Class 10 Biology students under the Punjab boards can now plan their 2025 board exam preparation with the official pairing scheme. It applies to BISE Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan, along with the Azad Kashmir board, and breaks down how the 60-mark theory paper is distributed across chapters 10 to 18.
Biology has a lot to cover, so knowing each chapter’s weight matters. This scheme shows which chapters give the most MCQs, how the short questions are grouped across Questions 2, 3 and 4, and which chapters pair up in the long questions — letting you prioritise revision instead of treating every chapter the same.
Quick Facts
- Class: 10th
- Subject: Biology
- Year: 2025 (Updated 15th January 2025)
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Theory Marks: 60 (MCQs 12 + Short 30 + Long 18)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 12 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 16 | 2 |
| 11 | 1 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 | 15 | 2 | 18 | 1 |
12 MCQs in total — 5 are taken from exercise questions and 7 are additional (out-of-exercise).
Short Questions — 30 Marks (Attempt any 5 out of 8 in each)
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 4 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 4 |
| 11 | 2 | 14 | 2 | 17 | 2 |
| 12 | 2 | 15 | 3 | 18 | 2 |
Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter. Chapters 10 and 16 carry four short questions each — the highest weight — so prepare them thoroughly.
Long Questions — 18 Marks (Attempt 2 out of 3)
| Question 5 | Question 6 | Question 7 |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Ch 11 | (b) Ch 13 | (a) Ch 12 | (b) Ch 14 | (a) Ch 17 | (b) Ch 18 |
Each long question is split into part (a) and part (b), each from the chapter shown. You attempt any 2 of the 3 questions.
Important Things to Know
- Chapters 10 and 16 carry the most short-question weight (four each), so give them extra revision time.
- In the long questions, parts (a) and (b) come from fixed chapters, but the exact question can differ across boards.
- The 2025 paper follows the SLO-based pattern, so it differs a little from older papers; even so, roughly 90% of this scheme is expected to hold.
- This scheme is built around Punjab boards. Cover every chapter fully rather than relying on the scheme alone.
Download
Click below to download the free 2025 Biology Pairing Scheme PDF for Class 10, Punjab Boards.
Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
Class 10 students preparing for the 2025 Biology board exam under any Punjab board or the Azad Kashmir board — both regular school candidates and private students.
Applicable Boards
Issued for all Punjab boards: Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan. It also applies to the Azad Kashmir (AJK) board, which follows a similar paper pattern for Biology.
FAQs
Is this pairing scheme official for Class 10 Biology 2025?
Yes, it reflects the pairing pattern issued for Punjab boards and AJK for the 2025 exams.
Will my board’s paper follow this scheme exactly?
Most boards follow it closely, but small differences can happen since each board sets its own paper. Treat it as a strong guide, not a guarantee.
Can students from other boards use it?
It is built for Punjab boards and AJK. Students from Sindh, KPK, Federal, or Balochistan boards should check their own board’s scheme.
Does the download include solved exercises?
No — this is the pairing (assessment) scheme only. It shows the marks distribution, not solved answers.
Note: pairing schemes are exam guidance, not a guaranteed paper pattern. Full details: freebooks.pk/disclaimer
Study Resources for Biology Class 10
Free exam-preparation resources for Biology Class 10 from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.