Federal (FBISE) · Last checked 30 October 2026
9th Class Biology pairing scheme 2026
60 marks · 3 hours (Section A: 1 hour 20 minutes) · 60 MCQs, 6 short questions, 2 long questions.
Marks widely reported; chapter map not published as text
Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | MCQs | 60 MCQs, half a mark each (30 marks). |
| Section B | Short questions | 6 questions, 3 marks each, every question with an OR choice (18 marks). |
| Section C | Long questions | 2 questions, 6 marks each, every question with an OR choice (12 marks). |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 60 | 60 | 0.5 | 30 |
| Short questions | 12 | 6 | 3 | 18 |
| Long questions | 4 | 2 | 6 | 12 |
| Total | 60 |
Notes and sources
- Applies to Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Computer Science.
- Fresh Class 9 candidates sit this pattern from the Second Annual Exam 2026, and all Class 9 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Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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) | 60 MCQs, 6 short questions, 2 long questions | 60 | 3 hours (Section A: 1 hour 20 minutes) | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 60 MCQs, 6 short questions, 2 long questions | 60 | 3 hours (Section A: 1 hour 20 minutes) | Open |
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Questions teachers ask
What is the 9th Class Biology paper scheme?
Federal (FBISE): 60 marks: 60 MCQs, 6 short questions, 2 long questions. Time: 3 hours (Section A: 1 hour 20 minutes). Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 9th Class Biology paper?
60 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 9th Class Biology?
Check the FBISE website for any syllabus changes.
Is there a free 9th Class Biology board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.