Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
1st Year Chemistry pairing scheme 2026
85 marks · 3 hours · 17 MCQs, 22 short questions, 3 long questions.
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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 |
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. Periodic Table and Periodic Properties | 2 | Q2 (3) | – |
| 2. Atomic Structure | 1 | Q2 (2) | Q5 (a) |
| 3. Chemical Bonding | 1 | Q3 (3) | Q6 (a) |
| 4. Stoichiometry | 1 | Q4 (2) | – |
| 5. States and Phases Of Mater | 1 | Q3 (2) | Q5 (b) |
| 6. Chemical Energetics | 2 | Q3 (3) | – |
| 7. Reaction Kinetics | 1 | Q2 (2) | Q6 (b) |
| 8. Chemical Equilibrium | 1 | Q2 (2) | Q7 (a) |
| 9. Acid-Base Chemistry | 1 | Q3 (2) | Q7 (b) |
| 10. Electrochemistry | 2 | Q4 (3) | – |
| 11. Hydrocarbons | 1 | Q3 (2) | Q8 (a) |
| 12. Nitrogen and Sulfur | 1 | Q4 (2) | Q9 (a) |
| 13. Halogens | 1 | Q2 (3) | Q9 (b) |
| 14. Atmosphere | 1 | Q4 (2) | Q8 (b) |
Smart syllabus
PECTAA smart syllabus for the Grade 11 Annual Examination 2026.
Deleted chapters
- CHAP 15: Basic Separation Techniques
- CHAP 16: Lab Safety and Practical Skills
Our board pattern paper leaves these chapters out.
Deleted topics
U1: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5 · U2: 2.3.1, 2.7 to 2.9 · U3: 3.1 to 3.5 · U4: 4.7, 4.9 · U5: 5.10, 5.11 · U6: 6.11, 6.12 · U7: 7.5, 7.6 · U8: 8.3 to 8.5, 8.9, 8.16 · U9: 9.1, 9.2, 9.9, 9.10 · U10: 10.8 to 10.10, 10.16 to 10.20, 10.22 · U11: 11.9 to 11.11 · U12: 12.12, 12.13 · U13: 13.6 to 13.10 · U14: 14.8 to 14.16
Notes and sources
- The scheme covers units 1 to 14. Units 15 and 16 are deleted under the smart syllabus.
Sources: FreeBooks.pk: 1st year Chemistry pairing scheme 2026 · ahsa.pk: 11th Chemistry 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 |
Chemistry chapters
- CHAP 1: Periodic Table and Periodic Properties
- CHAP 2: Atomic Structure
- CHAP 3: Chemical Bonding
- CHAP 4: Stoichiometry
- CHAP 5: States and Phases Of Mater
- CHAP 6: Chemical Energetics
- CHAP 7: Reaction Kinetics
- CHAP 8: Chemical Equilibrium
- CHAP 9: Acid-Base Chemistry
- CHAP 10: Electrochemistry
- CHAP 11: Hydrocarbons
- CHAP 12: Nitrogen and Sulfur
- CHAP 13: Halogens
- CHAP 14: Atmosphere
- CHAP 15: Basic Separation Techniques
- CHAP 16: Lab Safety and Practical Skills
Questions teachers ask
What is the 1st Year Chemistry 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 Chemistry paper?
17 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 1st Year Chemistry?
PECTAA smart syllabus for the Grade 11 Annual Examination 2026. Deleted: CHAP 15: Basic Separation Techniques, CHAP 16: Lab Safety and Practical Skills.
Is there a free 1st Year Chemistry board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.