PECTAA has reduced the Physics Class 9 syllabus for the 2027 board exams under its Smart Syllabus, also called the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP). Below is every topic and exercise item removed from each chapter of the current Physics-9 textbook, followed by the 2027 paper pattern.
Quick summary
- No chapter is removed completely. All 9 chapters stay in the syllabus.
- A few sections and many exercise items (MCQs, short answers, CRQs, comprehensive questions and numericals) are removed from every chapter.
- The written paper is 60 marks, 2 hours.
Chapter-wise deleted content (Physics 9, 2027)
| Ch. | Chapter | Deleted topics (pages) | Deleted exercise items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Physical Quantities and Measurements | 1.6 Mass measuring instruments (p. 16) 1.7 Time measuring instruments (p. 17) 1.8 Errors in measurements (pp. 18–19) 1.10 Uncertainty in a measurement (p. 20) 1.12 Precision and accuracy (pp. 21–22) | MCQs 1.3, 1.6, 1.8, 1.11 Short answers 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11 CRQs 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 1.10 Comprehensive 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 Numericals 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9 |
| 2 | Kinematics | 2.3 Types of motion (p. 33) 2.8 Gradient of a distance-time graph (p. 41) 2.10 Gradient of a speed-time graph (p. 43) | MCQs 2.5, 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10 Short answers 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 CRQs 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5 Comprehensive 2.3, 2.5, 2.7 Numericals 2.5, 2.8, 2.10 |
| 3 | Dynamics | 3.2 Fundamental forces (pp. 55–56) 3.3 Forces in a free body diagram (p. 57) 3.5 Limitations of Newton's laws of motion (p. 61) 3.7 Mechanical and electronic balances (pp. 64–65) | MCQs 3.4, 3.7, 3.8 Short answers 3.7, 3.8, 3.10 CRQ 3.3 Comprehensive 3.6 Numericals 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, 3.9 |
| 4 | Turning Effects of Force | 4.7 Centre of gravity and centre of mass (pp. 88–90) 4.11 Improvement of stability (p. 95) 4.12 Application of stability in real life (p. 96) Rotational vs translational motion (p. 97) | MCQs 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8 Short answers 4.5, 4.6, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10 CRQs 4.3, 4.5 Comprehensive 4.2, 4.4 Numericals 4.2, 4.5, 4.6, 4.9, 4.10 |
| 5 | Work, Energy and Power | 5.4 Sources of energy (pp. 113–117) 5.6 Advantages and disadvantages of methods of energy production (p. 118) | MCQs 5.2, 5.4, 5.7 Short answers 5.3, 5.6, 5.10 CRQs 5.2, 5.5, 5.8, 5.9 Comprehensive 5.3, 5.5 Numericals 5.2, 5.5, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.12, 5.13 |
| 6 | Mechanical Properties of Matter | Applications of Hooke's law (p. 130) 6.7 Measurement of atmospheric pressure (pp. 137–138) 6.8 Measurement of pressure by manometer (p. 138) Activities 6.1 and 6.6 (pp. 129, 142) | MCQs 6.2, 6.4, 6.5 Short answers 6.2, 6.6, 6.9 CRQs 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.6–6.10 Comprehensive 6.1 (applications of Hooke's law part), 6.2, 6.5 Numericals 6.3, 6.8, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12 |
| 7 | Thermal Properties of Matter | 7.1 Kinetic molecular theory of matter (pp. 149–150) 7.4 Sensitivity, range and linearity of thermometers (pp. 155–156) 7.5 Structure of a liquid-in-glass thermometer (p. 156) | MCQs 7.1, 7.2, 7.7, 7.10, 7.11 Short answers 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.6, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11, 7.14, 7.15 CRQs 7.1, 7.4, 7.5, 7.7, 7.8, 7.10, 7.11, 7.12 Comprehensive 7.1, 7.4, 7.5 Numericals 7.5, 7.6 |
| 8 | Magnetism | Applications of permanent magnets (p. 168) Magnetic relay (p. 170) Telephone receiver (p. 171) 8.8 Domain theory of magnetism and alignment of domains (pp. 172–173) 8.10 Magnets in recording technology (pp. 175–176) 8.11 Soft iron as magnetic shield (pp. 176–177) | MCQs 8.3, 8.4, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8 Short answers 8.5, 8.6, 8.7 CRQs 8.3, 8.5 Comprehensive 8.5, 8.6 |
| 9 | Nature of Science | 9.4 Interdisciplinary research (pp. 186–187) 9.6 Scientific base of technology and engineering (pp. 190–191) | MCQs 9.4, 9.5, 9.7, 9.11 Short answers 9.3, 9.7, 9.8 CRQs 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10 Comprehensive 9.2, 9.4 |
Everything not listed above, including the remaining examples and exercise items, is part of the 2027 syllabus. Items marked "revised" in the official notification are shown here in their corrected form.
This smart syllabus applies to both English-medium and Urdu-medium students. Page numbers are as given in the notification; if your book's pages differ, find each item by its topic or question number.
Paper pattern for 2027
Written paper: 60 marks (Objective 12 + Subjective 48). Time: 2 hours (Objective 15 minutes + Subjective 1 hour 45 minutes). Practical marks are separate.
Objective part: 12 MCQs (12 marks)
| Chapter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Short questions (30 marks)
| Question | Chapters covered | Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 1 (3), 2 (2), 3 (3) | 5 out of 8 | 10 |
| Q3 | 4 (3), 5 (3), 6 (2) | 5 out of 8 | 10 |
| Q4 | 7 (3), 8 (3), 9 (2) | 5 out of 8 | 10 |
The number in brackets is how many short questions come from that chapter. Each short question carries 2 marks.
Long questions (18 marks)
Three long questions are given and you attempt any two, 9 marks each. Each has part (a) of 4 marks and part (b) of 5 marks, and the two parts come from different chapters of the group shown below.
| Question | Chapters the question is set from |
|---|---|
| Q5 | Chapters 1, 2 and 3 |
| Q6 | Chapters 4, 5 and 6 |
| Q7 | Chapters 7, 8 and 9 |
How to use this for preparation
- Mark the deleted sections and exercise items in your book first. Chapters 6 and 7 lose many CRQs, so check them carefully.
- Chapters 3, 4 and 6 give two MCQs each; chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 give three short questions each.
- Each long question covers a group of three chapters, so you cannot skip a whole group.
- Practise the remaining numericals of each chapter, since many have been removed.
Related pages
- Physics Class 9 textbook PDF
- Chemistry Class 9 Smart Syllabus 2027
- Smart Syllabus 2027: all classes and subjects
Frequently asked questions
Is any chapter of Physics 9 fully deleted for 2027?
No. All 9 chapters remain, with some sections and exercise items removed from each.
How many marks is the Physics 9 paper in 2027?
The written paper is 60 marks: 12 MCQs, 30 marks of short questions and 18 marks of long questions. Practical marks are separate.
Does it apply to Urdu-medium students too?
Yes. The same smart syllabus applies to English-medium and Urdu-medium Physics 9.
Source: PECTAA notification No. PECTAA/C&C Unit/2026/1238 dated 06.11.2026 and its Annex-A (Smart Syllabus, pairing scheme and model paper for Grade 9). Always confirm with the official PDF and your teacher. Last checked: 8 November 2026.
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