Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
2nd 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
No smart syllabus was notified for Grade 12.
Notes and sources
- The 85-mark structure is widely reported. A chapter map for the current book was not available as text.
Sources: Ustad360: 2nd year pairing schemes · 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Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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 13: THERMOREGULATION AND OSMOREGULATION
- CHAP 14: HUMAN URINARY SYSTEM
- CHAP 15: HUMAN NERVOUS SYSTEM
- CHAP 16: HUMAN ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
- CHAP 17: HUMAN REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM
- CHAP 18: INHERITANCE
- CHAP 19: CHROMOSOME AND DNA
- CHAP 20: BIOTECHNOLOGY
- CHAP 21: IMMUNITY
- CHAP 22: BIOSTATISTICS
- CHAP 23: PHARMACOLOGY
- CHAP 24: EVOLUTION
- CHAP 25: ECOLOGY
Questions teachers ask
What is the 2nd 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 2nd Year Biology paper?
17 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 2nd Year Biology?
No smart syllabus was notified for Grade 12.
Is there a free 2nd Year Biology board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.