Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
1st Year Mathematics pairing scheme 2026
100 marks · 3 hours · 20 MCQs, 25 short questions, 3 long questions.
Marks widely reported; chapter map not published as text
Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Objective | 20 MCQs, 1 mark each (20 marks). |
| Q2 and Q3 | Short questions | Attempt 8 of 12 in each, 2 marks each (32 marks). |
| Q4 | Short questions | Attempt 9 of 13, 2 marks each (18 marks). |
| Q5 to Q9 | Long questions | Attempt any 3 of 5, 10 marks each (30 marks). |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 20 | 20 | 1 | 20 |
| Short questions | 37 | 25 | 2 | 50 |
| Long questions | 5 | 3 | 10 | 30 |
| Total | 100 |
Smart syllabus
PECTAA smart syllabus for the Grade 11 Annual Examination 2026. Units 5 and 9 are fully retained.
Deleted chapters
- UNIT 8: Mathematical induction and Binomial Theorem
Our board pattern paper leaves these chapters out.
Deleted topics
U4: 4.6 to 4.10 · U6: 6.8 and 6.11 (full exercises) · U10: 10.6 · U11: 11.4.1 to 11.4.4 · U12: 12.4 examples 14 to 17 · U13: 13.7 examples 12 to 15 · U14: 14.4 examples 23 to 31, plus selected exercise questions
Notes and sources
- A chapter map for the new book was not available as text.
Sources: Ustad360: 1st year pairing schemes · ahsa.pk: 11th Maths 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Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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) | 20 MCQs, 25 short questions, 3 long questions | 100 | 3 hours | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 20 MCQs, 25 short questions, 3 long questions | 100 | 3 hours | Open |
Mathematics chapters
- UNIT 1: Complex Numbers
- UNIT 2: Functions and Graphs
- UNIT 3: Theory of Quadratic Functions
- UNIT 4: Matrices and Determinants
- UNIT 5: Partial Fractions
- UNIT 6: Sequences and Series
- UNIT 7: Permutations and Combinations
- UNIT 8: Mathematical induction and Binomial Theorem
- UNIT 9: Division of Polynomials
- UNIT 10: Trigonometric Identities
- UNIT 11: Trigonometric Functions and their Graphs
- UNIT 12: Limit and Continuity
- UNIT 13: Differentiation
- UNIT 14: Vectors in space
Questions teachers ask
What is the 1st Year Mathematics paper scheme?
Punjab (PTB): 100 marks: 20 MCQs, 25 short questions, 3 long questions. Time: 3 hours. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 1st Year Mathematics paper?
20 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 1st Year Mathematics?
PECTAA smart syllabus for the Grade 11 Annual Examination 2026. Units 5 and 9 are fully retained. Deleted: UNIT 8: Mathematical induction and Binomial Theorem.
Is there a free 1st Year Mathematics board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.