This is the official 2026 Mathematics 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 13 chapters.
Maths is one of the highest-weightage papers for Class 10, and Q.9 is compulsory this year regardless of which other long questions you pick. This pairing scheme tells you which chapters to prioritize and exactly how the compulsory question works.
Quick Facts
- Class: Class 10
- Subject: Mathematics
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 75 (MCQs 15 + Short 36 + Long 24)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 15 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 12 | – |
| 3 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 13 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 9 | – | ||
| 5 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
MCQs are distributed across the 13 chapters (total 15). Chapters 9 and 12 carry no MCQ this year.
Short Questions — 36 Marks (Attempt any 6 out of 9 in each)
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | – |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 | ||||
| 11 | 1 | ||||
| 12 | 1 | ||||
| 13 | 1 |
Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter. Students attempt any 6 of the 9 offered in each of Q.2, Q.3 and Q.4.
Long Questions — 24 Marks (Attempt any 3; Q.9 compulsory)
| Q.5 | Q.6 | Q.7 | Q.8 | Q.9 (compulsory) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ch 1 & 2 | Ch 3 & 4 | Ch 5 & 6 | Ch 7 & 13 | Ch 9 or 12 |
Attempt any 3 of the 5 long questions, but Q.9 (a theorem/problem from Ch 9 or Ch 12) is compulsory. Questions 5-8 each have parts (a) and (b) from the chapters shown.
Important Things to Know
- Q.9 is compulsory — chapters 9 and 12 must be prepared no matter which other long questions you plan to attempt.
- Chapter 8 carries no short questions this year — focus your short-question revision on the other chapters in that group.
- Chapters 9-13 together offer 5 of the 9 short questions in Q.4 — spread your revision across all five rather than picking just one or two.
- 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, ICS, or ICOM in the future, since Maths 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 Mathematics, 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 Mathematics Class 10
Free exam-preparation resources for Mathematics Class 10 from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.