This is the official 2026 Computer Science pairing scheme for 1st Year (Class 11), covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK). This is the NEW SYLLABUS version, now covering 9 chapters, with an updated MCQ, short question, and long question breakdown.
For ICS students, Computer Science is a core subject in 1st Year, and this year’s syllabus has been trimmed to 9 chapters. Checking the exact breakdown before you revise means you focus on what’s actually being tested.
Quick Facts
- Class: 1st Year / 11th Class
- Subject: Computer Science
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 75 (MCQs 15 + Short 36 + Long 24)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 15 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 9 | 2 |
MCQs are distributed across all 9 chapters (new syllabus); chapter 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 |
| 8 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 3 |
Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter. Students attempt any 6 of the 9 offered in each of Q.2, Q.3, Q.4.
Long Questions — 24 Marks (Attempt 3 out of 5)
| Question 5 | Question 6 | Question 7 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ch 2 | Ch 3 | Ch 4 | Ch 5 | Ch 7 |
Attempt any 3 of the 5 long questions. Each is a full-length question from the single chapter shown.
Important Things to Know
- This is the NEW SYLLABUS version with 9 chapters — confirm your textbook edition matches before relying on chapter numbers.
- Chapter 1 alone carries 3 of the 15 MCQ marks — make sure it is fully prepared.
- All 5 long questions are single-chapter, full-length questions — practise writing complete answers, not just short points.
- Chapters 6 and 8 are not part of the long questions this year — don’t neglect them for MCQs and short questions though.
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Get the full 2026 Computer Science pairing scheme for 1st Year in one PDF — click below to download.
Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for 1st Year (11th Class) ICS students under Punjab Boards and AJK, since Computer Science is compulsory for this group.
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 1st Year (11th Class) students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for 1st Year Computer Science, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2026 exams under the new syllabus.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for 1st Year students; 2nd Year students should check the separate 2nd Year Computer Science pairing scheme instead.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2026 pairing scheme reflecting the new 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 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.