This is the official 2026 Physics pairing scheme for Class 10, covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK), following the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus. It shows exactly how many MCQs, short questions, and long questions come from each chapter (10 through 18, continuing from Class 9).
For FSc and ICS-bound Class 10 students, Physics carries real weight in the board exam. This pairing scheme tells you which chapters pair up in the long questions and how the short-question groups are arranged, so you can revise with a clear target instead of guessing.
Quick Facts
- Class: Class 10
- Subject: Physics
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total 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 | 2 | 15 | 1 | 18 | 1 |
At least one MCQ is compulsory from each unit; two additional MCQs come from any three units, and the order can differ by board.
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 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 14 | 3 |
| 12 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 3 |
| 16 | 2 | 17 | 2 | 18 | 2 |
Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter (students attempt any 5 of the 8 offered in each of Q.2, Q.3, Q.4).
Long Questions — 18 Marks (Attempt 2 out of 3)
| Question 5 | Question 6 | Question 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Chapters 10, 12 & 16 | Chapters 11, 13 & 17 | Chapters 14, 15 & 18 |
Each long question draws from a group of three chapters, but only two of those three chapters will actually be paired together in the exam — prepare all three since any two-chapter combination can appear.
Important Things to Know
- Every unit is guaranteed at least one MCQ — don’t skip any chapter even for objective prep.
- Long questions pair two chapters from each group of three — prepare all three chapters in every group since the exact pairing can vary by board.
- Either part (a) or (b) of a long question can be numerical or theory — practise both types for every chapter.
- This is the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus version — check that your school follows the same syllabus before relying on chapter numbers.
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Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for Class 10 students under Punjab Boards and AJK, especially those aiming for FSc (Pre-Medical/Pre-Engineering) or ICS in the future, since Physics fundamentals from Class 10 carry into 1st Year.
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 Class 10 students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for Class 10 Physics, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2026 exams.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for Class 10 students, but it also helps Class 9 students preview how the paper pattern continues into Class 10.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2026 pairing scheme based on the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus 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
Study Resources for Physics Class 10
Free exam-preparation resources for Physics Class 10 from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.