Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
1st Year Physics 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. Measurements | 1 | Q2 (2) | Q5 |
| 2. Force and Motion | 1 | Q2 (2) | Q5 |
| 3. Circular and Rotational Motion | 1 | Q2 (4) | Q5 |
| 4. Work, Energy and Power | 1 | Q2 (4) | Q6 |
| 5. Solid and Fluid Dynamics | 2 | Q3 (4) | Q6 |
| 6. Heat and Thermodynamics | 1 | Q3 (2) | Q6 |
| 7. Waves and Vibrations | 2 | Q3 (4) | Q7 (a) |
| 8. Physical Optics and Gravitational Waves | 1 | Q3 (2) | Q7 (b) |
| 9. Electrostatics and Current Electricity | 2 | Q4 (3) | Q8 (a) |
| 10. Electromagnetism | 2 | Q4 (3) | Q8 (b) |
| 11. Special Theory of Relativity | 1 | Q4 (1) | Q9 (a) |
| 12. Nuclear and Particle Physics | 2 | Q4 (2) | Q9 (b) |
Smart syllabus
PECTAA issued a smart syllabus for the Grade 11 Annual Examination 2026. No full chapter is deleted in Physics. Some topics are excluded.
Deleted topics
Ch 1: 1.1, 1.2 · Ch 2: 2.1, 2.2 (graphical derivation only), 2.10 to 2.12 · Ch 3: applications of centripetal force, flywheel, gyroscope · Ch 4: 4.1, 4.5 · Ch 5: 5.1, 5.4, 5.10, 5.15, 5.16 · Ch 6: 6.1, 6.6 · Ch 7: 7.1, 7.4 · Ch 8: 8.2 · Ch 9: 9.7 to 9.9, 9.19 · Ch 10: 10.3, 10.5, 10.7 · Ch 11: 11.5 · Ch 12: 12.8, 12.10 to 12.12
Notes and sources
- About a quarter of questions are open-pick from the chapter, according to the source.
Sources: FreeBooks.pk: 1st year Physics pairing scheme 2026 · ahsa.pk: 11th Physics 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 |
Physics chapters
- CHAP 1: Measurements
- CHAP 2: Force and Motion
- CHAP 3: Circular and Rotational Motion
- CHAP 4: Work, Energy and Power
- CHAP 5: Solid and Fluid Dynamics
- CHAP 6: Heat and Thermodynamics
- CHAP 7: Waves and Vibrations
- CHAP 8: Physical Optics and Gravitational Waves
- CHAP 9: Electrostatics and Current Electricity
- CHAP 10: Electromagnetism
- CHAP 11: Special Theory of Relativity
- CHAP 12: Nuclear and Particle Physics
Questions teachers ask
What is the 1st Year Physics 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 Physics paper?
17 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 1st Year Physics?
PECTAA issued a smart syllabus for the Grade 11 Annual Examination 2026. No full chapter is deleted in Physics. Some topics are excluded.
Is there a free 1st Year Physics board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.