This is the official 2026 Biology pairing scheme for 2nd Year (Class 12), covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK). It follows the official SLO-based pattern with the full MCQ, short and long question breakdown.
For FSC (Pre-Medical) students, Biology covers chapters 15 through 27 in 2nd Year. Knowing which chapters carry the most weight lets you plan your revision around the actual exam pattern.
Quick Facts
- Class: 2nd Year / 12th Class
- Subject: Biology
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 85 (MCQs 17 + Short 44 + Long 24)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 17 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 1 | 20 | 2 | 25 | 1 |
| 16 | 2 | 21 | 1 | 26 | 1 |
| 17 | 2 | 22 | 1 | 27 | 1 |
| 18 | 1 | 23 | 2 | ||
| 19 | 1 | 24 | 1 |
The 17 MCQs are distributed across chapters 15 to 27 as shown.
Short Questions — 44 Marks
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | 3 | 17 | 3 | 19 | 2 |
| 16 | 3 | 22 | 3 | 20 | 3 |
| 18 | 2 | 23 | 3 | 21 | 2 |
| 26 | 2 | 25 | 3 | 24 | 2 |
| 27 | 2 |
Attempt rules differ by question: Q.2 and Q.3 — attempt any 8 of the 12 offered in each; Q.4 — attempt any 6 of the 9 offered. Parts 1–2 of the short questions are open-ended, while parts 3–4 are objective/analytical in style. Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter.
Long Questions — 24 Marks (Attempt 3 out of 5)
| Q.5 | Q.6 | Q.7 | Q.8 | Q.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Ch15 [K] (b) Ch21 [K] | (a) Ch16 [U] (b) Ch25 [K] | (a) Ch17 [U] (b) Ch24 [K] | (a) Ch18 [K] (b) Ch22 [A] | (a) Ch19 [U] (b) Ch23 [K] |
Attempt any 3 of the 5 long questions. K = Knowledge-based, U = Understanding-based, A = Analytical-based — shown next to each part so you know what type of answer to prepare.
Important Things to Know
- Chapters 16, 17, and 23 each carry 2 of the 17 MCQ marks — the heaviest MCQ chapters this year.
- Long question part Q.8(b) from Chapter 22 is Analytical-based [A] — the only analytical part among all 10 — practise this style specifically.
- Short question parts 1–2 are open-ended while parts 3–4 are objective/analytical — practise both styles of answering.
- This year’s SLO-based pattern may bring minor differences from previous years, though about 90% of this scheme is expected to hold.
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Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for 2nd Year (12th Class) FSC Pre-Medical students under Punjab Boards and AJK, since Biology is compulsory for this group.
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 2nd Year (12th Class) students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for 2nd Year Biology, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2026 exams.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for 2nd Year students; 1st Year students should check the separate 1st Year Biology pairing scheme instead.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2026 pairing scheme 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 Biology 2nd Year
Free exam-preparation resources for Biology 2nd Year from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.