New Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Group 2026-27 – Complete Scheme of Studies
PCTB Approved Agriculture Sciences Tech Group | Class 9 & 10 Scheme
🌾 Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Group Scheme of Studies 2026-27 Punjab
The New Approved Scheme of Studies for Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Group 2026-27 has been approved by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Government of Punjab. This specialised technical education programme introduces an agriculture-focused study pathway for students of Class 9 and Class 10. The new Punjab Board Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Scheme of Studies provides complete information about subject combinations, theory and practical marks distribution, examination weightage and weekly teaching periods. Students interested in agriculture, biological sciences, modern farming and agricultural education can explore this updated matriculation scheme to understand the academic and practical learning structure.
🎓 What is the Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Group?
The Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Group is a specialised technical education programme designed to introduce students to agricultural knowledge and practical scientific learning at the secondary school level. It combines compulsory academic subjects with Physics (Tech), Chemistry (Tech), Biology (Tech) and Agriculture Sciences. This programme provides students with an opportunity to understand agricultural concepts, scientific methods and the importance of agriculture in Pakistan’s economy.
📊 Important Details of Agriculture Sciences Group
Course Duration
Weekly Periods
Total Marks for Class 9 and Class 10
📚 Class 9 & Class 10 Agriculture Sciences Subjects
The approved Punjab Board Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences subject combination includes compulsory academic subjects and specialised technical science subjects. Students study the following subjects during their two-year matriculation programme:
📖 Core Academic Subjects
- Translation of the Holy Quran / Ethics
- Urdu
- English
- Islamiyat / Religious Education
- Pakistan Studies
- Mathematics
🌾 Technical and Science Subjects
- Physics (Tech)
- Chemistry (Tech)
- Biology (Tech)
- Agriculture Sciences
📝 Class 9 and Class 10 Marks Distribution
The Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Group Marks Distribution 2026-27 provides a complete breakdown of subject-wise marks for Class 9 and Class 10. According to the approved scheme, students have separate theory and practical assessments in technical science subjects and Agriculture Sciences. Understanding this marks distribution helps students and teachers prepare for examinations and organise academic activities according to the new Punjab Board matriculation structure.
| Class | Total Marks |
|---|---|
| Class 9 | 570 |
| Class 10 | 630 |
| Grand Total | 1200 |
🌱 Agriculture Sciences Subject – Theory and Practical Marks
One of the main features of the Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences curriculum is its dedicated Agriculture Sciences subject, which carries 150 marks in total. According to the approved scheme, this subject includes 40 theory marks and 35 practical marks in Class 9, and 40 theory marks and 35 practical marks in Class 10. Students receive opportunities to develop agricultural knowledge through theoretical instruction and practical learning.
| Assessment | Class 9 | Class 10 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theory | 40 | 40 | 80 |
| Practical | 35 | 35 | 70 |
| Total | 75 | 75 | 150 |
🔬 Theory and Practical Examination Details
The new Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Scheme of Studies gives importance to both theoretical knowledge and practical education. Physics (Tech), Chemistry (Tech), Biology (Tech) and Agriculture Sciences include practical periods and assessment as specified in the approved scheme. This learning approach helps students understand scientific concepts and their applications in agriculture and related fields.
💡 Important Learning Areas of Agriculture Sciences
- Introduction to agricultural sciences.
- Basic knowledge of crops and plants.
- Understanding soil and agricultural resources.
- Scientific approaches to farming.
- Practical agricultural learning activities.
- Awareness of modern agricultural development.
⏰ Weekly Teaching Periods and School Timetable
According to the approved Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Scheme of Studies, the programme has 45 weekly periods, including academic subjects, technical science subjects, practical classes and co-curricular activities. Agriculture Sciences receives 7 weekly periods, consisting of 4 theory periods and 3 practical periods. This allocation helps schools organise classroom instruction and practical learning activities effectively.
🏃 Co-Curricular Activities and Student Development
The approved Matric-Tech scheme also includes co-curricular activities such as tutorials, speeches, quizzes, critical-thinking activities, Civil Defence, Nursing and First Aid, community service, games and sports. These activities support students’ confidence, teamwork, communication skills and overall personality development.
👨🎓 Who Should Read This Agriculture Sciences Scheme?
This Punjab Board Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Scheme of Studies 2026-27 is useful for students who have passed Grade 8 and are preparing to enter Class 9. Parents, teachers, school heads and education administrators can also use this guide to understand the Agriculture Sciences Group, compulsory subjects, technical subjects, theory and practical marks, examination structure and weekly teaching periods.
