PECTAA has reduced the Biology Class 11 (FSc Pre-Medical Part 1) syllabus for the 2027 board exams under its Smart Syllabus, also called the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP). Below is every topic and exercise item removed from each chapter of the new Biology-11 textbook, followed by the 2027 paper pattern. Page numbers refer to the current PECTAA Biology-11 book.
Quick summary
- Chapter 7 (Structural and Computational Biology) is removed completely.
- The other 11 chapters stay, but each loses some topics and exercise items.
- Inquisitive questions are removed from every chapter.
- The written paper is 85 marks, 3 hours.
Chapter-wise deleted content (Biology 11, 2027)
| Ch. | Chapter | Deleted topics (pages) | Deleted exercise items |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Biodiversity and Classification | "How are Archaea unique?" (pp. 2–3) 1.2 Taxonomic hierarchy and its table (pp. 5–7) 1.5 Classification of vertebrates (pp. 19–25) 1.6 Classification of viruses (pp. 25–26) 1.7 Biodiversity (pp. 27–29) 1.8 Species and speciation (pp. 29–30) | MCQs 1, 2 and 5 to 10 Long questions 1, 2 and 6 to 11 All inquisitive questions |
| 2 | Bacteria and Viruses | 2.3 Motility in bacteria (p. 37) 2.5 Ecology and diversity of bacteria (pp. 39–41) 2.6 Importance of bacteria (pp. 41–42) | MCQs 4, 6, 8 Short questions 11 to 14 Long questions 2, 5, 6 All inquisitive questions |
| 3 | Cells and Subcellular Organelles | 3.1 Cells, the basic unit of life (pp. 48–49) 3.2 Cell theory (pp. 49–51) 3.3 Microscopy (pp. 51–54) Techniques to study the plasma membrane (pp. 58–59) Difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells (pp. 76–77) | Short questions 1, 2 All inquisitive questions |
| 4 | Molecular Biology | 4.1 Biological molecules (pp. 92–93) 4.2 Types of bonds in biology (pp. 93–94) 4.3 Condensation and hydrolysis (pp. 94–95) Figure 4.38 and its side box (p. 118) Structure of NAD in figure 4.43 (p. 121) | Short question 1 Long questions 1, 2 All inquisitive questions |
| 5 | Enzymes | 5.4 Factors affecting the rate of enzyme action (pp. 131–133) | MCQ 6 Short question 7 Long questions 5 to 8 All inquisitive questions |
| 6 | Bioenergetics | ATP, the energy currency of cells (p. 141) Role of photosynthetic and accessory pigments (pp. 144–145) Other organic molecules as fuel for respiration (p. 161) 6.3 Photorespiration (pp. 161–164) | Short questions 7, 10 Long questions 1 and 13 to 16 All inquisitive questions |
| 7 | Structural and Computational Biology | Complete chapter deleted (pp. 167–176) | All |
| 8 | Plant Physiology | 8.1 Nutrition in plants (pp. 177–180) 8.3 Support in plants (pp. 182–183) 8.4 Water potential (pp. 183–184) Plant growth regulators (pp. 192–194) | MCQ 10 Short questions 1 to 3 All inquisitive questions |
| 9 | Human Digestive System | Storage and metabolic role of the liver (p. 212) | MCQ 10 All inquisitive questions |
| 10 | Human Respiratory System | Properties of the respiratory surface (p. 216) 10.2 Transport of gases (pp. 221–223) Otitis media (p. 226) | MCQs 6, 7 Short questions 1, 6 Long questions 2, 3 All inquisitive questions |
| 11 | Human Circulatory System | 11.2 Blood vessels (pp. 238–242) 11.4 Cardiovascular disorders (pp. 246–249) | MCQ 1 Short questions 1, 5, 7, 8, 10 Long questions 4, 5 and 9 to 13 All inquisitive questions |
| 12 | Human Skeletal and Muscular Systems | Bone development (pp. 257–258) Boxes on pp. 264 and 265 12.2 Disorders of the skeletal system (pp. 266–270) Tetany vs tetanus and boxes (p. 277) | Short questions 8, 9 and two parts of Q15 (rheumatoid arthritis vs osteoarthritis; tetany vs tetanus) Long questions 3, 4, 11, 12 All inquisitive questions |
Everything not listed above, including the remaining exercise items of each chapter, is part of the 2027 syllabus.
Paper pattern for 2027
Written paper: 85 marks (Objective 17 + Subjective 68). Time: 3 hours (Objective 20 minutes + Subjective 2 hours 40 minutes). Practical marks are separate.
Objective part: 17 MCQs (17 marks)
| Chapter | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Short questions (44 marks)
| Question | Chapters covered | Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 1 (2), 3 (3), 8 (4), 11 (3) | 8 out of 12 | 16 |
| Q3 | 2 (2), 5 (3), 9 (3), 12 (4) | 8 out of 12 | 16 |
| Q4 | 4 (3), 6 (3), 10 (3) | 6 out of 9 | 12 |
The number in brackets is how many short questions come from that chapter. Each short question carries 2 marks.
Long questions (24 marks)
Five long questions are given and you attempt any three, 8 marks each. Each question has two parts of 4 marks each.
| Question | Part (a) | Part (b) |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 | Chapter 1 | Chapter 11 |
| Q6 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 9 |
| Q7 | Chapter 6 | Chapter 10 |
| Q8 | Chapter 2 | Chapter 12 |
| Q9 | Chapter 4 | Chapter 8 |
How to use this for preparation
- Skip chapter 7 and all inquisitive questions, then mark the deleted topics in the other chapters.
- Chapters 8 and 12 give four short questions each, and chapters 1, 4, 6, 8, 11 and 12 give two MCQs each.
- Every remaining chapter except chapter 5 has a long-question part, so prepare diagrams and explanations for all of them.
- Chapter 5 (Enzymes) appears in MCQs and short questions only.
- Practise past papers, but skip any question that comes from a deleted topic.
Related pages
- Smart Syllabus 2027: all classes and subjects
- Biology 1st Year (Class 11) textbook PDF
- Mathematics Class 11 Smart Syllabus 2027
- PCTB is now PECTAA: where to find Punjab textbooks
Frequently asked questions
Which Biology 11 chapter is fully deleted for 2027?
Chapter 7, Structural and Computational Biology, is removed completely, together with all its exercise questions.
Are inquisitive questions included in the 2027 Biology paper?
No. The inquisitive questions of every chapter are removed for 2027.
How many marks is the Biology 11 paper in 2027?
The written paper is 85 marks: 17 MCQs, 44 marks of short questions and 24 marks of long questions. Practical marks are separate.
Source: PECTAA notification No. PECTAA/C&C Unit/2026/1239 dated 06.11.2026 and its Annex-A (Smart Syllabus, pairing scheme and model paper for Grade 11). Always confirm with the official PDF and your teacher. Last checked: 8 November 2026.
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