This is the official 2026 Chemistry pairing scheme for 2nd Year (Class 12), covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK). It follows the official SLO-based pattern with the full MCQ, short and long question breakdown.
For FSC and ICS students, Chemistry spans all 16 chapters in 2nd Year. Knowing exactly how the marks are spread lets you prioritise the heavier chapters instead of revising everything equally.
Quick Facts
- Class: 2nd Year / 12th Class
- Subject: Chemistry
- 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 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 2 |
| 3 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 15 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 16 | 1 |
| 5 | 1 | 11 | 1 | ||
| 6 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
The 17 MCQs are distributed across all 16 chapters; Chapter 14 carries the most (two).
Short Questions — 44 Marks
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 2 |
| 4 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 3 |
| 15 | 2 | 12 | 2 | ||
| 16 | 2 | 13 | 3 |
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. Parts 1–2 of the short questions are open-ended, while parts 3–4 are objective/analytical in style. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Ch 1 (b) Ch 2 | (a) Ch 6 (b) Ch 16 | (a) Ch 7 (b) Ch 12 | (a) Ch 8 (b) Ch 10 | (a) Ch 9 (b) Ch 11 |
Attempt any 3 of the 5 long questions. Each has parts (a) and (b) from the chapters shown; either part may be numerical or theory, and this can differ across boards.
Important Things to Know
- Chapter 14 alone carries 2 of the 17 MCQ marks — make sure it is fully prepared.
- Short question parts 1–2 are open-ended while parts 3–4 are objective/analytical — practise both styles of answering.
- This year’s SLO-based pattern may bring minor differences from previous years, though about 90% of this scheme is expected to hold.
- All 5 long questions combine two chapters each — prepare both (a) and (b) chapters fully since either part may be numerical.
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Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for 2nd Year (12th Class) FSC and ICS students under Punjab Boards and AJK, since Chemistry is compulsory for both groups.
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 2nd Year (12th Class) students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for 2nd Year Chemistry, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2026 exams.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for 2nd Year students; 1st Year students should check the separate 1st Year Chemistry 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.
Note: pairing schemes are exam guidance, not a guaranteed paper pattern. Full details: freebooks.pk/disclaimer
Study Resources for Chemistry 2nd Year
Free exam-preparation resources for Chemistry 2nd Year from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook, chapter-wise notes (definitions, short & long questions and MCQs). Study online or download.