Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
2nd Year Physics pairing scheme 2026
85 marks · 3 hours (MCQs 20 minutes, subjective 2 hours 40 minutes) · 17 MCQs, 22 short questions, 3 long questions.
Two or more sources agree
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
- Two sources agree on this structure for the 2026 exam. Their chapter map uses the previous book (chapters 12 to 21): Q2 from chapters 12, 14 and 21; Q3 from 13, 16, 17 and 18; Q4 from 15, 19 and 20.
- PECTAA lists a new Class 12 Physics book (August 2026) with chapters 13 to 21. Expect a new chapter map for the 2027 exam.
Sources: FreeBooks.pk: 2nd year Physics pairing scheme 2026 · FreeILM: 2nd year Physics pairing scheme · 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Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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 (MCQs 20 minutes, subjective 2 hours 40 minutes) | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 17 MCQs, 22 short questions, 3 long questions | 85 | 3 hours (MCQs 20 minutes, subjective 2 hours 40 minutes) | Open |
Physics chapters
Questions teachers ask
What is the 2nd Year Physics paper scheme?
Punjab (PTB): 85 marks: 17 MCQs, 22 short questions, 3 long questions. Time: 3 hours (MCQs 20 minutes, subjective 2 hours 40 minutes). Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 2nd Year Physics paper?
17 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 2nd Year Physics?
No smart syllabus was notified for Grade 12.
Is there a free 2nd Year Physics board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.