New Matric Humanities Group Scheme of Studies 2026-27 | PCTB Approved 1200 Marks
Importance of the New Humanities Group Scheme for Students
The New Approved Scheme of Studies for Matric Humanities Group 2026-27 introduces an updated academic structure for Class 9 and Class 10 students in Punjab, approved by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB), Government of the Punjab. Under the new 1200 Marks Matric Study Scheme 2026-27, students can explore the revised subject combinations, subject-wise marks distribution, and allocation of weekly teaching periods. This updated Matric Humanities Group scheme provides details of theory and practical examination marks, the weightage of theory and practical assessments in both academic years, and the number of periods allocated to each subject in Classes 9 and 10. Students, parents, teachers, and school administrators can use this information to understand the new Punjab Matric Scheme of Studies, the Humanities Group curriculum, and the revised structure of the Matric education system.
No. M-49-03/PCTB/2024: 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 121st meeting of the Board of Governors of the PCTB held on 03.12.2024, the Schemes of Studies for Humanities Group (Annex-A) and Science Group (Annex-B) of Matric / Secondary School Level (Grades IX-X) is hereby notified for implementation with effect from the Academic Session 2025-26 onwards.
- PS to the Minister for School Education, Government of the Punjab
- PS to the Secretary, Government of the Punjab, School Education Department
- PS to the Secretary, Government of the Punjab, Higher Education Department
- PS to the Chairperson, PBCC
- PS to the Chairpersons, BISEs (Lahore, Faisalabad, Rawalpindi, Sargodha, Multan, D.G Khan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, Gujranwala and AJK Mirpur)
- PS to the Chairperson, Punjab Board of Technical Education, Lahore
- PS to the Additional Secretary (ER), Govt. of the Punjab, School Education Department
- PS to the Director General, QAED, Lahore
- PS to the Programme Director, PMIU-PESRP
- PS to the DPI (SE), Punjab
- PS to the Chief Executive Officer, Punjab Examination Commission (PEC), Lahore
- All Chief Executive Officers, District Education Authorities, Punjab
- PA to the Secretary, PBCC
- PS to the Chairperson, PCTB
- PS to the Managing Director, PEF
- PS to the Managing Director, PCTB
- Deputy Director (IT) with the request to upload this notification on PCTB’s website
- Office File
Here is the scheme of Studies 2026-27 for humanities Group.
(HUMANITIES GROUP) GRADES IX-X
| Sr. No. | Subjects / Activities | Periods(Theory + Practical) | Marks(Theory + Practical) | Total Marks | Medium | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Recitation from the Holy Quran, Dua and National Anthem | During Morning Assembly | |||||
| B | Core Subjects | IX | X | IX | X | ||
| 1 | Translation of Holy Quran | 3 | 3 | 50 | 50 | 100 | UM |
| 2 | Urdu | 5 | 5 | 75 | 75 | 150 | — |
| 3 | English | 5 | 5 | 75 | 75 | 150 | — |
| 4 | Islamiyat | 6 | — | 100 | — | 100 | UM |
| 5 | Pakistan Studies | — | 6 | — | 100 | 100 | UM / EM |
| 6 | Mathematics | 6 | 6 | 75 | 75 | 150 | UM / EM |
| 7 | General Science | 6 | 6 | 75 | 75 | 150 | UM / EM |
| 8 | Elective Subject-1 | 6 | 6 | 75 | 75 | 150 | UM / EM |
| 9 | Elective Subject-2 | 6 | 6 | 75 | 75 | 150 | UM / EM |
| Total: | 43 | 43 | 600 | 600 | 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 | 600 | 600 | 1200 | ||
