Introduction
Assalam o Alaikum Matric Students and Parents! here is the latest Pairing Scheme 2026 for Class 10, Science and General Group, for all Punjab Boards. This scheme shows the chapter wise distribution of MCQs, Short Questions, and Long Questions so you can prepare smartly and focus on the chapters that carry the highest weightage.
Punjab BISE has also released the official Class 10 Date Sheet 2026. Bookmark this page and share it with your classmates.
Important Notes
- Around 75 percent of questions come from the Knowledge level, and the remaining 25 percent come from the Analysis and Understanding level.
- Use this pairing scheme alongside past papers and your textbooks for the most effective preparation.
Mathematics Pairing Scheme 2026, Class 10 Punjab Boards
MCQs Distribution (15 MCQs, 1 mark each), Chapters 1 to 13: 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 1, 0, 1, 1, 1, 0, 2
Short Questions (Total 36 marks, Attempt any 9 out of 12)
| Q. No | Chapters Covered | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 1, 2, 3 | 3 + 3 + 3 |
| Q3 | 4, 5, 6 | 2 + 4 + 3 |
| Q4 | 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 | 4 + 0 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 1 |
Long Questions (Total 24 marks, Attempt any 3 out of 5)
| Q. No | Chapters Covered | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 | 1, 2 | (a) + (b) |
| Q6 | 3, 4 | (a) + (b) |
| Q7 | 5, 6 | (a) + (b) |
| Q8 | 7, 13 | (a) + (b) |
| Q9 | Theorems (Chapters 9, 12) | One theorem proof |
Computer Science Pairing Scheme 2026, Class 10 Punjab Boards
MCQs Distribution (10 MCQs), Chapters 1 to 5: 2, 2 (1+1A), 2 (1+1A), 2 (1A+1L), 2
Short Questions (Total 36 marks, Attempt any 9 out of 12)
| Q. No | Chapters Covered | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 1, 2 | 3 + 3 (2+1A) |
| Q3 | 3, 4 | 3 + 4(L) + 3 (2+1A) |
| Q4 | 4, 5 | 4(A) + 2A + 4 |
Long Questions (Total 24 marks, Attempt any 3 out of 5)
| Q. No | Chapter Covered | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 | 1 | Theory |
| Q6 | 2 | Theory |
| Q7 | 3 | Program |
Biology Pairing Scheme 2026, Class 10 Punjab Boards
MCQs Distribution (12 MCQs), Chapters 10 to 18: 1, 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 2, 1, 1
Short Questions (Total 36 marks, Attempt any 9 out of 12)
| Q. No | Chapters Covered | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 10, 11, 12 | 3 + 3 + 2 |
| Q3 | 13, 14, 15 | 2 + 3 + 3 |
| Q4 | 16, 17, 18 | 4 + 2 + 2 |
Long Questions (Total 24 marks, Attempt any 3 out of 5)
| Q. No | Chapters Covered | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 | 10, 12 | (a) + (b) |
| Q6 | 11, 13 | (a) + (b) |
| Q7 | 17, 18 | (a) + (b) |
Physics Pairing Scheme 2026, Class 10 Punjab Boards
MCQs: At least one MCQ per unit, with a variable distribution across chapters.
Short Questions (Total 36 marks, Attempt any 9 out of 12)
| Q. No | Chapters Covered | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 10, 12, 16 | 3 + 3 + 2 |
| Q3 | 11, 13, 17 | 3 + 3 + 2 |
| Q4 | 14, 15, 18 | 3 + 3 + 2 |
Long Questions (Total 24 marks, Attempt any 3 out of 5)
| Q. No | Chapters Covered | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 | 10, 12, 16 | (a) + (b), Theory or Numerical |
| Q6 | 11, 13, 17 | (a) + (b), Theory or Numerical |
| Q7 | 14, 15, 18 | (a) + (b), Theory or Numerical |
Pakistan Studies Pairing Scheme 2026, Class 10 Punjab Boards
MCQs Distribution (15 MCQs), Units 1 to 8: 2, 3, 3, 2, 4, 2, 2, 2
Short Questions (Total 36 marks, Attempt any 9 out of 12)
| Q. No | Chapters Covered | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 1, 2, 4 | 4 + 4 + 4 |
| Q3 | 3, 6, 7 | 4 + 4 + 4 |
| Q4 | 5, 8 | 8 + 5 |
Long Questions (Total 24 marks, Attempt any 3 out of 5)
| Q. No | Chapter Covered | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 | 2 | Long |
| Q6 | 6 | Long |
| Q7 | 7 | Long |
| Q8 | 6 | Long |
| Q9 | 7 | Long (a), 5 marks Short |
Chemistry Pairing Scheme 2026, Class 10 Punjab Boards
MCQs Distribution (12 MCQs), Chapters 9 to 16: 2, 2, 1, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1
Short Questions (Total 36 marks, Attempt any 9 out of 12)
| Q. No | Chapters Covered | Marks Distribution |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 | 9, 10, 12 | 3 + 3 + 2 |
| Q3 | 11, 13, 14 | 3 + 2 + 3 |
| Q4 | 15, 16 | 4 + 4 |
Long Questions (Total 24 marks, Attempt any 3 out of 5)
| Q. No | Chapters Covered | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Q5 | 10, 11 | (a) + (b) |
| Q6 | 12, 13 | (a) + (b) |
| Q7 | 16, 14 | (a) + (b) |
Best Preparation Strategy Using Pairing Scheme 2026
- Give maximum time to the chapters carrying high MCQ and Long Question weightage.
- Practice numericals and diagrams thoroughly in Physics, Chemistry, and Math.
- Memorize definitions and short answers carefully in Biology and Pakistan Studies.
- Solve past papers while keeping this pairing scheme in mind.
Why This Pairing Scheme Matters for Your Preparation
Every year, the pairing scheme acts as a roadmap that tells students exactly how marks are distributed across chapters, so no one has to guess which topics deserve more attention. Instead of reading the entire textbook with equal focus on every chapter.
Students can now identify which chapters appear most often in MCQs, which ones carry heavier short question weightage, and which chapters are almost guaranteed to appear in the long question section. This is especially useful in subjects like Mathematics, Physics, and Chemistry, where certain chapters consistently combine numerical problems with theory, making them natural candidates for long questions worth several marks each.
For subjects like Biology and Pakistan Studies, the pairing scheme highlights which chapters need careful memorization of definitions, causes, and short explanations, since these subjects rely more heavily on Knowledge level recall.
Parents can also use this scheme to track their child’s revision progress chapter by chapter, rather than relying on a vague sense of how much syllabus remains.
Combined with past papers, the pairing scheme turns a large and sometimes overwhelming syllabus into a focused, chapter by chapter checklist that makes the final weeks before the exam far more manageable for both students and teachers.
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Best of luck for the Matric Exams 2026!
