10th class science pairing scheme, subject by subject
Pick your subject to read its own pairing scheme page, with the chapter list of the book.
The five science papers side by side
| Subject | Total marks | MCQs | Written part | Chapters in the book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physics | 60 | 12 | 48 marks: three short questions (attempt 5 of 8 in each) and 2 of 3 long questions of 9 marks | 12 (numbered 10 to 21) |
| Chemistry | 60 | 12 | 48 marks of short and long questions | 13 (numbered 14 to 26) |
| Biology | 60 | 12 | 48 marks of short and long questions | 10 |
| Mathematics | 75 | 15 | 60 marks: three sets of short questions (attempt 6 of 9 in each) and long questions | 12 |
| Computer Science | 50 | 10 | 40 marks of short and long questions | 8 |
In every paper the MCQs form the objective part, and what remains is written. Where this table gives only the written total, the exact division between short and long questions is printed on the scheme image below.
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The scheme image for every Punjab board
Keep the scheme open while you draw up your weekly timetable, and save it on your phone so that it is there when you revise away from home.
These nine boards are covered by this page:
- BISE Lahore
- BISE Rawalpindi
- BISE Gujranwala
- BISE Faisalabad
- BISE Multan
- BISE Sargodha
- BISE Sahiwal
- BISE Dera Ghazi Khan
- BISE Bahawalpur
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Why a pairing scheme changes the way you study
Many students open the 10th class book at chapter one and read until the exam arrives. A pairing scheme turns that into a plan. You learn how much of each paper is objective, how much is written and how chapters are grouped under each question, and you can then spend more time where the marks are.
The scheme does not name any question. What it does is remove surprises about structure: you know how many parts to attempt, how much choice you get and which chapters sit together, so that no chapter is left out by accident.
What to know before you start each subject
Physics
The book runs from Thermal Physics (chapter 10) to Space and Environment (chapter 21), so there is a lot of ground to cover. Plan by blocks of chapters and finish each block with numericals. More on the Physics pairing scheme page.
Chemistry
Thirteen chapters, from States of Matter and Phase Changes (chapter 14) to Polymers (chapter 26), with a long organic section in the second half. Equations and structures are written, not read. More on the Chemistry pairing scheme page.
Biology
Ten chapters, starting with the digestive system and ending with Evolution. Diagrams and ordered answers earn the marks here. More on the Biology pairing scheme page.
Mathematics
Twelve chapters from Complex Numbers to Probability, and a long paper of 75 marks in which you attempt 6 of 9 parts in each short set. Speed has to be practised. More on the Maths pairing scheme page.
Computer Science
Eight chapters, with Python in the middle of the book and artificial intelligence and digital business after it. The answers are written on paper. More on the Computer Science pairing scheme page.
Turning the scheme into a timetable
- Count your chapters. Divide the weeks left by the chapters of each subject, and leave the last fortnight for revision.
- Copy the attempt rules. Write the number of parts you attempt in each question on the first page of your notebook.
- Practise MCQs by chapter. A quiz after every chapter shows which ones you only half know.
- Write answers in full. Practise short and long answers with steps, labels and units, the way you will write them in the hall.
- Leave nothing untouched. A chapter you skip can still reach you through an MCQ or a short part.
- Add the guess paper late. Use the 10th class science guess paper as a revision list once the chapters are done.
Mistakes that waste the scheme
- Believing that a pairing scheme lets you skip half of the book.
- Using a scheme picture shared in a group without comparing it with the notice of your own board.
- Learning chapter titles of an older book, since the books of this session are new.
- Practising on untimed sheets only, and meeting the clock for the first time in the exam hall.
- Neglecting the MCQs until the final week, though every paper has a fixed objective part.
Checking your board notices
Each board publishes its own notices, and its word is final if anything differs. You can look at the websites of BISE Lahore and BISE Gujranwala, and at the site of your own board. For a weekly timetable see the 10th class study plan, and for general advice read Matric exam preparation tips.
Frequently asked questions
What does the 10th class science pairing scheme show?
It is the board plan for setting each science paper. For every subject it shows how the marks are shared between MCQs and written questions, how many parts you attempt and which chapters feed each question.
How many marks are the five 10th class science papers?
Physics, Chemistry and Biology are 60 marks each. Mathematics of the science group is 75 marks and Computer Science is 50 marks. Cross-check these with the scheme image on this page and with your own board notice.
Is one pairing scheme enough for Lahore, Multan and the other boards?
The Lahore, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Faisalabad, Multan, Sargodha, Sahiwal, Dera Ghazi Khan and Bahawalpur boards all follow the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board syllabus, and this page serves all nine. A separate notice from your own board always takes priority.
Are the 10th class books new, and do chapter numbers matter?
The books follow the new learning-outcome based syllabus. Chapter numbers matter because the scheme image refers to chapters by number, so keep the numbers of your own book beside the image.
Which of the five subjects do I prepare in the science group?
Everyone prepares Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. Beside them you take Biology or Computer Science according to your group, together with the compulsory subjects.
Can a pairing scheme tell me the exact questions?
No. It describes the structure of the paper and never the questions. The questions come from your textbook and exercises, so cover each chapter fully.