Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
9th Class English pairing scheme 2026
75 marks · About 2 hours 30 minutes.
Marks widely reported; chapter map not published as text
Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Objective | 19 MCQs: verb forms, spellings, meanings of words and grammar. | |
| Short questions | 10 marks. | |
| Subjective | 46 marks: translation, summary or stanza, essay or paragraph, sentences, word pairs. |
Smart syllabus
PECTAA issued a revised smart syllabus (Accelerated Learning Programme) for Grade 9, notified on 7 November 2025, for the Annual Examination 2026. The deleted topic list is published only inside the official PDF, so we have not listed topics here.
Notes and sources
- English papers use writing tasks that change every year, so we do not publish a board pattern paper. Use the chapter tests for practice.
Sources: Hira Academy: Class 9 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Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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 | 15 MCQs, 10 short questions, 3 long questions | 50 | 1 hour 30 minutes | Open |
| Full book | 15 MCQs, 12 short questions, 4 long questions | 75 | 2 hours 30 minutes | Open |
English chapters
- LESSON 1: The Saviour of Mankind
- LESSON 2: Patriotism
- Poem 3: Daffodils
- LESSON 4: Hazrat Asma (R.A)
- LESSON 5: Women Empowerment through Enterpreneuship
- LESSON 6: The Value of Time
- Poem 7: If
- LESSON 8: The Impact of Globalisation on Culture and Economy
- LESSON 9: Quality Education:A key to Success
- LESSON 10: The Silent Predator and the Majestic Prey-Snow Leopard and Markhor
- LESSON 11: The Dear Departed (One-Act Play) Stanley Houghton
- English B
- TENSES
Questions teachers ask
What is the 9th Class English paper scheme?
Punjab (PTB): 75 marks. Time: About 2 hours 30 minutes. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
Is there a smart syllabus for 9th Class English?
PECTAA issued a revised smart syllabus (Accelerated Learning Programme) for Grade 9, notified on 7 November 2025, for the Annual Examination 2026. The deleted topic list is published only inside the official PDF, so we have not listed topics here.