The Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Authority (PECTA) has officially released the 9th Class Smart Syllabus Physics 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 Physics – ALP 2025-2026
The following chapters and topics have been removed from the 9th Class Smart Syllabus Physics 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: Physical Quantities & Measurements
- 1.6 Mass measuring instruments (Pg. 16)
- 1.7 Time measuring instruments (Pg. 17)
- 1.8 Errors in measurements (Pg. 18-19)
- 1.10 Uncertainty in a measurement (Pg. 20)
- 1.12 Precision and Accuracy (Pg. 21-22)
- MCQs: 1.3, 1.6, 1.8, 1.11
- Short Answer Questions: 1.5, 1.8, 1.9, 1.10, 1.11
- CRQs: 1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 1.10
- Comprehensive Questions: 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
- Numerical Problems: 1.2, 1.5, 1.7, 1.9
Chapter 2: Kinematics
- 2.3: Types of Motion (Pg. 33)
- 2.8: Gradient of a distance time graph (Pg. 41)
- 2.10: Gradient of a speed time graph (Pg. 43)
- MCQs: 2.5, 2.6, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10
- Short Answer Questions: 2.6, 2.7, 2.8
- CRQs: 2.1, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5
- Comprehensive Questions: 2.3, 2.5, 2.7
- Numerical Problems: 2.5, 2.8, 2.10
Chapter 3: Dynamics
- 3.2: Fundamental forces (Pg. 55-56)
- 3.3: Forces in a free body diagram (Pg. 57)
- 3.5: Limitation of Newton’s laws of motion (Pg. 61)
- 3.7: Mechanical and electronic balances (Pg. 64-65)
- MCQs: 3.4, 3.7, 3.8
- Short Answer Questions: 3.7, 3.8, 3.10
- CRQs: 3.3, 3.5
- Comprehensive Questions: 3.6
- Numerical Problems: 3.5, 3.6, 3.8, 3.9
Chapter 4: Turning Effects of Force
- 4.7: Centre of gravity and centre of mass (Pg. 88-90)
- 4.11: Improvement of stability (Pg. 95)
- 4.12: Application of stability in real life (Pg. 96)
- Rotational motion versus translational motion (Pg. 97)
- MCQs: 4.4, 4.5, 4.6, 4.8
- Short Answer Questions: 4.5, 4.6, 4.8, 4.9, 4.10
- CRQs: 4.3, 4.5
- Comprehensive Questions: 4.2, 4.4
- Numerical Problems: 4.2, 4.5, 4.6, 4.9, 4.10
Chapter 5: Work, Energy and Power
- 5.4: Sources of energy (Pg. 113-117)
- 5.6: The advantages and disadvantages of methods of energy production (Pg. 118)
- MCQs: 5.2, 5.4, 5.7
- Short Answer Questions: 5.3, 5.6, 5.10
- CRQs: 5.2, 5.5, 5.8, 5.9
- Comprehensive Questions: 5.3, 5.5
- Numerical Problems: 5.2, 5.5, 5.7, 5.8, 5.9, 5.12, 5.13
Chapter 6: Mechanical Properties of Matter
- Applications of Hooke’s law (Pg. 130)
- 6.7: Measurement of atmospheric pressure (Pg. 137-138)
- 6.8: Measurement of pressure by manometer (Pg. 138)
- Activities 6.1 and 6.6 (Pg. 129, 142)
- MCQs: 6.2, 6.4, 6.5
- Short Answer Questions: 6.2, 6.6, 6.9
- CRQs: 6.1, 6.3, 6.4, 6.7, 6.9, 6.10
- Comprehensive Questions: 6.2, 6.5
- Numerical Problems: 6.3, 6.8, 6.10, 6.11, 6.12
Chapter 7: Thermal Properties of Matter
- 7.1: Kinetic molecular theory of matter (Pg. 149-150)
- 7.4: Sensitivity, range and linearity of thermometers (Pg. 155-156)
- 7.5: Structure of a liquid in glass thermometer (Pg. 156)
- MCQs: 7.1, 7.2, 7.7, 7.10, 7.11
- Short Answer Questions: 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.6, 7.9, 7.10, 7.11, 7.14, 7.15
- CRQs: 7.4, 7.5, 7.7, 7.8, 7.10, 7.11, 7.12
- Comprehensive Questions: 7.1, 7.4, 7.5
- Numerical Problems: 7.5, 7.6
Chapter 8: Magnetism
- Applications of permanent magnets (Pg. 168)
- Magnetic relay (Pg. 170)
- Telephone receiver (Pg. 171)
- 8.8: Domain theory of magnetism (Pg. 172)
- Alignment of domains (Pg. 173)
- 8.10: Application of Magnets in recording technology (Pg. 175-176)
- 8.11: Soft iron as magnetic shield (Pg. 176-177)
- MCQs: 8.3, 8.6, 8.7, 8.8
- Short Answer Questions: 8.5, 8.6, 8.7
- CRQs: 8.3, 8.5
- Comprehensive Questions: 8.5, 8.6
Chapter 9: Nature of Science
- 9.4: Interdisciplinary research (Pg. 186-187)
- 9.6: Scientific base of technology and engineering (Pg. 190-191)
- MCQs: 9.4, 9.5, 9.7, 9.11
- