Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
1st Year Biology pairing scheme 2026
85 marks · 3 hours · 17 MCQs, 22 short questions, 3 long questions.
Marks widely reported; chapter map not published as text
Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Objective | 17 MCQs, 1 mark each (17 marks). |
| Q2 | Short questions | Attempt any 8 of 12, 2 marks each (16 marks). |
| Q3 | Short questions | Attempt any 8 of 12, 2 marks each (16 marks). |
| Q4 | Short questions | Attempt any 6 of 9, 2 marks each (12 marks). |
| Q5 to Q9 | Long questions | Attempt any 3 of 5. Each is 8 marks, usually part (a) 5 and part (b) 3 (24 marks). |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 17 | 17 | 1 | 17 |
| Short questions | 33 | 22 | 2 | 44 |
| Long questions | 5 | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Total | 85 |
Smart syllabus
PECTAA smart syllabus for the Grade 11 Annual Examination 2026.
Deleted chapters
- CHAP 7: Structural and Computational Biology
Our board pattern paper leaves these chapters out.
Deleted topics
Ch 1: 1.2, 1.5 to 1.8 · Ch 2: 2.3, 2.5, 2.6 · Ch 3: 3.1 to 3.3 · Ch 4: 4.1 to 4.3 · Ch 5: 5.4 · Ch 6: 6.3 · Ch 8: 8.1, 8.3, 8.4 · Ch 10: 10.2 · Ch 11: 11.2, 11.4 · Ch 12: 12.2, plus selected exercise questions
Notes and sources
- The 85-mark structure is the same as Physics and Chemistry. A chapter map was not available as text.
Sources: Ustad360: 1st year pairing schemes · ahsa.pk: 11th Biology smart syllabus · 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Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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) | 17 MCQs, 22 short questions, 3 long questions | 85 | 3 hours | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 17 MCQs, 22 short questions, 3 long questions | 85 | 3 hours | Open |
Biology chapters
- CHAP 1: Biodiversity and Classification
- CHAP 2: Bacteria and Viruses
- CHAP 3: Cells and Subcellular Organelles
- CHAP 4: Molecular Biology
- CHAP 5: Enzymes
- CHAP 6: Bioenergetics
- CHAP 7: Structural and Computational Biology
- CHAP 8: Plant Physiology
- CHAP 9: Human Digestive System
- CHAP 10: Human Respiratory System
- CHAP 11: Human Circulatory System
- CHAP 12: Human Skeletal and Muscular System
Questions teachers ask
What is the 1st Year Biology paper scheme?
Punjab (PTB): 85 marks: 17 MCQs, 22 short questions, 3 long questions. Time: 3 hours. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 1st Year Biology paper?
17 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 1st Year Biology?
PECTAA smart syllabus for the Grade 11 Annual Examination 2026. Deleted: CHAP 7: Structural and Computational Biology.
Is there a free 1st Year Biology board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.