This is the official 2026 English pairing scheme for 1st Year (Class 11), covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK). This is the NEW SYLLABUS version, now organised by Unit numbers, with the full MCQ and subjective marks breakdown.
For FSC, ICS, FA and ICOM students alike, English is a compulsory subject in 1st Year, and this year’s scheme has shifted to Unit-wise groupings. Checking the exact split before you revise means less guesswork and more focused practice.
Quick Facts
- Class: 1st Year / 11th Class
- Subject: English
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 100 (MCQs 20 + Subjective 80)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 20 Marks (Question 1)
| Unit | Item / Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1, 2, 5, 8, 10 | 5 Synonyms + 3 MCQs. | 8 |
| Unit 3, 6, 11, 13 | 3 Synonyms + 2 MCQs. | 5 |
| Unit 14 | 2 Synonyms. | 2 |
| Unit 1,2,3,5,6,8,10,11,13,14 | 5 MCQs to choose the correct form of the verb. | 5 |
All 20 marks are objective-type, one correct option each.
Subjective — 80 Marks
| Q# | Unit / Type | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q.2 | Unit 1, 2, 5, 8, 10 — attempt any 7 out of 10 short questions (2 marks each). | 14 | |
| Q.3 | Unit 3, 6, 11, 13 — attempt any 5 out of 8 short questions (2 marks each). | 10 | |
| Q.4 | Unit 14 — attempt any 3 out of 5 short questions (2 marks each). | 6 | |
| Q.5 | Write a Letter OR an Application — your choice between the two. | 10 | |
| Q.6 | Write a Story on any one topic from the given two topics. | 10 | |
| Q.7 (a) | Explain the given stanza with reference to context (Unit 3, 6, 11, 13). | 5 | |
| Q.7 (b) | Punctuate a small paragraph (Unit 1, 2, 5, 8, 10). | 5 | |
| Q.7 (c) | Use any 5 out of 8 given pairs of words in sentences. | 5 | |
| Q.8 | Translate an English paragraph into Urdu (Unit 1, 2, 5, 8, 10). English-medium candidates may write an essay on the given topic instead. | 15 |
Attempt every subjective question listed above; choice only applies within the sub-parts noted.
Important Things to Know
- This is the NEW SYLLABUS version, organised by Unit numbers instead of Book divisions — check your textbook edition matches before relying on unit numbers.
- Units 1, 2, 5, 8, and 10 appear repeatedly across MCQs, short questions, punctuation, and translation — prepare these thoroughly.
- Q.8 gives English-medium candidates the choice of an essay instead of translation — decide which suits you before the exam.
- Letter/Application (Q.5) and Story (Q.6) are compulsory writing tasks worth 20 marks combined — practise both formats.
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Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for 1st Year (11th Class) students of all categories — FSC, ICS, FA, and ICOM — under Punjab Boards and AJK, since English is compulsory for every 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 for 1st Year English, 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 English pairing scheme instead.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2026 pairing scheme reflecting the new Unit-wise 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.
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Study Resources for English 1st Year
Free exam-preparation resources for English 1st Year from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.