1st Year (Class 11) Computer Science students under the Punjab boards can now prepare for the 2025 exam using the official pairing scheme. It applies to BISE Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan, plus the Azad Kashmir board, and shows how the 75-mark theory paper is spread across the 10 chapters.
This scheme shows which chapters supply the most MCQs, how the short questions are grouped across Questions 2, 3 and 4, and which single chapters carry the five long questions — so you can focus your revision on the highest-weight topics.
Quick Facts
- Class: 11th (1st Year)
- Subject: Computer Science
- Year: 2025 (Updated 6th February 2025)
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Theory Marks: 75 (MCQs 15 + Short 36 + Long 24)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 15 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 2 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | ||
| 4 | 2 | 8 | 1 |
The 15 MCQs are distributed across all 10 chapters; Chapter 2 carries the most (three).
Short Questions — 36 Marks (Attempt any 6 out of 9 in each)
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| 3 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 |
Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter. Chapter 3 appears in both Q.2 and Q.4. Students attempt any 6 of the 9 offered in each of Q.2, Q.3 and Q.4.
Long Questions — 24 Marks (Attempt 3 out of 5)
| Q.5 | Q.6 | Q.7 | Q.8 | Q.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ch 1 | Ch 3 | Ch 5 | Ch 7 | Ch 10 |
Attempt any 3 of the 5 long questions. Each is a full-length question from the single chapter shown. Chapter numbers follow the PTB textbook.
Important Things to Know
- Chapters 2, 8 and 9 carry the heaviest short-question weight — give them extra revision.
- Long questions come from chapters 1, 3, 5, 7 and 10; you attempt any three, so prepare across them.
- 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 Computer Science Pairing Scheme PDF for 1st Year, Punjab Boards.
Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
1st Year (Class 11) students appearing in the 2025 Computer Science exam under any Punjab board or the Azad Kashmir board — regular college students and private candidates both.
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 Computer Science.
FAQs
Is this pairing scheme official for 1st Year Computer Science 2025?
Yes, it reflects the pairing pattern issued for Punjab boards and AJK for the 2025 exams.
Why does Chapter 3 appear twice in the short questions?
Chapter 3 offers short questions in both Question 2 and Question 4, so it has extra weight.
Can students from other boards use it?
It is built for Punjab boards and AJK. Students from other 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 Computer Science 1st Year
Free exam-preparation resources for Computer Science 1st Year from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook, chapter-wise notes (definitions, short & long questions and MCQs). Study online or download.