This is the official 2026 Physics pairing scheme for 1st Year (Class 11), covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK). This is the NEW SYLLABUS version, now covering 12 chapters instead of 11, with an updated MCQ, short question, and long question breakdown.
For Pre-Medical and Pre-Engineering students, Physics is one of the highest-weightage papers in 1st Year. Since the syllabus has changed this year, checking the exact chapter breakdown before you start revising will save you from studying the wrong edition’s chapter numbers.
Quick Facts
- Class: 1st Year / 11th Class
- Subject: Physics
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 85 (MCQs 17 + Short 44 + Long 24)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 17 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 12 | 2 |
MCQs are distributed across all 12 chapters (new syllabus) as shown above.
Short Questions — 44 Marks
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 3 |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 1 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 2 |
Attempt rules differ by question: Q.2 and Q.3 — attempt any 8 of the 12 offered in each; Q.4 — attempt any 6 of the 9 offered. Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter.
Long Questions — 24 Marks (Attempt 3 out of 5)
| Q.5 | Q.6 | Q.7 | Q.8 | Q.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapters 1, 2 & 3 | Chapters 4, 5 & 6 | (a) Ch 7 (b) Ch 8 | (a) Ch 9 (b) Ch 10 | (a) Ch 11 (b) Ch 12 |
Q.5 and Q.6 draw from a combined pool of three chapters each. Q.7-Q.9 have fixed chapter pairs for parts (a) and (b) — part (b) is not always numerical, a numerical question can come from either part. Attempt any 3 of the 5 long questions.
Important Things to Know
- This is the NEW SYLLABUS version with 12 chapters — confirm your textbook edition matches before relying on chapter numbers.
- Chapters 3 and 4 carry the most short-question weight (4 each) — make sure these are fully prepared.
- 25% of questions are open-pick in nature, and short questions are split 50/50 between exercise and full-chapter content.
- Q.5 and Q.6 pull from a 3-chapter pool each rather than fixed pairs — prepare all three chapters in each group since any two can be paired.
Download
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Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for 1st Year (11th Class) students under Punjab Boards and AJK in the Pre-Medical or Pre-Engineering groups, since Physics is compulsory for both.
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 Physics, 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 Physics pairing scheme instead, since chapter numbering differs.
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 Physics 1st Year
Free exam-preparation resources for Physics 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.