PECTAA has reduced the English Class 11 (Intermediate Part 1, compulsory English) syllabus for the 2027 board exams under its Smart Syllabus, also called the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP). Four of the fourteen units of the new English-11 textbook are excluded. This page lists them and explains how the 2027 paper will be made, including which parts come from the grammar and composition book.
Quick summary
- Units 4, 7, 9 and 12 are excluded completely. No question of any type will come from them.
- The other 10 units (1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 13 and 14) are complete.
- Letter or application, story, pair of words and the essay option come from English Grammar and Composition 11-12 by PECTAA.
- The paper is 100 marks, 3 hours.
Excluded units (English 11, 2027)
| Unit | Title | Pages |
|---|---|---|
| 4 | Team Moon | 42–55 |
| 7 | What You Do is What You Are | 82–94 |
| 9 | Freedom (poem) | 105–113 |
| 12 | The Impact of AI on Society, Human Relationships, and Ethics | 131–138 |
All other units of the English-11 textbook are fully in the 2027 syllabus.
Paper pattern for 2027
Total: 100 marks (Objective 20 + Subjective 80). Time: 3 hours (Objective 30 minutes + Subjective 2 hours 30 minutes).
Objective part: Q1 (20 marks)
| Taken from | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Units 1, 2, 5, 8, 10 | 5 synonyms + 3 MCQs | 8 |
| Units 3, 6, 11, 13 | 3 synonyms + 2 MCQs | 5 |
| Unit 14 | 2 synonyms | 2 |
| All 10 remaining units | 5 MCQs on the correct form of the verb | 5 |
Subjective Section I: short questions (30 marks)
| Question | Taken from | Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | Units 1, 2, 5, 8, 10 | 7 out of 10 | 14 |
| Q3 | Units 3, 6, 11, 13 | 5 out of 8 | 10 |
| Q4 | Unit 14 | 3 out of 5 | 6 |
Subjective Section II (50 marks)
| Question | Task | Taken from | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q5 | Write a letter or an application (choice given) | English Grammar and Composition 11-12 | 10 |
| Q6 | Write a story on one of two given topics | English Grammar and Composition 11-12 | 10 |
| Q7 (a) | Explain a stanza with reference to the context | Units 3, 6, 11, 13 | 5 |
| Q7 (b) | Punctuate a short paragraph | Units 1, 2, 5, 8, 10 | 5 |
| Q7 (c) | Use 5 of 8 pairs of words in sentences | English Grammar and Composition 11-12 | 5 |
| Q8 | Translate an English paragraph into Urdu | Units 1, 2, 5, 8, 10 | 15 |
Foreign and English-medium candidates may write an essay on the given topic instead of the Q8 translation. The essay topic comes from English Grammar and Composition 11-12.
How to use this for preparation
- Skip units 4, 7, 9 and 12 completely.
- Units 1, 2, 5, 8 and 10 carry the most marks: 8 objective marks, Q2 (14 marks), punctuation and the 15-mark translation. Read them closely.
- Prepare the stanzas of units 3, 6, 11 and 13 for Q7 (a) reference-to-context.
- Unit 14 has its own short question (Q4) and synonyms, so do not leave it out.
- For Q5, Q6 and Q7 (c), practise letters, applications, stories and pairs of words from the PECTAA grammar book.
Related pages
- Smart Syllabus 2027: all classes and subjects
- English Class 11 textbook PDF (PECTAA edition)
- English Grammar and Composition Class 11 PDF
- Mathematics Class 11 Smart Syllabus 2027
- PCTB is now PECTAA: where to find Punjab textbooks
Frequently asked questions
Which English 11 units are excluded for 2027?
Unit 4 (Team Moon), Unit 7 (What You Do is What You Are), Unit 9 (Freedom, a poem) and Unit 12 (The Impact of AI on Society, Human Relationships, and Ethics).
Does the smart syllabus apply to FA, FSc, ICS and ICom?
Yes. Compulsory English Class 11 is the same textbook for all intermediate groups, so the same excluded units apply to everyone appearing in the 2027 Punjab board exam.
Can I write an essay instead of the translation?
Only foreign and English-medium candidates may write an essay instead of the Q8 translation into Urdu.
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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