This is the official 2026 English pairing scheme for 2nd Year (Class 12), covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK), with the full MCQ and subjective marks breakdown.
For FSC, ICS, FA and ICOM students alike, English is compulsory in 2nd Year, built around Book II and the novel Goodbye Mr. Chips. Knowing exactly how the marks split across these means smarter revision before the board exams.
Quick Facts
- Class: 2nd Year / 12th Class
- Subject: English
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 100 (MCQs 20 + Subjective 80)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 20 Marks (Question 1)
| Book | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Book II | 3 synonyms from Prose + 3 synonyms from Heroes chapters. | 6 |
| Goodbye Mr. Chips | 4 synonyms from the novel. | 4 |
| Grammar | Prepositions — 5 MCQs. | 5 |
| Grammar | Correct sentences (Parts of Speech) — 5 MCQs. | 5 |
All 20 marks are objective-type, one correct option each.
Subjective — 80 Marks
| Q# | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q.2 | Book II (Prose) — attempt any 6 out of 9 short questions (2 marks each). | 12 |
| Q.3 | Book II (Heroes) — attempt any 6 out of 8 short questions (2 marks each). | 12 |
| Q.4 | Goodbye Mr. Chips — attempt any 8 out of 12 short questions (2 marks each). | 16 |
| Q.5 | Write an Essay on any one topic out of the 4 given topics. | 15 |
| Q.6 | Use any 5 idioms or phrases in sentences out of 8 given. | 10 |
| Q.7 | Translate the given Urdu paragraph into English. English-medium candidates will write a paragraph in English on the given topic instead. | 15 |
Attempt every subjective question listed above; choice only applies within the sub-parts noted.
Important Things to Know
- Goodbye Mr. Chips alone carries 16 of the 80 subjective marks (Q.4) plus 4 MCQ marks — the single most tested source.
- The Essay (Q.5) and Translation (Q.7) together are worth 30 marks — practise both writing formats well ahead of the exam.
- English-medium candidates get a paragraph-writing alternative instead of translation in Q.7 — decide which suits you.
- Grammar (Prepositions and Parts of Speech) makes up 10 of the 20 MCQ marks — don’t neglect grammar revision.
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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 English 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 English, 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 English 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 English 2nd Year
Free exam-preparation resources for English 2nd Year from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.