Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
10th Class Mathematics pairing scheme 2026
75 marks · About 2 hours 40 minutes · 15 MCQs, 18 short questions, 3 long questions.
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Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Objective | 15 MCQs, 1 mark each (15 marks). |
| Q2 | Short questions | Units 1 to 4. Attempt 6 of 9, 2 marks each (12 marks). |
| Q3 | Short questions | Units 5 to 8. Attempt 6 of 9 (12 marks). |
| Q4 | Short questions | Units 9 to 12. Attempt 6 of 9 (12 marks). |
| Q5 to Q7 | Long questions | Q5 units 1 and 2, Q6 units 3 and 4, Q7 units 5 and 7. Attempt any 2, 8 marks each. |
| Q8 and Q9 | Long questions | Q8 units 6 and 8 or 11, Q9 units 10 and 9 or 12. Attempt any 1, 8 marks. |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 15 | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Short questions | 27 | 18 | 2 | 36 |
| Long questions | 5 | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Total | 75 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. UNIT 1: COMPLEX NUMBERS | 1 | Q2 | Q5 |
| 2. UNIT 2: QUADRATIC EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES | 1 | Q2 | Q5 |
| 3. UNIT 3: MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS | 1 | Q2 | Q6 |
| 4. UNIT 4: FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS | 1 | Q2 | Q6 |
| 5. UNIT 5: ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS | 1 | Q3 | Q7 |
| 6. UNIT 6: VECTORS IN PLANE | 1 | Q3 | Q8 |
| 7. UNIT 7: TRIGONOMETRY | 1 | Q3 | Q7 |
| 8. UNIT 8: CHORDS AND ARCS OF A CIRCLE | 1 | Q3 | Q8 |
| 9. UNIT 9: TANGENT AND ANGLES OF A CIRCLE | 2 | Q4 | Q9 |
| 10. UNIT 10: PRACTICAL GEOMETRY OF CIRCLES | 1 | Q4 | Q9 |
| 11. UNIT 11: INFORMATION HANDLING | 2 | Q4 | Q8 |
| 12. UNIT 12: PROBABILITY | 2 | Q4 | Q9 |
Smart syllabus
No smart syllabus was notified for this class. The full textbook applies.
Notes and sources
- There are no separate theorem questions in the new syllabus, according to the source.
Sources: Hira Academy: Class 10 Maths 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Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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) | 15 MCQs, 18 short questions, 3 long questions | 75 | About 2 hours 40 minutes | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 15 MCQs, 18 short questions, 3 long questions | 75 | About 2 hours 40 minutes | Open |
Mathematics chapters
- UNIT 1: COMPLEX NUMBERS
- UNIT 2: QUADRATIC EQUATIONS AND INEQUALITIES
- UNIT 3: MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS
- UNIT 4: FUNCTIONS AND GRAPHS
- UNIT 5: ALGEBRAIC FRACTIONS
- UNIT 6: VECTORS IN PLANE
- UNIT 7: TRIGONOMETRY
- UNIT 8: CHORDS AND ARCS OF A CIRCLE
- UNIT 9: TANGENT AND ANGLES OF A CIRCLE
- UNIT 10: PRACTICAL GEOMETRY OF CIRCLES
- UNIT 11: INFORMATION HANDLING
- UNIT 12: PROBABILITY
Questions teachers ask
What is the 10th Class Mathematics paper scheme?
Punjab (PTB): 75 marks: 15 MCQs, 18 short questions, 3 long questions. Time: About 2 hours 40 minutes. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 10th Class Mathematics paper?
15 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 10th Class Mathematics?
No smart syllabus was notified for this class. The full textbook applies.
Is there a free 10th Class Mathematics board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.