This is the official 2026 Biology pairing scheme for Class 10, 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 of the 9 chapters (10 through 18).
Biology is a core subject for FSc Pre-Medical students, and this pairing scheme helps you plan revision around the actual exam weightage. You’ll know which chapters carry more short questions and which chapters pair up in the fixed-part long questions.
Quick Facts
- Class: Class 10
- Subject: Biology
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
MCQs are distributed across all 9 chapters (10-18) 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 16 | 4 |
| 13 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 17 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Ch 10 (b) Ch 12 | (a) Ch 11 (b) Ch 13 | (a) Ch 17 (b) Ch 18 |
Each long question has two fixed parts, (a) and (b), taken from the chapters shown — attempt any 2 of the 3 questions.
Important Things to Know
- Chapter 16 carries the most short questions (4) — make sure it is fully prepared.
- Besides diagrams and diagram labelling, prepare biological processes thoroughly — process-based questions are a regular feature this year.
- Chapters 14 and 15 are not part of the long questions this year — don’t neglect them for short questions and MCQs though.
- This is the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus version — confirm 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 10 students under Punjab Boards and AJK, especially those aiming for FSc Pre-Medical in the future, since Biology fundamentals from Class 10 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 10 students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for Class 10 Biology, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2026 exams.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for Class 10 students, but it also helps Class 9 students preview how the paper pattern continues into Class 10.
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 Biology Class 10
Free exam-preparation resources for Biology Class 10 from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.