Federal (FBISE) · Last checked 30 October 2026
2nd Year Physics pairing scheme 2026
85 marks · 3 hours (Section A: 25 minutes) · 17 MCQs, 14 short questions, 2 long questions.
Marks widely reported; chapter map not published as text
Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | MCQs | 17 MCQs, 1 mark each (17 marks), answered in 25 minutes. |
| Section B | Short questions | Attempt any 7 of 10 parts, 3 marks each (21 marks). |
| Section C | Short questions | Attempt any 7 of 10 parts, 3 marks each (21 marks). |
| Section D | Long questions | Attempt any 2 of 3, 13 marks each (26 marks). |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 17 | 17 | 1 | 17 |
| Short questions | 20 | 14 | 3 | 42 |
| Long questions | 3 | 2 | 13 | 26 |
| Total | 85 |
Notes and sources
- Applies to Physics, Chemistry and Biology. Class 12 keeps this pattern until the First Annual Exam 2028.
- FBISE policy guidelines describe four sections, A to D, with 7 of 10 short parts in Sections B and C and two long questions in Section D.
Sources: FBISE HSSC-II science paper policy guidelines (official) · FBISE HSSC-II Chemistry model paper (official) · Nabeel Academy: FBISE new paper pattern, 50% MCQs
Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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) | 17 MCQs, 14 short questions, 2 long questions | 85 | 3 hours (Section A: 25 minutes) | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 17 MCQs, 14 short questions, 2 long questions | 85 | 3 hours (Section A: 25 minutes) | Open |
Physics chapters
Questions teachers ask
What is the 2nd Year Physics paper scheme?
Federal (FBISE): 85 marks: 17 MCQs, 14 short questions, 2 long questions. Time: 3 hours (Section A: 25 minutes). Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 2nd Year Physics paper?
17 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 2nd Year Physics?
Check the FBISE website for any syllabus changes.
Is there a free 2nd Year Physics board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.