This is the official 2026 Mathematics 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 13 chapters.
Maths is one of the highest-weightage papers for Class 9, and the long-question section this year has two separate attempt rules, so knowing the pattern in advance really matters. This pairing scheme tells you which chapters to prioritize and exactly how the choice-based questions work.
Quick Facts
- Class: Class 9
- Subject: Mathematics
- Year: 2026
- Boards: All Punjab Boards + Azad Kashmir (AJK)
- Total Marks: 75 (MCQs 15 + Short 36 + Long 24)
- Format: PDF
Exam Pattern Breakdown
MCQs — 15 Marks
| Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs | Chapter | MCQs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 11 | 1 |
| 2 | 1 | 7 | 1 | 12 | 1 |
| 3 | 2 | 8 | – | 13 | 1 |
| 4 | 2 | 9 | 1 | ||
| 5 | 1 | 10 | 1 |
MCQs are set across 12 of the 13 chapters; chapter 8 carries no MCQ this year.
Short Questions — 36 Marks (Attempt any 6 out of 9 in each)
| Q.2 – Chapter | Qs | Q.3 – Chapter | Qs | Q.4 – Chapter | Qs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 2 |
| 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| 3 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 12 | 3 |
| 4 | 2 | 13 | 2 | ||
| 5 | 1 |
Qs = number of questions offered from that chapter (students attempt any 6 of the 9 offered in each of Q.2, Q.3, Q.4). Chapter 8 is not included in the short questions either.
Long Questions — 24 Marks (Attempt 2 of Q.5-Q.7, plus 1 of Q.8-Q.9)
| Q.5 | Q.6 | Q.7 | Q.8 | Q.9 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (a) Ch1 (b) Ch2 | (a) Ch3 (b) Ch4 | (a) Ch5 (b) Ch6 | (a) Ch7/10 (b) Ch9 | (a) Ch12 (b) Ch11/13 |
Attempt any 2 of the 3 questions in Q.5-Q.7 (16 marks, 8 each) plus any 1 of the 2 questions in Q.8-Q.9 (8 marks) — 24 marks total. In Q.8, part (a) can be from Chapter 7 or Chapter 10; in Q.9, part (b) can be from Chapter 11 or Chapter 13.
Important Things to Know
- Chapter 8 is entirely absent from MCQs and short questions — it only matters if it appears indirectly in a long question.
- The long-question section has two separate attempt rules: 2 of 3 in Q.5-Q.7, then 1 of 2 in Q.8-Q.9 — don’t confuse this with a single 3-of-5 rule.
- Chapters 1-5 alone account for 9 of the 27 short questions offered — make sure the early chapters are rock solid.
- 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 FSc, ICS, or ICOM in the future, since Maths 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 Mathematics, 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 Mathematics Class 9
Free exam-preparation resources for Mathematics Class 9 from the Freebooks.pk Editorial Team — the free PDF textbook. Study online or download.