Biology is the subject that provides knowledge about the basic principles of life, structure, functions, and biological systems of living organisms. The new 9th Class Biology Pairing Scheme 2025 has been released by the Punjab Textbook Board (PTB) for the 9th class students in the 2025 exams, so that students can prepare better for the exam.
This scheme is the same for all the education boards of Punjab such as Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, Sargodha, Rawalpindi, Gujranwala, Bahawalpur, D.G. Khan, and Sahiwal.
Complete Details of 9th Class Biology Pairing Scheme 2025
The table given below describes the complete distribution of the three parts of the paper — MCQs, Short Questions, and Long Questions — so that you can easily organize your preparation.
9th Class Biology Pairing Scheme 2025
| Section | Description | Chapter | Marks Included |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCQs (Objective) | Each question will be of 1 mark | 1–1 MCQ from all 9 chapters | 12 marks |
| Short Questions (Part B) | Each question will be of 2 marks | As per the distribution given below | 30 marks |
| Long Questions (Part C) | Each question will have two parts; both parts of 3 questions are to be solved | As per the distribution given below | 24 marks |
Short Questions Scheme
| Question Number | Included Chapters | Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Q#2 | Chapter 1, 2, 3 | 5 questions to be done |
| Q#3 | Chapter 4, 5, 6 | 5 questions to be done |
| Q#4 | Chapter 7, 8, 9 | 5 questions to be done |
Long Questions Scheme
| Question Number | Chapters | Instruction |
|---|---|---|
| Q#5 | (a) Chapter 1 – Introduction to Biology (b) Chapter 2 – Solving a Biological Problem | Both parts of any 3 questions to be solved |
| Q#6 | (a) Chapter 3 – Biodiversity (b) Chapter 4 – Cell Biology | |
| Q#7 | (a) Chapter 5 – Cell Cycle (b) Chapter 6 – Enzymes | |
| Q#8 | (a) Chapter 7 – Bioenergetics (b) Chapter 8 – Nutrition | |
| Q#9 | (a) Chapter 9 – Transport (b) Chapter 1 – Introduction to Biology |
Important Points for Students
- It is mandatory to do diagram practice of all the chapters as labeling and explanation questions are asked in the exam.
- Do concept-based preparation as per the scheme so that you can answer any type of question.
- Pay special attention to the chapters of Enzymes, Bioenergetics, and Transport as they have more long questions.
- Also remember the important experiments of the practical book as they are also related to the theory exam.
9th Class Biology Pairing Scheme 2025 PDF Download
If you want to get this scheme in PDF form, then download it from the link given below:
FAQs
Q1: Is this scheme the same for all Punjab boards?
Yes, this scheme is the same for all boards, including Lahore, Faisalabad, Multan, and others.
Q2: Like Physics or Chemistry, does Biology paper also have 3 sections?
Yes, Biology paper also consists of three sections: MCQs, Short Questions, and Long Questions.
Q3: How many marks can diagrams carry in Biology exam?
Generally, diagrams can carry 2 to 3 marks in each long question section.
Q4: Which are the most important chapters according to the scheme?
Cell Biology, Bioenergetics, Transport, and Nutrition are the most important chapters from which questions with high marks are often asked.
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