PECTAA has reduced the Mathematics Class 11 (FSc / ICS Part 1) syllabus for the 2027 board exams under its Smart Syllabus, also called the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP). This page lists, unit by unit, exactly what has been removed, which units are complete, and how the 2027 paper will be made. It follows the new Mathematics-11 textbook (2025-26 edition, National Curriculum 2023), so page numbers refer to that book.
Quick summary
- Unit 8 (Mathematical Induction and Binomial Theorem) is completely removed.
- Units 5 (Partial Fractions) and 9 (Division of Polynomials) are complete; nothing is removed from them.
- From the other 11 units, mostly the “real world” application sections and some exercise questions are removed.
- The paper is still 100 marks, 3 hours, and questions can come from everything that has not been removed.
Unit-wise deleted content (Mathematics 11, 2027)
| Unit | Unit name | Deleted / excluded content |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Complex Numbers | 1.4.1 Polar form of a complex number and operations in polar form (Examples 12–16, pp. 15–18) 1.5 Complex numbers in the real world (Examples 17–18, pp. 19–20) Exercise 1.5: Q2 to Q22 (pp. 20–21) |
| 2 | Functions and Graphs | 2.5 Real life applications (Examples 12–13, pp. 31–32) Exercise 2.2: Q4 and Q5 (p. 33) |
| 3 | Theory of Quadratic Functions | 3.5 Real world problems of quadratic equations and inequalities (Examples 9–10, pp. 41–42) Exercise 3.2: Q2 to Q7 (p. 43) |
| 4 | Matrices and Determinants | 4.6 Elementary row operations (p. 61) 4.7 Echelon and reduced echelon form (Examples 8–10, pp. 62–64) 4.8 Non-homogeneous linear systems (Example 11, pp. 64–67) 4.9 Homogeneous linear systems (Examples 14–15, pp. 71–74) 4.10 Applications of matrices (Examples 16–17, pp. 74–76) Exercise 4.3: Q1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 (pp. 76–77) |
| 5 | Partial Fractions | Nothing deleted. The complete unit is in the syllabus. |
| 6 | Sequences and Series | Exercise 6.2: Q20–23 (p. 94); Ex 6.3: Q6 (p. 95); Ex 6.4: Q17–19 (p. 99); Ex 6.5: Q7, 8, 9, 10, 14 (p. 102); Ex 6.6: Q7–8 (p. 104); Ex 6.7: Q6 (p. 105) 6.8 Arithmetico-geometric progression (Examples 19–21, pp. 106–109) and Exercise 6.8 complete (pp. 109–110) Exercise 6.9: Q13–18 (p. 114) 6.11 Real life problems (Examples 27–31, pp. 117–120) and Exercise 6.11 complete (pp. 121–122) |
| 7 | Permutations and Combinations | Exercise 7.2: Q6, 9, 11 (p. 129) Exercise 7.3: Q9, 10, 11 (p. 132) Exercise 7.4: Q4, 5, 6, 17, 18 (pp. 138–139) |
| 8 | Mathematical Induction and Binomial Theorem | Complete unit deleted. |
| 9 | Division of Polynomials | Nothing deleted. The complete unit is in the syllabus. |
| 10 | Trigonometric Identities | 10.6 Triple angle identities (pp. 192–193) Exercise 10.3: Q2 (viii, ix, x, xii) and Q5 (pp. 194–195) Exercise 10.4: Q6 to Q10 (p. 199) |
| 11 | Trigonometric Functions and their Graphs | 11.4.1 to 11.4.4 Graphs of trigonometric functions, y = sin x, y = cos x and y = tan x (pp. 205–210) Exercise 11.2 complete (p. 211) |
| 12 | Limit and Continuity | 12.4 Transcendental functions in real world limit and continuity problems (Examples 14–17, pp. 234–235) Exercise 12.3 complete (pp. 235–236) |
| 13 | Differentiation | 13.7 Applications of differentiation (Examples 12–15, pp. 255–256) Exercise 13.3 complete (pp. 256–257) |
| 14 | Vectors in Space | Exercise 14.1: Q9–10 (p. 266); Exercise 14.2: Q7, 8, 12 (p. 274) 14.4 Scalar triple product (Examples 23–31, pp. 283–288) and Exercise 14.4 complete (pp. 289–290) |
Everything not listed above is part of the 2027 syllabus, including the remaining exercise questions and examples of each unit.
Paper pattern for 2027
Total: 100 marks (Objective 20 + Subjective 80). Time: 3 hours (Objective 30 minutes + Subjective 2 hours 30 minutes).
Objective part: 20 MCQs (20 marks)
| Unit | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Subjective Part I: short questions (50 marks)
| Question | Units covered | Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 1 (4), 2 (2), 3 (2), 4 (3), 5 (1) | 8 out of 12 | 16 |
| Q3 | 6 (4), 7 (3), 9 (2), 10 (3) | 8 out of 12 | 16 |
| Q4 | 11 (2), 12 (3), 13 (4), 14 (4) | 9 out of 13 | 18 |
The number in brackets is how many short questions come from that unit. Each short question carries 2 marks.
Subjective Part II: long questions (30 marks)
Five long questions are given and you attempt any three. Each has two parts, (a) and (b), of 5 marks each.
| Question | Part (a) | Part (b) |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 | Unit 1 | Unit 2 or Unit 3 |
| Q6 | Unit 4 | Unit 5 or Unit 9 |
| Q7 | Unit 6 | Unit 7 |
| Q8 | Unit 10 | Unit 12 |
| Q9 | Unit 13 | Unit 14 |
How to use this for preparation
- Cross out the deleted sections and exercise questions in your textbook first, so you do not spend time on them.
- Units 1, 4, 6, 13 and 14 carry the most short questions and each has its own long question. Give them the most time.
- Unit 11 appears only in MCQs and short questions (no long question is set from it), so focus on definitions, values and short results there.
- Units 5 and 9 are complete and share one long question (Q6 b), so prepare both fully.
- Practise past papers, but skip any question that comes from a deleted topic.
Related pages
- Smart Syllabus 2027: all classes and subjects
- Mathematics 1st Year (Class 11) textbook PDF
- PCTB is now PECTAA: where to find Punjab textbooks
Frequently asked questions
Is Binomial Theorem in the Class 11 Maths syllabus for 2027?
No. Unit 8, Mathematical Induction and Binomial Theorem, has been removed completely for the 2027 annual exam.
Does this smart syllabus apply to all Punjab boards?
Yes. The notification applies to all nine Punjab BISEs: Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Multan, Dera Ghazi Khan and Bahawalpur.
Is it the same for FSc and ICS?
Yes. Both use the same Mathematics-11 textbook, so the same smart syllabus applies.
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: 7 November 2026.
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