This is the official 2026 Mathematics pairing scheme for 1st Year (Class 11), covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK). This is the NEW SYLLABUS version, with an updated MCQ, short question, and long question breakdown across 14 chapters.
Maths is one of the highest-weightage papers in 1st Year, and this year’s scheme skips Chapter 8 entirely in MCQs and short questions. Knowing exactly where the choice-based long questions come from lets you focus revision where it counts.
Quick Facts
- Class: 1st Year / 11th Class
- Subject: Mathematics
- 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 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 8 | – | 13 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| 5 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
MCQs are distributed across 13 of the 14 chapters; chapter 8 carries no MCQ this year.
Short Questions — 50 Marks
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 9 | 2 | 13 | 4 |
| 4 | 3 | 10 | 3 | 14 | 4 |
| 5 | 1 |
Attempt rules differ by question: Q.2 and Q.3 — attempt any 8 of the 12 offered in each; Q.4 — attempt any 9 of the 13 offered. Chapter 8 is not included in short questions either. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Ch1 (b) Ch2/3 | (a) Ch4 (b) Ch5/9 | (a) Ch6 (b) Ch7 | (a) Ch10 (b) Ch12 | (a) Ch13 (b) Ch14 |
Attempt any 3 of the 5 long questions. Some parts offer a choice between two chapters (e.g. Q.5(b) can be Chapter 2 or 3). Pairing can shift slightly across boards, so prepare the listed chapters fully.
Important Things to Know
- Chapter 8 is entirely absent from MCQs and short questions — it only matters if it appears indirectly in a long question.
- Chapters 13 and 14 carry the most short-question weight (4 each) — make sure these are fully prepared.
- Some long-question parts offer a choice between two chapters — read Q.5(b) and Q.6(b) carefully, as either listed chapter can appear.
- This is the NEW SYLLABUS version — confirm your textbook edition matches before relying on chapter numbers.
Download
Get the full 2026 Mathematics pairing scheme for 1st Year in one PDF — click below to download.
Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for 1st Year (11th Class) students under Punjab Boards and AJK in Pre-Medical, Pre-Engineering, ICS, or Commerce, since Maths fundamentals from 1st Year carry into 2nd 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 1st Year (11th Class) students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for 1st Year Mathematics, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2026 exams under the new syllabus.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for 1st Year students; 2nd Year students should check the separate 2nd Year Mathematics pairing scheme instead.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2026 pairing scheme reflecting the new 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.
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Study Resources for Mathematics 1st Year
Free exam-preparation resources for Mathematics 1st Year from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.