This is the official 2026 Urdu pairing scheme for 1st Year (Class 11), covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK). This is the NEW SYLLABUS version, with the full objective and subjective marks breakdown.
For FSC, ICS, FA and ICOM students alike, Urdu is a compulsory subject in 1st Year. Knowing exactly which topics carry which marks helps you plan revision instead of covering everything equally.
Quick Facts
- Class: 1st Year / 11th Class
- Subject: Urdu
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 100 (Objective 20 + Subjective 80)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
Objective — 20 Marks (Question 1)
| Topic | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Prose | 5 objective questions come from the prose lessons. | 5 |
| Ilm-e-Bayan & Ilm-e-Badee | Tashbeeh, Isteara, Majaz-e-Mursal, Kinaya (Ilm-e-Bayan), and Sanat-e-Tajnees, Sanat-e-Muraat-un-Nazeer, Sanat-e-Tazad (Ilm-e-Badee) — from the grammar and composition pages. | 5 |
| Tazkeer-o-Tanees & Muhawarat | Correcting gender (masculine/feminine) in sentences, and idioms (Muhawarat) from the grammar pages. | 5 |
| Poetic & Literary Terms | Misra, Sher, Qafiya, Radeef, Matla, Maqta and related literary terms. | 5 |
All 20 marks are objective-type.
Subjective — 80 Marks
| Q# | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q.2 (a) | Explanation of couplets from the Nazm (poem) section — explain 2 out of 2 given couplets from two different poems, plus the poem's and poet's names. | 10 |
| Q.2 (b) | Explanation of couplets from the Ghazal section — select and explain 2 out of 3 given couplets from two different ghazals, plus the poet's name. | 10 |
| Q.3 | Explanation of a paragraph with reference to context, including the author's name and a suitable title. Paragraph is 3 out of 8 given. | 15 |
| Q.4 | Summary of a lesson, including the author's name. | 10 |
| Q.5 | Summary of the poem, with central idea, including the poet's name. | 5 |
| Q.6 | Write a dialogue, report, or diary entry (roznamcha) — your choice of one from the two topics given. | 10 |
| Q.7 | Write an application (Darkhwast) — your choice of one from the two topics given. | 10 |
| Q.8 | Precis (Talkhees) of a passage, plus suggesting a suitable title, worth 2 marks. | 10 |
Attempt every subjective question listed above; choice only applies within the sub-parts noted.
Important Things to Know
- This is the NEW SYLLABUS version — check your textbook edition matches before relying on the topics listed here.
- Nazm and Ghazal explanation (Q.2) together carry 20 marks — practise couplet explanations from both sections.
- The paragraph explanation (Q.3) alone is worth 15 marks — the single highest-value subjective question.
- Q.6 and Q.7 (dialogue/report and application) 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 Urdu 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 Urdu, 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 Urdu pairing scheme instead.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2026 pairing scheme 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 Urdu 1st Year
Free exam-preparation resources for Urdu 1st Year from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.