NOTIFICATION

In pursuance of Section 9(1)(b) of the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority Act 2025 and with the approval accorded by the Academics Committee of the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training and Assessment Authority in its 13th meeting held on 05.11.2026, the Smart Syllabus (Accelerated Learning Programme – ALP / Deleted Topics and Exercise Questions), Pairing Schemes, and Model Papers for the Academic Session 2026-27 and BISEs Annual Examination-2027 for Grade-9 (Annex-A) are hereby notified for implementation across Punjab.

Director (Curriculum & Compliance)

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3. PS to the Chairperson, Chief Minister Task Force for Examination & Assessment
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13. PS to Managing Director, Punjab Education Foundation
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16. PS to the DPI (Colleges / Secondary Education), Punjab
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19. Director (IT), PECTAA for uploading the Notification and the Smart Syllabus (ALP / Deleted Topics and Exercise Questions), Pairing Schemes and Model Papers for Grade-9 on the website of PECTAA.
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Annex-A

Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority
Smart Syllabus / Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) for Physics-9 (Session 2026-27)

Note: All types of questions for BISE Examination paper will be prepared from the entire content of the textbook other than those topics and questions which have been excluded / deleted in the Smart Syllabus (ALP) for Physics-9 (Session 2026-27).

To ensure timely curriculum completion and effective learning within the educational calendar of the 2026-27 academic session, selected topics of Physics-9 have been reduced under the Smart Syllabus / Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). This adjustment has been made carefully to prevent any learning loss, content overlap, or conceptual gap for students. The detail is as follows:

The paper of Physics for Grade-9 will consist of 60 marks.
Objective Type = 12 + Subjective Type = 48 marks.
Timing of the paper will be 2 hours. (Objective Type = 15 minutes + Subjective Type = 1:45 hours)
The paper will be made as per following details:

MODEL PAPER OF PHYSICS FOR CLASS-9

Objective Type

Note: Four possible answers A, B, C and D to each question are given. The choice which you think is correct, fill that circle in front of that question with marker or pen ink in the answer-book. Cutting or filling two or more circles will result in zero mark in that question.

Subjective Type (Part-I)

2. Write short answers to any five (05) questions: (2×5=10)

1. What is measurement? Name its two parts.
2. Write the name of 3 base quantities and 3 derived quantities?
3. Why a standard unit is needed to measure a quantity correctly.
4. Differentiate between scalar and vector quantities.
5. What are distance-time graph and speed-time graph?
6. What kind of changes in motion may be produced by a force?
7. State Newton’s second law of motion. Also define the unit of force.
8. When someone jumps from a small boat onto the river bank, why does the jumper often fall into the water? Explain.

3. Write short answers to any five (05) questions: (2×5=10)

1. What are rectangular components of a vector and their values?
2. Give an example of the body which is moving but it is yet in equilibrium.
3. Define neutral equilibrium and give its two examples.
4. A slow-moving car may have more kinetic energy than a fast-moving motorcycle. How is this possible?
5. Differentiate between kinetic energy and potential energy.
6. A man rowing boat upstream is at rest to the shore. Is he doing work?
7. Distinguish between force and pressure.
8. State the basic principle used in the hydraulic brake system of the automobile.

4. Write short answers to any five (05) questions: (2×5=10)

1. State the main scales used for the measurement of temperature.
2. What does determine the direction of heat flow?
3. What is thermometer? Enlist some basic thermometric properties.
4. Define magnetic field of a magnet.
5. Name some uses of permanent magnets and electromagnets.
6. Write any one method for demagnetization of a magnet.
7. List the main steps of scientific method.
8. Distinguish between a theory and a law of Physics?

(Part-II)

Note: Attempt any two (02) questions.

PUNJAB EDUCATION, CURRICULUM, TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY
Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) for Chemistry Grade-9 for Annual Exam-2027

Note: All types of questions for BISE Examination paper will be prepared from the entire content of the textbook other than those topics and questions which have been excluded / deleted in the Smart Syllabus (ALP) for Chemistry-9 (Session 2026-27).

PUNJAB EDUCATION, CURRICULUM, TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY

The paper of Chemistry for Grade-9 will consist of 60 marks.
Objective Type = 12 + Subjective Type = 48 marks.
Timing of the paper will be 2 hours. (Objective Type = 15 minutes + Subjective Type = 1:45 hours)
The paper will be made as per following details:

Part-I: Objective — Q-1: 12 Multiple Choice Questions. The detail is as follows: 1 × 12 = 12

Part-II: Subjective — Q-2: 5 short answer questions have to be answered out of 8. 2 × 5 = 10

Q-3: 5 short answer questions have to be answered out of 8. 2 × 5 = 10

Q-4: 5 short answer questions have to be answered out of 8. 2 × 5 = 10

Part-III: Subjective: This section will contain three detailed questions bifurcated in two-parts a & b (carrying 5 & 4 marks respectively) and students have to attempt 2 questions. 2 × 9 = 18

MODEL PAPER OF CHEMISTRY FOR GRADE-9

Objective Type (Part-I)

Note: Four possible answers A, B, C and D to each question are given. The choice which you think is correct, fill that circle with marker or pen in the answer-book. Cutting or filling two or more circles will result in zero mark in that question.

