This is the official 2026 Pak Studies 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, ICS, FA and ICOM students alike, Pak Studies is compulsory in 2nd Year across 6 chapters. Knowing exactly where the marks are concentrated makes revision far more manageable before the board exams.
Quick Facts
- Class: 2nd Year / 12th Class
- Subject: Pak Studies
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 50 (MCQs 10 + Short 24 + Long 16)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 10 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|
| 1 | 3 |
| 2 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 |
| 6 | 2 |
The 10 MCQs are distributed across chapters 1 to 6.
Short Questions — 24 Marks
| Question 2 (6 of 9) | Question 3 (6 of 9) | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter | Qs | Chapter | Qs |
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 2 |
| Dengue / Terrorism (Ch.6 topic) | 1 | ||
Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter. Attempt any 6 of the 9 offered in each of Q.2 and Q.3.
Long Questions — 16 Marks (Attempt Any 2 out of 3)
| Q# | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q.5 | Full-length question from Chapter 1 or Chapter 2 (your choice). | 8 |
| Q.6 | Full-length question from Chapter 3 or Chapter 4 (your choice). | 8 |
| Q.7 | Full-length question from Chapter 5 or Chapter 6 (your choice). | 8 |
Attempt any 2 of the 3 long questions (Q.5, Q.6, Q.7), each worth 8 marks.
Important Things to Know
- Chapter 1 alone carries 3 of the 10 MCQ marks — the single heaviest MCQ chapter.
- One short question this year covers Dengue and Terrorism as a current-issues topic under Chapter 6, replacing the map/diagram question from previous years.
- All 3 long questions offer a choice between two chapters — you only need to prepare one chapter well from each pair.
- 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) students of all categories — FSC, ICS, FA, and ICOM — under Punjab Boards and AJK, since Pak Studies is compulsory for every 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 for 2nd Year Pak Studies, 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 Pak Studies 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.
Note: pairing schemes are exam guidance, not a guaranteed paper pattern. Full details: freebooks.pk/disclaimer