📥 Explore the Complete Agriculture Sciences Scheme
Check the complete PCTB-approved Agriculture Sciences subject-wise scheme, Class 9 and Class 10 marks distribution, practical examination details and weekly periods.
An Educational Project in Pakistan | Education Updates, Study Materials & Learning Resources
The New Approved Scheme of Studies for Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Group 2026-27 has been approved by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Government of the Punjab. This new technical education programme introduces an agriculture-focused study pathway for students of Class 9 and Class 10, providing a structured combination of theoretical knowledge and practical learning. The approved Matric-Tech Agriculture Sciences Scheme explains the subject-wise marks distribution, theory and practical examination weightage, and allocation of weekly teaching periods for both academic years. Students, teachers, parents and school administrators can explore the complete Matric-Tech subject structure and understand how theory and practical marks are distributed across the two-year matriculation programme. The introduction of specialised technical study groups, including Agriculture Sciences Tech Group and Health Sciences Tech Group, represents an important development in technical and skills-based education in Punjab.
No. M-49-03/PCTB/2025: In exercise of the powers conferred under Section 9(3)(c) of the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board Act, 2015 and in pursuance of the decision taken in 122nd meeting of the ‘BOARD’ held on 26.12.2024, the Schemes of Studies for the Groups of Matric-Tech in Health Sciences (Annex-A), Agriculture Sciences (Annex-B) and Fashion Designing (Annex-C) for Grades IX-X are hereby notified for implementation in due course.
- PSO to the Minister for School Education Department, Government of the Punjab
- PSO to the Minister for Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skills Development Department, Government of the Punjab
- PS to the Secretary, Government of the Punjab, School Education Department
- PS to the Secretary, Government of the Punjab, Industries, Commerce, Investment and Skills Development Department, Government of the Punjab
- PS to the Secretary, Government of the Punjab, Literacy and Non-Formal Basic Education Department
- PS to the Special Secretary (Education), Government of the Punjab, South Punjab
- PS to the Director General, Punjab Skills Development Authority, Lahore
- PS to the Director General, Quaid-e-Azam Academy for Educational Development, Punjab
- PS to the Chairperson, Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons (PBCC)
- PS to the Chairperson, Punjab Board of Technical Education, Lahore
- PS to the Chairperson, PCTB
- PS to the Managing Director, PCTB
- PA to all Directors, PCTB
- PA to the Secretary, PCTB
- The Deputy Director (IT), PCTB with the request to upload this notification on the website of the PCTB.
- Office File
Here is approved scheme of Studies for Agriculture Sciences.
MATRIC-TECH (AGRICULTURE SCIENCES) GROUP
| Sr. No. | Subjects / Activities | Periods(Theory + Practical) | Marks(Theory + Practical) | Total Marks | Medium | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Recitation from the Holy Quran, Naat Sharif, Dua and National Anthem | During Morning Assembly | |||||
| B | Core Subjects | IX | X | IX | X | ||
| 1 | Translation of the Holy Quran / Ethics (For Non-Muslim Students) | 3 | 3 | 50 | 50 | 100 | UM |
| 2 | Urdu | 5 | 5 | 75 | 75 | 150 | — |
| 3 | English | 5 | 5 | 75 | 75 | 150 | — |
| 4 | Islamiyat / Religious Education (For Non-Muslim Students) | 5 | — | 100 | — | 100 | UM |
| 5 | Pakistan Studies | — | 5 | — | 100 | 100 | UM / EM |
| 6 | Mathematics | 6 | 6 | 75 | 75 | 150 | UM / EM |
| 7 | Physics (Tech) | 3 + 1 | 3 + 1 | 40 | 40 + 20 | 100 | UM / EM |
| 8 | Chemistry (Tech) | 3 + 1 | 3 + 1 | 40 | 40 + 20 | 100 | UM / EM |
| 9 | Biology (Tech) | 3 + 1 | 3 + 1 | 40 | 40 + 20 | 100 | UM / EM |
| 10 | Agriculture Sciences | 4 + 3 | 4 + 3 | 40 + 35 | 40 + 35 | 150 | UM / EM |
| Total: | 43 | 43 | 570 | 630 | 1200 | ||
| C | Co-curricular Activities | ||||||
| Tutorial (Speech, Quizzes, Critical Thinking Based Activities) | 1 | 1 | A/B/C | A/B/C | A/B/C | ||
| Civil Defence / Nursing & First Aid, Community Service and Games & Sports | 1 | 1 | A/B/C | A/B/C | A/B/C | ||
| Total: | 45 | 45 | 570 | 630 | 1200 | ||
