This is the official 2026 Computer Science pairing scheme for Class 9, covering all Punjab Boards and Azad Kashmir (AJK), following the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus. It shows exactly how many MCQs, short questions, and long questions come from each of the 12 chapters.
For ICS-bound Class 9 students, Computer Science lays the groundwork for 1st Year, and this pairing scheme helps you revise around the actual exam weightage. You’ll know which chapters carry more short questions and which chapters feed the long questions.
Quick Facts
- Class: Class 9
- Subject: Computer Science
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 50 (MCQs 10 + Short 24 + Long 16)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 10 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | – | 9 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
| 3 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 11 | 1 |
| 4 | 1 | 8 | 1 | 12 | – |
MCQs are set across 10 of the 12 chapters; chapters 5 and 12 carry no MCQ this year.
Short Questions — 24 Marks (Attempt any 4 out of 6 in each)
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 1 |
| 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 11 | 2 |
| 4 | 1 | 8 | 2 | 12 | 1 |
Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter (students attempt any 4 of the 6 offered in each of Q.2, Q.3, Q.4).
Long Questions — 16 Marks (Attempt 2 out of 3)
| Question 5 | Question 6 | Question 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Ch 1 | Ch 6 | Ch 9 or Ch 12 |
Each long question carries 8 marks. Q.7 can come from either Chapter 9 or Chapter 12 — prepare both. Attempt any 2 of the 3 questions.
Marks Distribution
| Type | Marks | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge-based | 45 | 75% |
| Analytical-based | 15 | 25% |
Important Things to Know
- The syllabus has expanded to 12 chapters this year — double-check your book’s chapter list matches before relying on chapter numbers.
- Chapters 5 and 12 carry no MCQs — focus your objective-type revision on the other 10 chapters.
- Chapters 3, 7, 8, 10 and 11 offer the most short questions (2 each) — prioritize these.
- This is the ALP | PECTAA Smart Syllabus version — confirm your school follows the same syllabus before relying on chapter numbers.
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Who Should Use This Pairing Scheme
This pairing scheme is for Class 9 students under Punjab Boards and AJK, especially those aiming for ICS in the future, since Computer Science fundamentals from Class 9 carry into 1st Year.
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 Computer Science, 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 Computer Science Class 9
Free exam-preparation resources for Computer Science Class 9 from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.