Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
10th Class Chemistry pairing scheme 2026
60 marks · About 2 hours (objective and subjective) · 12 MCQs, 15 short questions, 2 long questions.
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Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Objective | 12 MCQs, 1 mark each (12 marks). The objective paper is collected first. |
| Q2 | Short questions | From chapters 14 to 18. Attempt any 5 of 8, 2 marks each (10 marks). |
| Q3 | Short questions | From chapters 19 to 22. Attempt any 5 of 8, 2 marks each (10 marks). |
| Q4 | Short questions | From chapters 23 to 26. Attempt any 5 of 8, 2 marks each (10 marks). |
| Q5 to Q7 | Long questions | Attempt any 2 of 3. Each has part (a) 4 marks and part (b) 5 marks (18 marks). |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 12 | 12 | 1 | 12 |
| Short questions | 24 | 15 | 2 | 30 |
| Long questions | 3 | 2 | 9 | 18 |
| Total | 60 |
Chapter wise distribution
Where each chapter appears in the paper. Short and long question numbers show the question that draws from that chapter.
| Chapter | MCQs | Short questions | Long question |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14. STATES OF MATTER AND PHASE CHANGES | 1 | Q2 | Q5 (a) |
| 15. STOICHIOMETRY | 1 | Q2 | Q5 (b) |
| 16. ELECTROCHEMISTRY | 1 | Q2 | – |
| 17. REACTION KINETICS | 1 | Q2 | – |
| 18. SALTS | 1 | Q2 | – |
| 19. NITROGEN AND SULPHUR | 1 | Q3 | – |
| 20. WATER | 1 | Q3 | Q6 (a) |
| 21. ORGANIC CHEMISTRY | 1 | Q3 | – |
| 22. HYDROCARBONS | 1 | Q3 | Q6 (b) |
| 23. MONOHYDROXY ALKANES OR ALCOHOLS | 1 | Q4 | Q7 (a) |
| 24. CARBOXYLIC ACIDS | 1 | Q4 | – |
| 25. BIOCHEMISTRY | 1 | Q4 | Q7 (b) |
| 26. POLYMERS | 1 | Q4 | – |
Smart syllabus
No smart syllabus was notified for this class. The full textbook applies.
Notes and sources
- The source lists 13 chapters with one MCQ each but states 12 MCQs in total, so one chapter may not get an MCQ.
Sources: Hira Academy: Class 10 Chemistry pairing scheme · PECTAA Curriculum & Compliance (official smart syllabus notifications)
Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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, 15 short questions, 2 long questions | 60 | About 2 hours (objective and subjective) | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 12 MCQs, 15 short questions, 2 long questions | 60 | About 2 hours (objective and subjective) | Open |
Chemistry chapters
- CHAP 14: STATES OF MATTER AND PHASE CHANGES
- CHAP 15: STOICHIOMETRY
- CHAP 16: ELECTROCHEMISTRY
- CHAP 17: REACTION KINETICS
- CHAP 18: SALTS
- CHAP 19: NITROGEN AND SULPHUR
- CHAP 20: WATER
- CHAP 21: ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
- CHAP 22: HYDROCARBONS
- CHAP 23: MONOHYDROXY ALKANES OR ALCOHOLS
- CHAP 24: CARBOXYLIC ACIDS
- CHAP 25: BIOCHEMISTRY
- CHAP 26: POLYMERS
Questions teachers ask
What is the 10th Class Chemistry paper scheme?
Punjab (PTB): 60 marks: 12 MCQs, 15 short questions, 2 long questions. Time: About 2 hours (objective and subjective). 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?
No smart syllabus was notified for this class. The full textbook applies.
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.