Subjective Type (Part-II)

Q. 2: Write short answers to any five (05) questions: (2×5=10)

1. Write the importance of environmental chemistry.
2. How many neutrons are present in 21083Bi?
3. Differentiate between atomic number and mass number.
4. Why HF is a liquid while HCl is a gas?
5. Write down dot and cross formula of HNO₃.
6. What is the difference between a mole and Avogadro’s number?
7. How many molecules are present in 1.5 g H₂O?
8. Write down the chemical formula of barium nitride.

Q. 3: Write short answers to any five (05) questions: (2×5=10)

1. What is the difference between enthalpy and enthalpy change?
2. Why is breaking of a bond an endothermic process?
3. What is the role of glycogen in our body?
4. How is dynamic equilibrium different from the static equilibrium?
5. Why are combustion reactions generally irreversible?
6. How does calcium metal react with dilute H₂SO₄?
7. What is the significance of the word periodic?
8. Why is atomic number chosen to arrange the elements in the periodic table?

Q. 4: Write short answers to any five (05) questions: (2×5=10)

1. Why does iodine exist in the solid state at room temperature?
2. Name any three elements in the periodic table which exist as liquids.
3. Write any three properties of Noble gases.
4. What is the main objective of environmental education?
5. What are the harmful effects of carbon monoxide?
6. Differentiate between an organic and an inorganic compound.
7. How are organic compounds useful for us?
8. What does happen when naphtha is heated?

Subjective Type (Part-III)

Note: Attempt any two questions.

Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority
Smart Syllabus / Accelerated Learning Program (ALP) for Biology-9
(Academic Session 2026-27)

Note: All types of questions for BISE Examination paper will be prepared from the entire content of the textbook other than those topics and questions which have been excluded / deleted in the Smart Syllabus (ALP) for Biology-9

To ensure timely curriculum completion and effective learning within the educational calendar of the 2025-26 academic session, selected topics of Biology-9 have been deleted under the Smart Syllabus / Accelerated Learning Program (ALP). This adjustment has been made carefully to prevent any learning loss, content overlap, or conceptual gap for students. The modified scheme retains all core concepts required for progression to higher grades, while maintaining curriculum coherence across science subjects.

PUNJAB EDUCATION, CURRICULUM, TRAINING AND ASSESSMENT AUTHORITY

The paper of Biology for Grade-9 will consist of 60 marks.
Objective Type = 12 + Subjective Type = 48 marks.
Timing of the paper will be 2 hours. (Objective Type = 15 minutes + Subjective Type = 1:45 hours)
The paper will be made as per following details:

Objective Type

Subjective Type — SHORT QUESTIONS

LONG QUESTIONS

MODEL PAPER OF BIOLOGY FOR CLASS-9

Objective Type

Note: Four possible answers A, B, C and D to each question are given. The choice which you think is correct, fill that circle with marker or pen ink in the answer-book. Cutting or filling two or more circles will result in zero mark in that question.

Subjective Type (Part I)

Q. 2: Write short answers to any five (05) questions: (2×5=10)

1. Define Pathology. Give its importance.
2. What are qualitative observations? Give examples.
3. Mention role of observation and experimentation in the scientific method.
4. Differentiate between Morphology and Physiology.
5. Write the importance of Biodiversity.
6. Give the basis of Five Kingdom classification given by Robert Whittaker.
7. Compare composition of primary wall and secondary wall.
8. Write origin and functions of Lysosomes.

Q. 3: Write short answers to any five (05) questions: (2×5=10)

1. What is phragmoplast? Give its function.
2. What is tumor? Write their types.
3. Define organ system. Give examples from animals.
4. Compare the functions of root system and shoot system in plants.
5. Draw structures of two common pentoses.
6. What is dietary fibre? How is it helpful to humans?
7. Define double fertilization. Give its outcome.
8. Compare bulb with corm.

Q. 4: Write short answers to any five (05) questions: (2×5=10)

1. Differentiate between catabolism and anabolism.
2. How pH affects activity of enzymes. Give examples.
3. Define cellular respiration. Give its importance.
4. How alcohol is formed. Write its equation.
5. Which tissues are found inner to the endodermis of root?
6. Why transpiration is considered a necessary evil.
7. Draw the molecular structure of ATP.
8. Differentiate between active and passive transport.

Subjective Type (Part II)

Note: Attempt any two questions.

Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority

Smart Syllabus / Accelerated Learning Program (ALP)
English for Grade-9
Academic Session: 2026-27

This is to facilitate students; three units out of eleven, are excluded from the compulsory textbook of English-9 so that the students may study more effectively. Teachers are requested not to teach these units. Students should focus thoroughly on the remaining eight units instead of the deleted ones. It is mandatory for paper setters of all Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education in Punjab to ensure that no objective, subjective, or other types of questions from the following excluded units are included in the question paper.

Details of Excluded Units:

The paper of English for Grade-9 will consist of 75 marks.
Objective Type = 19 + Subjective Type = 56
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:

Model Paper English-9

Q.1

SECTION – I

Q.2 (a) Answer any THREE of the following questions: (2 × 3 = 6)

1. What kind of competition was held at Ukaz every year?
2. Why do you think Quaid-e-Azam Muhammad Ali Jinnah’s efforts were crucial in securing a separate homeland for the Muslims?
3. Who is awarded Nishan-e-Haider in Pakistan?
4. How does quality education promote understanding and tolerance?
5. Why is STEM education important for driving innovation?

Q.2 (b) Answer any ONE of the following questions: (4 × 1 = 4)

1. How does the conflict over Mr. Merryweather’s possessions drive the plot of the play? What does this conflict reveal about the characters’ values and priorities?
2. In what ways does Stanley Houghton use satire to criticize family dynamics and social values in the play? How effective is this approach in conveying his message?

SECTION – II

Q.3 Translate any two of the following paragraphs into Urdu. (OR) Rewrite any two paragraphs into simple English. (4 × 2 = 8)

(a) Patriotism means love for the motherland or devotion to one’s country. A patriot loves his country and is willing to sacrifice when the need arises. The word patriot comes from the Latin word “patriota” which means countryman. It is considered a commendable quality.

(b) Let me show you something, his grandfather replied with a smile. He emptied the jar and methodically placed the large rocks inside first. Later, he added the pebbles, which fit in the spaces between the rocks. Finally, he poured the sand, which filled the gaps left by the pebbles. To Taseer’s amazement, everything fitted perfectly.

(c) Education promotes understanding, tolerance, and respect for diversity, fostering peaceful coexistence in diverse societies. It cultivates empathy and critical thinking, enabling individuals to engage constructively in democratic processes and resolve conflicts peacefully.

Q.4 Write down the summary of the poem “If” by Rudyard Kipling. (5)

(OR)

Paraphrase the following lines into simple English with reference to the context:

For oft, when on my couch I lie
In vacant or in pensive mood,
They flash upon that inward eye
Which is the bliss of solitude;
And then my heart with pleasure fills
And dances with the daffodils.

Q.5 Use any FIVE of the following words / phrases / idioms in your sentences: (1 × 5 = 5)

i. Embodiment   ii. Devotion   iii. Perilous   iv. Inclusive   v. Emphasize   vi. Stupefied   vii. Shabby   viii. Malicious

Q.6 Write a letter to your friend congratulating him on the marriage of his sister. (8)

(OR) Write a story “A Big Reward”. (OR) Write a dialogue between a brother and a sister concerning time.

Q.7 Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given at the end. (2 × 5 = 10)

Newspapers keep us constantly in touch with the whole of mankind. In old days, a man’s world was limited to his own village and one or two neighbouring villages. It was difficult for him to know what was going on in other parts of the country. But today the press, assisted by rapid means of communication, brings us news from the farthest corners of the globe. The press is also responsible for educating the public opinion. The laws of a nation are really shaped by its press. In fact, the public receives guidance from the newspapers. Thus, their power in modern times is undeniable.

Questions:

1. What good do the newspapers do to us?
2. Why in older days could a man not know what was going on in far off places?
3. What is the responsibility of the press today?
4. How are the laws of a country shaped nowadays?
5. How are newspapers a source of public guidance?

Q.8 Translate any FIVE of the following sentences into English. (1 × 5 = 5)

1. گھاس کاٹ لی گئی۔
2. چور کو پیٹا جا چکا ہے۔
3. وہ اپنے گناہ پر شرمندہ ہو رہا ہے۔
4. لاہور میں کل سے بارش نہیں ہو رہی ہے۔
5. میں تیرنا جانتا ہوں۔
6. کوئی درخت نہ کاٹا گیا۔
7. وہ ضرور جرمانہ ادا کرے گا۔
8. سورج غروب ہو چکا ہو گا۔

Alternate Question for Foreign / English Medium Candidates

Q.8 Write TEN sentences about “How to Keep Our Town Clean?”.

Q.9 Change the voice of the following. (1 × 5 = 5)

1. We did not hear a sound.
2. We shall have killed the snake.
3. We use milk for making cheese.
4. Why were they beating the boy?
5. He will write a letter.