheme based on the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus 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 Physics Class 9
Free exam-preparation resources for Physics Class 9 from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.