PECTAA · Session 2026-27
9th Class Biology Smart Syllabus 2027
These Biology topics and exercise questions are excluded from the 2027 Punjab board exams for 9th class: 35 topics and 39 groups of exercise questions across 12 chapters, including 2 chapters removed entirely. Page numbers are from the current textbook. Everything not listed is still examinable.
How the paper is set: 9th class Biology pairing scheme 2027 →
Deleted topics, chapter by chapter
Chapter 1: The Science of Biology
Deleted topics
- 1.2 Relation of Biology with other sciencesp. 8-10
- 1.3 Careers in Biologyp. 10-12
- 1.5 Science as a collaborative fieldp. 13-14
- 1.8 Malaria- An example of Biological Methodp. 17-20
- Key Pointsp. 21-22
Deleted exercise questions
- MCQ No. 9 &10p. 23
- Short answers No. 3 & 5p. 23
- Long questions No. 1-3 & 6-7p. 24
- Inquisitive questions allp. 24
Chapter 2: Biodiversity
Deleted topics
- Advantages of classificationp. 27
- Tablep. 28
- History of classificationp. 29
- Tablep. 31
- Tablep. 35
- Boxp. 36
- Key Pointsp. 38
Deleted exercise questions
- MCQ No. 8-10p. 39
- Short answers no.1,2 &4p. 40
- Long questions no. 1&2p. 40
- Inquisitive questions allp. 40
Chapter 3: The Cell
Deleted topics
- Side box and Tablep. 52
- Tablep. 53
- 3.3 Structural Advantages of Plant and Animal Cellsp. 53-54
- Division of Labour within and across cellsp. 56-57
- Key Pointsp. 59
Deleted exercise questions
- MCQ No. 4, 11 & 14p. 60-61
- Short answers No. 4, 10 & 14p. 61
- Long questions No. 8 & 9p. 62
- Inquisitive questions allp. 62
Chapter 4: Cell Cycle
Deleted topics
- Boxp. 65
- 4.4 Comparison between Meiosis and Mitosisp. 73-75
- Key Pointsp. 76
Deleted exercise questions
- MCQ No. 3 & 8p. 77
- Short answers No. 8 & 10p. 78
- Long questions No. 2p. 78
- Inquisitive questions allp. 78
Chapter 5: Tissues, Organs And Organ System
Deleted topics
- Emergent Propertiesp. 81-82
- Role of Organ System in Homeostasisp. 89
- Key Pointsp. 90
Deleted exercise questions
- MCQ No. 1, 3 & 7p. 90-91
- Short answers No. 5 & 7p. 92
- Long questions No. 6, 9 & 10p. 92
- Inquisitive questions allp. 92
Chapter 6: Biomolecules
Deleted topics
- Key Pointsp. 105-106
Deleted exercise questions
- MCQ No. 1 & 8p. 106-107
- Short answers No. 1 & 4p. 108
- Long questions No. 6p. 108
- Inquisitive questions allp. 108
Chapter 7: Enzymes
Deleted topics
- Key Pointsp. 116
Deleted exercise questions
- MCQ No. 1 & 4p. 117
- Short answers No. 2 & 5p. 118
- Long questions No. 4p. 118
- Inquisitive questions allp. 118
Chapter 8: Bioenergetics
Deleted topics
- Use of Respiratory energy in Bodyp. 128
- Tablep. 128
- Tablep. 129
- Figure 8.8p. 129
- Key Pointsp. 130
Deleted exercise questions
- MCQ No. 3 & 9p. 131
- Short answers No. 3, 7, 8, 9 & 13Revisedp. 132
- Long questions No. 3 & 6p. 132
- Inquisitive questions allp. 132
Chapter 9: Plant Physiology
Deleted topics
- Roles of Nitrogen and Magnesiump. 135
- Key Pointsp. 148
Deleted exercise questions
- MCQ No. 4 & 7p. 149
- Short answers No. 1 & 3p. 150
- Long questions No. 3 & 8p. 150
- Inquisitive questions allp. 150
Chapter 10: Reproduction in Plants
Deleted topics
- Key Pointsp. 163
Deleted exercise questions
- MCQ No. 4 & 10p. 164
- Short answers No. 3 & 10p. 165-166
- Inquisitive questions allp. 166
Chapter 11: Biostatistics
Removed entirelyDeleted topics
- Entire chapter is deleted.p. 167-175
Glossary
Removed entirelyDeleted topics
- Completely deleted.p. 176-180
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
Frequently asked questions
How much of 9th class Biology is deleted in 2027?
35 topics and 39 groups of exercise questions across 12 chapters, including 2 chapters removed entirely.
What changed from last year's Biology smart syllabus?
1 item is marked "Revised" by PECTAA. They are flagged in the table above.
Should I skip the deleted topics completely?
For the board exam, yes: they will not be asked. Later chapters and next year's course can still build on them, so a quick read is still worthwhile.