Federal (FBISE) · Last checked 30 October 2026
10th Class Chemistry pairing scheme 2026
65 marks · 3 hours (Section A: 15 minutes) · 12 MCQs, 11 short questions, 2 long questions.
Marks widely reported; chapter map not published as text
Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | MCQs | 12 MCQs, 1 mark each (12 marks). |
| Section B | Short questions | Attempt any 11 of 14 parts, 3 marks each (33 marks). |
| Section C | Long questions | Attempt any 2 of 3, 10 marks each (20 marks). |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 12 | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Short questions | 14 | 11 | 3 | 33 |
| Long questions | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20 |
| Total | 65 |
Notes and sources
- Class 10 keeps this pattern until the 50% MCQ pattern reaches SSC-II in the First Annual Exam 2028.
- Section A at 12 marks matches the official SSC-II model paper. The Section B and C split comes from earlier model papers, so confirm it with the current one.
Sources: FBISE SSC-II Physics assessment framework and model paper (official) · Nabeel Academy: FBISE new paper pattern, 50% MCQs · FBISE model papers (official)
Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
Practice paper formats
| Paper | Pattern | Marks | Time | Free paper |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapter test | 10 MCQs, 6 short questions, 2 long questions | 30 | 40 minutes | Open |
| Quarter book | 12 MCQs, 8 short questions, 3 long questions | 40 | 1 hour | Open |
| Half book (board pattern) | 12 MCQs, 11 short questions, 2 long questions | 65 | 3 hours (Section A: 15 minutes) | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 12 MCQs, 11 short questions, 2 long questions | 65 | 3 hours (Section A: 15 minutes) | Open |
Chemistry chapters
Questions teachers ask
What is the 10th Class Chemistry paper scheme?
Federal (FBISE): 65 marks: 12 MCQs, 11 short questions, 2 long questions. Time: 3 hours (Section A: 15 minutes). Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 10th Class Chemistry paper?
12 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 10th Class Chemistry?
Check the FBISE website for any syllabus changes.
Is there a free 10th Class Chemistry board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.