Punjab (PTB) · Last checked 30 October 2026
9th Class Mathematics pairing scheme 2026
75 marks · About 2 hours 40 minutes · 15 MCQs, 18 short questions, 3 long questions.
Marks widely reported; chapter map not published as text
Question wise paper pattern
| Question | Type | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Objective | 15 MCQs, 1 mark each (15 marks). |
| Q2 to Q4 | Short questions | Attempt 6 of 9 in each question, 2 marks each (36 marks). |
| Q5 to Q9 | Long questions | Attempt 3, 8 marks each (24 marks). |
Marks summary
| Section | Given | Attempt | Marks each | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs | 15 | 15 | 1 | 15 |
| Short questions | 27 | 18 | 2 | 36 |
| Long questions | 5 | 3 | 8 | 24 |
| Total | 75 |
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
- The 15 / 36 / 24 split is reported by several sources. A chapter map for the new Class 9 book was not available as text.
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Punjab boards do not publish pairing schemes as text, and published schemes can disagree.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 (board pattern) | 15 MCQs, 18 short questions, 3 long questions | 75 | About 2 hours 40 minutes | Open |
| Full book (board pattern) | 15 MCQs, 18 short questions, 3 long questions | 75 | About 2 hours 40 minutes | Open |
Mathematics chapters
- UNIT 1: Real Number
- UNIT 2: Logarithms
- UNIT 3: Set and Functions
- UNIT 4: Factorization and Algebraic Manipulation
- UNIT 5: Linear Equations and Inequalities
- UNIT 6: Trigonometry
- UNIT 7: Coordinate Geometry
- UNIT 8: Logic
- UNIT 9: Similar Figures
- UNIT 10: Graphs of Functions
- UNIT 11: Loci and Construction
- UNIT 12: Information Handling
- UNIT 13: Probability
Questions teachers ask
What is the 9th Class Mathematics paper scheme?
Punjab (PTB): 75 marks: 15 MCQs, 18 short questions, 3 long questions. Time: About 2 hours 40 minutes. Confirm with your board notification before the exam.
How many MCQs are in the 9th Class Mathematics paper?
15 MCQs, 1 mark each.
Is there a smart syllabus for 9th Class Mathematics?
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.
Is there a free 9th Class Mathematics board pattern paper?
Yes. Open the board pattern paper on this page. It follows this scheme and skips deleted chapters.