Federal (FBISE) · Last checked 30 October 2026
2nd Year Mathematics pairing scheme 2026
100 marks · 3 hours · 20 MCQs, 10 short questions, 5 long questions.
Partly estimated; confirm with your board
Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | MCQs | 20 MCQs, 1 mark each (20 marks). |
| Section B | Short questions | Attempt any 10 of 13, 4 marks each (40 marks). |
| Section C | Long questions | Attempt any 5 of 7, 8 marks each (40 marks). |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 20 | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Short questions | 13 | 10 | 4 | 40 |
| Long questions | 7 | 5 | 8 | 40 |
| Total | 100 |
Notes and sources
- Class 12 keeps the old pattern until the First Annual Exam 2028.
- We could not confirm this split from a current official paper. Check the FBISE model paper.
Sources: 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Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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) | 20 MCQs, 10 short questions, 5 long questions | 100 | 3 hours | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 20 MCQs, 10 short questions, 5 long questions | 100 | 3 hours | Open |
Mathematics chapters
Questions teachers ask
What is the 2nd Year Mathematics paper scheme?
Federal (FBISE): 100 marks: 20 MCQs, 10 short questions, 5 long questions. Time: 3 hours. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 2nd Year Mathematics paper?
20 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 2nd Year Mathematics?
Check the FBISE website for any syllabus changes.
Is there a free 2nd Year Mathematics board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.