9th Class English Pairing Scheme 2025–26 Punjab Board | New Paper Pattern
The Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) has announced the latest 9th Class English Pairing Scheme 2025–26 based on the new syllabus and textbook. This official paper scheme helps students understand the complete paper structure, including objective and subjective marks distribution.
At STEP ACADEMY, we provide the updated English pairing scheme along with all the important details, so students can prepare smartly and score maximum marks in the annual examination 2025–26.
📘 Overview of English Paper Pattern 2025–26
The English paper for Class 9 consists of a total of 75 marks and is divided into two main sections:
| Type | Marks | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Objective Type | 19 Marks | 20 Minutes |
| Subjective Type | 56 Marks | 2 Hours 10 Minutes |
| Total | 75 Marks | 2 Hours 30 Minutes |
This paper will be prepared according to the latest PCTB guidelines, excluding Units 5, 8, and 10 from the syllabus.
🎯 Objective Type (19 Marks)
There will be 19 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) from the textbook and English Grammar & Composition (9–10).
Here’s the detailed breakdown:
| Part | Details | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | Choose the correct form of verb (from Grammar Book 9–10) | 05 |
| (b) | Choose the word with correct spellings – Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 (excluding 5, 8, 10) | 04 |
| (c) | Choose correct meanings of underlined words (from same units) | 05 |
| (d) | Choose the correct grammar option (from textbook + Grammar Book) | 05 |
| Total | — | 19 Marks |
💡 Tip: Most objective questions are grammar-based. Revise verb forms, vocabulary, and meanings from the textbook carefully.
📝 Subjective Type (56 Marks)
This section contains Q2 to Q9, with short, long, translation, comprehension, and grammar-based questions.
Below is the complete detail:
✳️ Q2 – Short Questions (10 Marks)
Part A: Attempt any 3 out of 5 questions from the following units:
Units 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 9, 11 (excluding Units 5, 8, 10).
→ 3 × 2 = 6 Marks
Part B: Attempt any 1 out of 2 questions from:
Unit 11 – “The Dear Departed (Play)” and Review-II
→ 1 × 4 = 4 Marks
Total = 10 Marks
✳️ Q4 – Poem Summary or Stanza Explanation (5 Marks)
Students will either:
Write a summary of one poem, OR
Explain a stanza with reference to context.
(One from each poem category.)
→ 5 Marks
✳️ Q5 – Use of Words, Phrases, or Idioms (5 Marks)
Use any five out of eight given words/phrases/idioms in sentences.
From Units 1–4, 6 + Review-I = 3 idioms
From Units 7, 9, 11 + Review-II = 5 idioms
→ 1 × 5 = 5 Marks
✳️ Q6 – Letter / Story / Dialogue Writing (8 Marks)
Write any one of the following:
A Letter
A Story
A Dialogue
(From English Grammar and Composition Book 9–10)
→ 8 Marks
✳️ Q7 – Reading Comprehension (10 Marks)
Read the given passage and answer the questions at the end.
(From Grammar & Composition Book 9–10)
→ 5 × 2 = 10 Marks
✳️ Q8 – Translation / Paragraph Writing (5 Marks)
Translate any five sentences into English.
OR
If your exam medium is English, write a paragraph of 10 sentences on the given topic.
(From Grammar & Composition Book 9–10)
→ 5 Marks
✳️ Q9 – Change of Voice (5 Marks)
Change the voice of given sentences (Active ↔ Passive).
(From Grammar & Composition Book 9–10)
→ 5 Marks
📊 Marks Distribution Summary
| Section | Type | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | Objective (MCQs) | 19 |
| Q2–Q9 | Subjective (Short + Long + Grammar) | 56 |
| Total | — | 75 Marks |
📥 Download English Pairing Scheme 2025–26 (PDF)
You can download the official PDF of the 9th Class English Pairing Scheme 2025–26 issued by the Punjab Board from the link below 👇
🌟 Important Tips for Students
Focus on Units 1–4, 6, 7, 9, and 11. (Units 5, 8, and 10 are excluded.)
Practice translation and essay writing daily.
Revise MCQs and grammar rules from the Grammar & Composition book.
Read poems thoroughly for context-based questions.
🏁 Conclusion
The 9th Class English Pairing Scheme 2025–26 Punjab Board gives a complete idea of what will appear in the annual paper.
Students are advised to follow this scheme strictly to prepare smartly and save time.
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