This is the official 2026 English pairing scheme for Class 9, covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK), following the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus. It breaks down exactly how the 19 MCQ marks and 56 subjective marks are split across the textbook, play, poem, and grammar book.
English is compulsory for every Class 9 student, and this year’s scheme spells out unit-by-unit which pages the MCQs come from. Knowing this in advance means you can target your revision instead of covering the whole grammar book equally.
Quick Facts
- Class: Class 9
- Subject: English
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 75 (MCQs 19 + Subjective 56)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 19 Marks (Question 1)
| Part | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| A | Choose the correct form of the verb — from English Grammar and Composition, Units 9-10. | 5 |
| B | Choose the word with correct spelling — Units 1-4 & 6 + Review-I (2 marks), Units 7, 9, 11 + Review-II (2 marks). | 4 |
| C | Choose the correct meaning of underlined words — Units 1-4 & 6 + Review-I (2 marks), Units 7, 9, 11 + Review-II (3 marks). | 5 |
| D | Choose the correct option according to grammar — entire English-9 textbook except Units 5, 8, 10 + Grammar 9-10. | 5 |
All 19 MCQs are objective-type, one correct option each.
Subjective — 56 Marks
| Q# | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q.2 | Part (A): Short questions from the Textbook (Unit & Exercises) — 3 out of 5 (6 marks). Part (B): from the Play — 1 out of 2 (4 marks). | 10 |
| Q.3 | Translate into Urdu (from Book) — attempt 2 out of 3 paragraphs (Units 1, 2, 4, 6 give 2 paragraphs; Unit 9 gives 1 paragraph). | 8 |
| Q.4 | Summary of the Poem OR explanation of a Stanza from the Poem. | 5 |
| Q.5 | Use Words/Phrases or Idioms in sentences (from Book) — any 5 out of 8. | 5 |
| Q.6 | Letter, Story or Dialogue writing — from English Grammar. | 8 |
| Q.7 | Comprehension passage — from English Grammar & Composition (2 sub-questions x 5 marks). | 10 |
| Q.8 | Tenses — from Grammar & Composition, any 5 out of 8. | 5 |
| Q.9 | Change of Voice — from Grammar & Composition, all 5. | 5 |
Attempt every subjective question listed above; choice only applies within the sub-parts noted.
Important Things to Know
- MCQ Part D covers the entire textbook except Units 5, 8, 10 plus Grammar 9-10 — the widest-reaching MCQ part, so don’t skip any other unit.
- Q.7 Comprehension alone is worth 10 marks — practise comprehension passages from the Grammar & Composition book specifically.
- Q.3 Translation only draws from Units 1, 2, 4, 6 and 9 — focus translation practice on these units.
- Letter, Story, Dialogue, Application and Tenses together make up 33 of the 56 subjective marks — the Grammar & Composition book carries more weight than the textbook lessons.
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Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for Class 9 students under Punjab Boards and AJK, since English is a compulsory paper for everyone regardless of future group choice.
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 Class 9 students?
Yes, this pairing scheme is specifically for Class 9 English, covering all Punjab Boards and AJK for the 2026 exams.
Can other students use this pairing scheme?
It is designed for Class 9 students, but Class 10 students can refer to it to see how the paper pattern evolves across both years.
Is this the latest edition?
Yes, this is the updated 2026 pairing scheme based on the ALP | PECTAA Smart 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 English Class 9
Free exam-preparation resources for English Class 9 from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.