Federal (FBISE) · Last checked 30 October 2026
1st Year Mathematics pairing scheme 2026
100 marks · 3 hours (Section A: 1 hour 40 minutes) · 64 MCQs, 7 short questions, 3 long questions.
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Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | MCQs | 64 MCQs, 0.75 marks each (48 marks). |
| Section B | Short questions | 7 questions, 4 marks each, every question with an OR choice (28 marks). |
| Section C | Long questions | 3 questions, 8 marks each, every question with an OR choice (24 marks). |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 64 | 64 | 0.75 | 48 |
| Short questions | 14 | 7 | 4 | 28 |
| Long questions | 6 | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Total | 100 |
Notes and sources
- Fresh Class 11 candidates sit this pattern from the Second Annual Exam 2026, and all Class 11 candidates from the First Annual Exam 2027.
Sources: Nabeel Academy: FBISE new paper pattern, 50% MCQs · Nabeel Academy: FBISE 11th class marking scheme · ProPakistani: FBISE new exam pattern for five subjects · 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Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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) | 64 MCQs, 7 short questions, 3 long questions | 100 | 3 hours (Section A: 1 hour 40 minutes) | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 64 MCQs, 7 short questions, 3 long questions | 100 | 3 hours (Section A: 1 hour 40 minutes) | Open |
Mathematics chapters
Questions teachers ask
What is the 1st Year Mathematics paper scheme?
Federal (FBISE): 100 marks: 64 MCQs, 7 short questions, 3 long questions. Time: 3 hours (Section A: 1 hour 40 minutes). Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 1st Year Mathematics paper?
64 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 1st Year Mathematics?
Check the FBISE website for any syllabus changes.
Is there a free 1st Year Mathematics board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.