Class 9 Mathematics Pairing Scheme 2026-27 | PECTAA Punjab PDF
New ALP Smart Syllabus 2026-27 – Free Mathematics PDF Download
The Class 9 Mathematics Pairing Scheme 2026-27 has been prepared according to the new ALP Smart Syllabus 2026-27 issued by the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA), Lahore. This updated pairing scheme is designed to help students understand the paper pattern, chapter-wise distribution of marks, and important question structure for the Punjab Boards Annual Examination 2027. Students can use this Mathematics pairing scheme to organize their exam preparation according to the revised syllabus.
Students and teachers can now download the Class 9 Mathematics Pairing Scheme 2026-27 PDF free of cost. This pairing scheme follows the PECTAA ALP Smart Syllabus and provides useful guidance for preparing objective and subjective portions of the Mathematics board examination. Download the free PDF from this page and prepare for the upcoming Class 9 Annual Examination 2027 with the latest Punjab Board paper pattern.
The Mathematics Class 9 pairing scheme 2027 has been issued by the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority (PECTAA) under Notification No. PECTAA/C&C Unit/2026/1238, dated 06.11.2026. It is the Smart / Reduced Syllabus pattern for the Annual Exam 2027 and shows how the paper is built and how the 75 marks are divided.
Mathematics Class 9 Paper Pattern 2027 at a Glance
The Mathematics paper for Grade-9 carries 75 marks and is attempted in 2 hours 30 minutes. The objective part gets 20 minutes, and the subjective part gets 2 hours 10 minutes.
- Total marks: 75
- Objective type: 15 marks (20 minutes)
- Subjective type: 60 marks (2 hours 10 minutes)
- Total time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Objective Type: Q-1 (MCQs)
Question 1 has 15 multiple choice questions with 1 mark each (1 × 15 = 15). They come from the entire content of the textbook.
- 1 MCQ each from chapters 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13
- 2 MCQs each from chapters 3, 4 and 6
Subjective Part-I: Short Questions (Q-2 to Q-4)
This part has three short questions. In each one, students attempt any 6 out of 9 questions at 2 marks each. That makes 2 × 6 = 12 marks per question and 36 marks in total.
Q-2: Chapters 1 to 5
- 2 questions each from chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4
- 1 question from chapter 5
Q-3: Chapters 6, 7 and 9
- 3 questions each from chapters 6, 7 and 9
Q-4: Chapters 10 to 13
- 2 questions each from chapters 10, 11 and 13
- 3 questions from chapter 12
Subjective Part-II: Long Questions (Q-5 to Q-7)
This part has three long questions, each split into parts (a) and (b) of 4 marks each. Students attempt any two, so the section carries 2 × 8 = 16 marks.
- Q-5: (a) chapter 1, (b) chapter 2
- Q-6: (a) chapter 3, (b) chapter 4
- Q-7: (a) chapter 5, (b) chapter 6
Subjective Part-III: Long Questions (Q-8 and Q-9)
This part has two long questions, each split into parts (a) and (b) of 4 marks each. Students attempt only one, so the section carries 1 × 8 = 8 marks.
- Q-8: (a) chapter 7 or chapter 10, (b) chapter 9
- Q-9: (a) chapter 12, (b) chapter 11 or chapter 13
Mathematics Class 9 Marks Distribution Table
| Part | Question | Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Objective | Q-1 (15 MCQs) | All 15 | 1 × 15 = 15 |
| Subjective Part-I | Q-2 (short) | 6 out of 9 | 2 × 6 = 12 |
| Subjective Part-I | Q-3 (short) | 6 out of 9 | 2 × 6 = 12 |
| Subjective Part-I | Q-4 (short) | 6 out of 9 | 2 × 6 = 12 |
| Subjective Part-II | Q-5 to Q-7 (long) | Any 2 of 3 | 2 × 8 = 16 |
| Subjective Part-III | Q-8 and Q-9 (long) | Any 1 of 2 | 1 × 8 = 8 |
| Total | 75 | ||
Preparation Tips for Students
- Study the whole textbook, because MCQs come from the entire content.
- Give extra time to chapters 6, 7, 9 and 12, which carry 3 short questions each.
- Prepare chapters 1 to 7, 9 and 10 to 13 for long questions, since these are the chapters named in Q-5 to Q-9.
- Check the Smart / Reduced Syllabus list of excluded topics before revising.
- Practise short questions in sets of 9 and choose the best 6, as in the paper.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many marks is the Mathematics Class 9 paper in 2027?
The paper is 75 marks: 15 objective and 60 subjective.
How many short questions must be attempted?
Students attempt 6 out of 9 in each of Q-2, Q-3 and Q-4, which is 18 short questions in total.
How many long questions must be attempted?
Students attempt any 2 of Q-5 to Q-7 and any 1 of Q-8 and Q-9, which is 3 long questions in all.
Reference: PECTAA Notification No. PECTAA/C&C Unit/2026/1238, dated 06.11.2026 (Annex-A).
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INSTRUCTIONS FOR PREPARATION OF EXAM PAPER OF SMART / REDUCED SYLLABUS OF MATHEMATICS GRADE-9
Annual Exam-2027
The paper of Mathematics for Grade-9 will consist of 75 marks.
Objective Type = 15 + Subjective Type = 60 marks.
Timing of the paper will be 2:30 hours.
Objective Type = 20 minutes + Subjective Type = 2:10 hours.
The paper will be made as per following details:
| Objective Type (MCQs) |
Q-1: There will be 15 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) from the entire content of the textbook. The distribution is as follows: One MCQ each from chapters 1, 2, 5, 7, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13 and two MCQs each from chapters 3, 4 & 6. |
1 × 15 = 15 |
| Subjective: (Part-I) |
This section contains three short questions. The details are as follows: Q-2: Students are required to attempt any 6 out of 9 short questions. The details are as follows: Two short questions will be selected from each of chapters 1, 2, 3 and 4, and one from chapter 5. |
2 × 6 = 12 |
Q-3: Students are required to attempt any 6 out of 9 short questions. The details are as follows: Three short questions will be selected from each of chapters 6, 7 and 9. |
2 × 6 = 12 | |
Q-4: Students are required to attempt any 6 out of 9 short questions. The details are as follows: Two short questions will be selected from each of chapters 10, 11, and 13, and three from chapter 12. |
2 × 6 = 12 |
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Mathematics Grade-9 – Annual Exam-2027 (continued)
| Subjective: (Part-II) |
This section will contain three long questions bifurcated in two-parts a & b (carrying 4 marks each) and students have to attempt two questions. The detail is as follows: Q-5: (a) One long question will be selected from chapter 1. (b) One long question will be selected from chapter 2. Q-6: (a) One long question will be selected from chapter 3. (b) One long question will be selected from chapter 4. Q-7: (a) One long question will be selected from chapter 5. (b) One long question will be selected from chapter 6. |
2 × 8 = 16 |
| Subjective: (Part-III) |
This section will contain two long questions bifurcated in two-parts a & b (carrying 4 marks each) and students have to attempt one question. The detail is as follows: Q-8: (a) One long question will be selected either from chapter 7 or chapter 10. (b) One long question will be selected from chapter 9. Q-9: (a) One long question will be selected from chapter 12. (b) One long question will be selected either from chapter 11 or chapter 13. |
1× 8 = 8 |
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