This is the official 2026 Pak Studies pairing scheme for Class 10, covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK), following the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus. The paper has changed significantly this year: total marks have jumped from 50 to 100, and the syllabus now covers all 8 chapters directly instead of splitting content with Class 9.
Pakistan Studies is compulsory for every Class 10 student, and this year’s bigger paper means more chapters carry real weight. This pairing scheme breaks down exactly how the 20 MCQ marks, 50 short-question marks, and 30 long-question marks are distributed across the 8 chapters.
Quick Facts
- Class: Class 10
- Subject: Pak Studies
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 100 (MCQs 20 + Short 50 + Long 30)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 20 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 2 |
| 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
MCQs are spread across all 8 chapters (chapter 5 carries the most, with 4).
Short Questions — 50 Marks
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 8 |
| 2 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 5 |
| 4 | 4 | 7 | 4 |
Q.2: attempt any 8 out of 12 (chapters 1, 2, 4). Q.3: attempt any 8 out of 12 (chapters 3, 6, 7). Q.4: attempt any 9 out of 13 (chapters 5, 8). Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter.
Long Questions — 30 Marks (Attempt 3 out of 5)
| Q.5 | Q.6 | Q.7 | Q.8 | Q.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ch 1 or Ch 2 | Ch 3 | Ch 5 | Ch 6 | Ch 7 |
Each long question is worth 10 marks; attempt any 3 of the 5. Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7 together supply 3 of the questions, while chapters 5, 6 and 8 supply the other 2 — the exact combination can vary by board.
Important Things to Know
- Total marks have jumped from 50 (2025) to 100 (2026) — this is a much bigger paper, don’t underestimate your prep time.
- Pak Studies now covers all 8 chapters directly, no longer split between Class 9 and Class 10.
- Chapter 5 carries the most weight across MCQs and short questions — make it your top priority.
- Long questions can come from 8 different chapters across 5 slots — you cannot skip any chapter and hope to cover 3 of 5.
Download
Get the full 2026 Pak Studies pairing scheme for Class 10 in one PDF — click below to download.
Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for all Class 10 students under Punjab Boards and AJK, regardless of group, since Pakistan Studies 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 Class 10 students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for Class 10 Pak Studies, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2026 exams.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for Class 10 students; the syllabus and marks structure are different from Class 9, so it should not be used as a Class 9 reference.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2026 pairing scheme, which reflects a major change from the 2025 version (50 to 100 total marks).
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