The Smart Syllabus, officially the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP), is a reduced syllabus issued by PECTAA (formerly the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board). It lists the topics, lessons and exercise questions removed from each textbook for the 2026-27 session, and gives a new pairing scheme and model paper for the 2027 annual exams. It applies to all nine Punjab boards: Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Bahawalpur.
Below, each subject links to a page with the full list of removed content and the 2027 paper pattern, written in plain words with page numbers from the current PECTAA textbooks.
Class 11 (1st Year) Smart Syllabus 2027
| Subject | Main change | Written paper | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| English | Units 4, 7, 9 and 12 excluded | 100 marks | English 11 |
| Urdu | 4 lessons removed; no questions on authors' introductions | 100 marks | Urdu 11 |
| Islamiat Lazmi | 4 ahadith and 4 lessons removed | 50 marks | Islamiat 11 |
| Mathematics | Unit 8 removed completely | 100 marks | Mathematics 11 |
| Physics | Sections and exercise items removed from all 12 chapters | 85 marks | Physics 11 |
| Chemistry | Units 15 and 16 removed completely | 85 marks | Chemistry 11 |
| Biology | Chapter 7 and all inquisitive questions removed | 85 marks | Biology 11 |
| Computer Science | Units 4 and 8 complete; OOP in Python and blockchain removed | 75 marks | Computer Science 11 |
Source: PECTAA notification No. PECTAA/C&C Unit/2026/1239 dated 06.11.2026 (official PDF).
Class 9 Smart Syllabus 2027
PECTAA has notified the Class 9 Smart Syllabus for seven subjects (notification No. PECTAA/C&C Unit/2026/1238, official PDF). All seven subjects are covered below.
| Subject | Main change | Written paper | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | All 9 chapters stay; topics and exercise items removed from each | 60 marks | Physics 9 |
| Chemistry | Chapters 12 and 13 removed completely | 60 marks | Chemistry 9 |
| Mathematics | Unit 8 (Logic) removed completely | 75 marks | Mathematics 9 |
| Biology | Chapter 11, glossary, key points and inquisitive questions removed | 60 marks | Biology 9 |
| English | Units 5, 8 and 10 excluded | 75 marks | English 9 |
| Urdu | 4 lessons removed; no questions on authors' introductions | 75 marks | Urdu 9 |
| Islamiat | Chapter 7, five ahadith and some lessons removed | 100 marks | Islamiat 9 |
Computer Science Class 9 is not part of this notification. We will add it when PECTAA issues it.
Class 10 and Class 12
As of 8 November 2026, PECTAA has not notified a Smart Syllabus for Class 10 or Class 12. Students should follow the full textbook until an official notification is issued. We will add both classes here as soon as they are released.
How to use the Smart Syllabus
- Open your subject page and mark every removed topic and exercise question in your textbook.
- Use the paper pattern table to see how many MCQs and short questions come from each chapter, and give more time to the chapters with more marks.
- When practising past papers, skip questions from removed topics.
- Always confirm with the official PECTAA PDF and your teacher, since PECTAA can issue corrections.
Related pages
- PCTB is now PECTAA: where to find Punjab textbooks in 2026
- PECTAA Curriculum & Compliance page (official)
Frequently asked questions
What is the Smart Syllabus 2027?
It is PECTAA's reduced syllabus (Accelerated Learning Programme) for the 2026-27 session. It lists the removed topics and questions and the new paper pattern for the 2027 annual exams of the Punjab boards.
Which classes have a Smart Syllabus for 2027?
So far, Class 9 and Class 11, both notified on 6 November 2026. Class 10 and Class 12 have not been notified yet.
Does the Smart Syllabus apply to all Punjab boards?
Yes. It applies to all nine BISEs of Punjab.
Will questions come from the deleted topics?
No. PECTAA has instructed the board paper setters not to include any objective, subjective or other question from the removed content.