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9th Class Mathematics Pairing Scheme 2027

The official paper pattern for 9th class Mathematics 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 Mathematics smart syllabus 2027 →

Paper pattern

Total marks: 75
Time: 2:30 hours
Objective: 15 marks; 20 minutes
Subjective: 60 marks; 2:10 hours

Objective part

Q-1: Multiple choice questions

1 × 15 = 15

Attempt: all

Chapter 11 MCQ
Chapter 21 MCQ
Chapter 32 MCQs
Chapter 42 MCQs
Chapter 51 MCQ
Chapter 62 MCQs
Chapter 71 MCQ
Chapter 91 MCQ
Chapter 101 MCQ
Chapter 111 MCQ
Chapter 121 MCQ
Chapter 131 MCQ

15 MCQs from the entire content of the textbook.

Subjective part

Q-2: Short questions

2 × 6 = 12

Attempt: any 6 out of 9

Chapter 12 questions
Chapter 22 questions
Chapter 32 questions
Chapter 42 questions
Chapter 51 question

Q-3: Short questions

2 × 6 = 12

Attempt: any 6 out of 9

Chapter 63 questions
Chapter 73 questions
Chapter 93 questions

Q-4: Short questions

2 × 6 = 12

Attempt: any 6 out of 9

Chapter 102 questions
Chapter 112 questions
Chapter 123 questions
Chapter 132 questions

Q-5: Long question

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

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

Each long question has two parts, a and b, carrying 4 marks each. Attempt two of Q-5, Q-6 and Q-7. Section total: 2 × 8 = 16.

Q-6: Long question

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

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

Each long question has two parts, a and b, carrying 4 marks each. Attempt two of Q-5, Q-6 and Q-7. Section total: 2 × 8 = 16.

Q-7: Long question

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

Chapter 5Part (a), 4 marks
Chapter 6Part (b), 4 marks

Each long question has two parts, a and b, carrying 4 marks each. Attempt two of Q-5, Q-6 and Q-7. Section total: 2 × 8 = 16.

Q-8: Long question

Attempt: any 1 out of 2 (Q-8, Q-9)

Chapter 7 or Chapter 10Part (a), 4 marks
Chapter 9Part (b), 4 marks

Each long question has two parts, a and b, carrying 4 marks each. Attempt one of Q-8 and Q-9. Section total: 1 × 8 = 8.

Q-9: Long question

Attempt: any 1 out of 2 (Q-8, Q-9)

Chapter 12Part (a), 4 marks
Chapter 11 or Chapter 13Part (b), 4 marks

Each long question has two parts, a and b, carrying 4 marks each. Attempt one of Q-8 and Q-9. Section total: 1 × 8 = 8.

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 Mathematics paper?

75 marks in 2:30 hours: objective 15 (20 minutes), subjective 60 (2:10 hours).

How are the Mathematics MCQs distributed?

1 × 15 = 15 marks. Chapter 1: 1 MCQ; Chapter 2: 1 MCQ; Chapter 3: 2 MCQs; Chapter 4: 2 MCQs; Chapter 5: 1 MCQ; Chapter 6: 2 MCQs; Chapter 7: 1 MCQ; Chapter 9: 1 MCQ; Chapter 10: 1 MCQ; Chapter 11: 1 MCQ; Chapter 12: 1 MCQ; Chapter 13: 1 MCQ.

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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