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9th Class Chemistry Pairing Scheme 2027

The official paper pattern for 9th class Chemistry in the 2027 Punjab board exams: which chapters each question is drawn from, how many to attempt, and the marks and time for each part.

Before you plan by chapter, check what is removed: 9th class Chemistry smart syllabus 2027 →

Paper pattern

Total marks: 60
Time: 2 hours
Objective: 12 marks; 15 minutes
Subjective: 48 marks; 1:45 hours

Objective part

Q-1: Multiple choice questions

1 × 12 = 12

Attempt: all

Chapter 11 MCQ
Chapter 21 MCQ
Chapter 31 MCQ
Chapter 41 MCQ
Chapter 51 MCQ
Chapter 61 MCQ
Chapter 71 MCQ
Chapter 81 MCQ
Chapter 91 MCQ
Chapter 101 MCQ
Chapter 112 MCQs

Subjective part

Q-2: Short answers

2 × 5 = 10

Attempt: 5 out of 8

Chapter 11 question
Chapter 22 questions
Chapter 32 questions
Chapter 43 questions

Q-3: Short answers

2 × 5 = 10

Attempt: 5 out of 8

Chapter 53 questions
Chapter 62 questions
Chapter 71 question
Chapter 82 questions

Q-4: Short answers

2 × 5 = 10

Attempt: 5 out of 8

Chapter 93 questions
Chapter 102 questions
Chapter 113 questions

Q-5: Detailed question

Attempt: any 2 out of 3 (Q-5, Q-6, Q-7)

Chapter 1Part (a), 5 marks
Chapter 2Part (b), 4 marks

Each detailed question has two parts, a and b, carrying 5 and 4 marks respectively. Section total: 2 × 9 = 18.

Q-6: Detailed question

Attempt: any 2 out of 3 (Q-5, Q-6, Q-7)

Chapter 3Part (a), 5 marks
Chapter 7Part (b), 4 marks

Each detailed question has two parts, a and b, carrying 5 and 4 marks respectively. Section total: 2 × 9 = 18.

Q-7: Detailed question

Attempt: any 2 out of 3 (Q-5, Q-6, Q-7)

Chapter 8Part (a), 5 marks
Chapter 10Part (b), 4 marks

Each detailed question has two parts, a and b, carrying 5 and 4 marks respectively. Section total: 2 × 9 = 18.

Official source

Issued by: PECTAA (Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority)
Notification: PECTAA/C&C Unit/2026/1238
Dated: 6 November 2026
Session: 2026-27
Applies to: BISE Annual Examination 2027, all Punjab boards

Official notification on PECTAA’s website

Frequently asked questions

How many marks is the 9th class Chemistry paper?

60 marks in 2 hours: objective 12 (15 minutes), subjective 48 (1:45 hours).

How are the Chemistry MCQs distributed?

1 × 12 = 12 marks. Chapter 1: 1 MCQ; Chapter 2: 1 MCQ; Chapter 3: 1 MCQ; Chapter 4: 1 MCQ; Chapter 5: 1 MCQ; Chapter 6: 1 MCQ; Chapter 7: 1 MCQ; Chapter 8: 1 MCQ; Chapter 9: 1 MCQ; Chapter 10: 1 MCQ; Chapter 11: 2 MCQs.

Does the pairing scheme include the deleted (smart syllabus) topics?

No. Questions are set from the textbook other than the topics and questions removed in the smart syllabus, which we list on the matching smart syllabus page.

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