The 2025 pairing scheme for Class 9 Chemistry is now available for students across the Punjab boards. It covers BISE Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan, along with the Azad Kashmir board, and lays out how the 60-mark theory paper is split between objective and subjective sections chapter by chapter.
Chemistry rewards students who know exactly where the marks sit. This scheme shows which chapters supply the most MCQs, how the short questions are grouped across Questions 2, 3 and 4, and which chapter pairs appear in the long questions — so you can revise the heavy-weight chapters first instead of spreading effort evenly.
Quick Facts
- Class: 9th
- Subject: Chemistry
- Year: 2025 (Updated 23rd January 2025)
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Theory Marks: 60
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 12 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 7 | 2 |
| 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
12 MCQs in total — 7 are taken from exercise questions and 5 are additional (out-of-exercise).
Short Questions — 30 Marks (Attempt any 5 out of 8 in each)
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 4 |
| 2 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 4 |
| 3 | 4 | 6 | 3 |
Question 4 draws its 8 short questions from just two chapters (7 and 8), so prepare those thoroughly.
Long Questions — 18 Marks (Attempt 2 out of 3)
| Question 5 | Question 6 | Question 7 |
|---|---|---|
| (a) Ch 1 | (b) Ch 4 | (a) Ch 2 | (b) Ch 5 | (a) Ch 6 | (b) Ch 7 |
Each long question is split into part (a) and part (b), each from the chapter shown. You attempt any 2 of the 3 questions.
Marks Distribution
| Type | Marks | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge-based | 45 | 75% |
| Analytical-based | 15 | 25% |
Important Things to Know
- MCQ Chapters 7 and 8 each carry two marks — the highest MCQ weight in the paper — so don’t leave them for the last day.
- In the long questions, parts (a) and (b) come from fixed chapters, but either part may be a numerical, a reaction, or a theory question depending on the board.
- The 2025 paper follows the SLO-based pattern, so it differs a little from older papers; even so, roughly 90% of this scheme is expected to hold.
- This scheme is built around Punjab boards. Cover every chapter fully rather than relying on the scheme alone.
Download
Click below to download the free 2025 Chemistry Pairing Scheme PDF for Class 9, Punjab Boards.
Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
Class 9 students preparing for the 2025 Chemistry board exam under any Punjab board or the Azad Kashmir board — both regular school candidates and private students.
Applicable Boards
Issued for all Punjab boards: Lahore, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, Sargodha, Gujranwala, Sahiwal, Multan, Bahawalpur, and Dera Ghazi Khan. It also applies to the Azad Kashmir (AJK) board, which follows a similar paper pattern for Chemistry.
FAQs
Is this pairing scheme official for Class 9 Chemistry 2025?
Yes, it reflects the pairing pattern issued for Punjab boards and AJK for the 2025 exams.
Will my board’s paper match this scheme exactly?
Most boards follow it closely, but small differences can occur since each board sets its own paper. Use it as a strong guide, not a guarantee.
Can students from other boards use it?
It is built for Punjab boards and AJK. Students from Sindh, KPK, Federal, or Balochistan boards should check their own board’s scheme.
Does the download include solved exercises?
No — this is the pairing (assessment) scheme only. It shows the marks distribution, not solved answers.
Note: pairing schemes are exam guidance, not a guaranteed paper pattern. Full details: freebooks.pk/disclaimer
Study Resources for Chemistry Class 9
Free exam-preparation resources for Chemistry Class 9 from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.