PECTAA has reduced the Chemistry 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 Chemistry-9 textbook, followed by the 2027 paper pattern.
Quick summary
- Chapters 12 (Empirical Data Collection and Analysis) and 13 (Laboratory and Practical Skills) are removed completely.
- Chapters 1 to 11 stay, but each loses some topics or exercise items. Chapter 4 loses only exercise items.
- The written paper is 60 marks, 2 hours, set only from chapters 1 to 11.
Chapter-wise deleted content (Chemistry 9, 2027)
| Ch. | Chapter | Deleted topics (pages) | Deleted exercise items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | States of Matter and Phase of Change | 1.2 States of matter (pp. 4–6) 1.4 Allotropic forms of substances (p. 8) 1.8 Effect of temperature on the solubility of solutes (pp. 11–13) | MCQs i, iv, vii, ix, x Short answers iii, iv, v, vii CRQs i, ii, iv, v, vi, vii, viii Descriptive ii, iii, iv, v Investigative ii |
| 2 | Atomic Structure | 2.3 Isotopes and their masses: radioactive isotopes, their applications, and ionization of atoms by radioactive sources (pp. 24–26) | MCQs iii, iv, vii, x Short answers iv, v CRQs iv, v Descriptive i, ii, iii, iv Investigative i |
| 3 | Chemical Bonding | 3.6 Comparing properties of ionic and covalent compounds (p. 44) 3.8 Nature of bonding and properties (pp. 46–48) | MCQs v, ix Short answers ii, iv CRQs v, vi Descriptive ii, iv, v Investigative i, ii |
| 4 | Stoichiometry | No topic removed | MCQs viii, ix, x Short answer ii CRQs iv, v Descriptive iii Investigative i, ii |
| 5 | Energetics | Part of 5.3 Exothermic and endothermic reactions, from the last paragraph on p. 71 to p. 74 | MCQs vi, vii, ix, x Short answer iv CRQs i, iii Descriptive i, iv Investigative ii |
| 6 | Equilibria | 6.3 Changing the physical conditions of a chemical reaction (pp. 86–89) | MCQs iii, iv, vii, x Short answers ii, v CRQs iv, v Descriptive iii, v Investigative i, ii |
| 7 | Acid Base Chemistry | 7.5 Acid rain and its effects (p. 102) | MCQs vii, x Short answer v CRQ ii Descriptive iv, v Investigative i |
| 8 | Periodic Table and Periodicity | 8.5 Metallic character and reactivity (pp. 114–115) | MCQs viii, ix Short answers ix, x CRQ v Descriptive iv, vi Investigative ii |
| 9 | Group Properties and Elements | 9.5 Physical properties of metals and non-metals (pp. 124–125) | MCQs viii, ix Short answer v CRQs iii, vi, vii Descriptive iii, vi Investigative iii |
| 10 | Environmental Chemistry | 10.4 Global warming (greenhouse effect) (pp. 136–139) 10.5 Strategies to reduce environmental issues (pp. 139–141) | MCQs i, iv, viii, ix Short answers ii, iii, vi, vii CRQs iii, iv, v Descriptive ii, iii, iv, v Investigative i, ii, iii |
| 11 | Hydrocarbons | 11.4 Important reactions (pp. 151–153) | MCQs iii, vi, ix, x Short answers iii, viii, ix CRQs iv, v, vi Descriptive iii, v Investigative i |
| 12 | Empirical Data Collection and Analysis | Complete chapter deleted. | All |
| 13 | Laboratory and Practical Skills | Complete chapter deleted. | All |
Everything not listed above, including the remaining exercise items of each chapter, 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 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Short questions (30 marks)
| Question | Chapters covered | Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 1 (1), 2 (2), 3 (2), 4 (3) | 5 out of 8 | 10 |
| Q3 | 5 (3), 6 (2), 7 (1), 8 (2) | 5 out of 8 | 10 |
| Q4 | 9 (3), 10 (2), 11 (3) | 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. Part (a) carries 5 marks and part (b) 4 marks.
| Question | Part (a) | Part (b) |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 | Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 |
| Q6 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 7 |
| Q7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 10 |
How to use this for preparation
- Skip chapters 12 and 13 completely, then mark the deleted topics in chapters 1 to 11.
- Long questions come only from chapters 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 10. Prepare these in depth.
- Chapters 4, 5, 6, 9 and 11 are tested through MCQs and short questions only. Chapters 4, 5, 9 and 11 each give three short questions.
- Chapter 11 (Hydrocarbons) gives two MCQs, the most of any chapter.
Related pages
- Chemistry Class 9 English Medium textbook PDF
- Chemistry Class 9 Urdu Medium textbook PDF
- Physics Class 9 Smart Syllabus 2027
- Smart Syllabus 2027: all classes and subjects
Frequently asked questions
Which Chemistry 9 chapters are fully deleted for 2027?
Chapter 12, Empirical Data Collection and Analysis, and Chapter 13, Laboratory and Practical Skills.
How many marks is the Chemistry 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.
Which chapters have long questions?
Chapters 1 and 2 (Q5), 3 and 7 (Q6), and 8 and 10 (Q7).
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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