The Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Authority (PECTA) has officially released the 9th Class Smart Syllabus Chemistry for the academic year 2025-2026. This “Smart Syllabus” is designed to help students focus on core concepts and prepare effectively for their annual exams.
Below, you’ll find a complete breakdown of the syllabus, exam pattern, and key topics to concentrate on.
📖 9th Class Smart Syllabus Chemistry – ALP 2025-2026
The following chapters and topics have been removed from the 9th Class Smart Syllabus Chemistry and will not be part of the annual exam 2026. You should focus your studies on the remaining content.
Deleted Topics and Questions
Chapter 1: States of Matter and Phase of Change
- 1.2 States of Matter (Pg. 4-6)
- 1.4 Allotropic Forms of Substances (Pg. 8)
- 1.8 Effect of Temperature on the Solubility of Solutes (Pg. 11-13)
- MCQs: iv, vii, ix, x
- SAQs: iii, iv, vii
- CRQs: iv, v, vi, vii, viii
- DQs: ii, iv
- IQs: ii
Chapter 2: Atomic Structure
- 2.3 Isotopes and their Masses (Radioactive Isotopes, Application of Radioactive Isotopes, Ionization of atoms by Radioactive Sources) (Pg. 24-26)
- MCQs: vii, x
- SAQs: iv, v
- CRQs: iv, v
- DQs: iii, iv
- IQs: i
Chapter 3: Chemical Bonding
- 3.6 Compare the Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds (Pg. 44)
- 3.8 Nature of Bonding and Properties (Pg. 46-48)
- MCQs: v, ix
- SAQs: ii, iv
- CRQs: v, vi
- DQs: ii, iv, v
- IQs: i, ii
Chapter 4: Stoichiometry
- MCQs: viii, ix, x
- SAQs: ii
- CRQs: iv, v
- DQs: iii
- IQs: i, ii
Chapter 5: Energetics
- Partial part of 5.3 Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions (Last para from page 71-74)
- MCQs: vi, vii, ix, x
- SAQs: iv
- CRQs: i, iii
- DQs: i, iv
- IQs: ii
Chapter 6: Equilibria
- 6.3 Changing the Physical Conditions of a Chemical Reaction (Pg. 86-89)
- MCQs: iii, iv, vii, x
- SAQs: ii, v
- CRQs: iv, v
- DQs: iii, v
- IQs: i, ii
Chapter 7: Acid Base Chemistry
- 7.5 Acid Rain and its Effects (Pg. 102)
- MCQs: vii, x
- SAQs: v
- CRQs: ii
- DQs: iv, v
- IQs: i
Chapter 8: Periodic Table and Periodicity
- 8.5 Metallic Character and Reactivity (Pg. 114-115)
- MCQs: viii, ix
- SAQs: ix, x
- CRQs: v
- DQs: iv, vi
- IQs: ii
Chapter 9: Group Properties and Elements
- 9.5 Physical Properties of Metals and Non-Metals (Pg. 124-125)
- MCQs: viii, ix
- SAQs: v
- CRQs: vi, vii
- DQs: iii, vi
- IQs: iii
Chapter 10: Environmental Chemistry
- 10.4 Global warming (Greenhouse Effect) (Pg. 136-139)
- 10.5 Strategies to Reduce Environmental Issues (Pg. 139-141)
- MCQs: i, ix
- SAQs: ii, iii, vi, vii
- CRQs: iii, iv, v
- DQs: ii, iii, v
- IQs: i, ii
Chapter 11: Hydrocarbons
- 11.4 Important Reactions (Pg. 151-153)
- MCQs: vi, ix, x
- SAQs: iii, viii, ix
- CRQs: iv, v
- DQs: iii, v
- IQs: i
Chapter 12: Empirical Data Collection and Analysis
- Full chapter deleted
Chapter 13: Laboratory and Practical Skills
- Full chapter deleted
Pairing Scheme / Instructions for Preparation of Exam Paper of Chemistry for Grade-9
Essential Instructions for Paper Setters
- Total marks: 60
- Objective Type: 12 marks
- Subjective Type: 48 marks
- Time: 2 hours (Objective: 15 minutes, Subjective: 1:45 hours)
Part-I: Objective
- Q-1: 12 Multiple Choice Questions (1 from each chapter except Chapter 11 with 2 questions)
Part-II: Subjective
- Q-2: 5 short answer questions out of 8 (Chapters 1–4)
- Q-3: 5 short answer questions out of 8 (Chapters 5–8)
- Q-4: 5 short answer questions out of 8 (Chapters 9–11)
Part-III: Subjective (Detailed Questions)
- Q-5: (a) Chapter 1 (5 marks), (b) Chapter 2 (4 marks)
- Q-6: (a) Chapter 3 (5 marks), (b) Chapter 7 (4 marks)
- Q-7: (a) Chapter 8 (5 marks), (b) Chapter 10 (4 marks)
- Attempt any two questions.
💡 Key Takeaways & Preparation Tips
- Focus is Key: A significant amount of content has been removed. Use the list above to avoid studying excluded topics and save time.
- Master the Core Concepts: Since the syllabus is reduced, expect questions to test a deeper understanding of the fundamental concepts that are included.
- Practice Smartly: Concentrate your practice on the exercises and examples that are part of the syllabus. Pay special attention to chapters with more weightage in MCQs and long questions.
- Chapter 12 & 13 are Safe: You do not need to study the entire chapter.
- Understand the Paper Pattern: Knowing the marks distribution helps you allocate your study and exam time effectively. Practice the combination of short and long questions as per the pattern.
Smart Syllabus Class 9 All Subjects
Official Source: This information is based on the official PDF from the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority.
Good luck with your preparations! Study smart and focus on what matters for the exam. 👍
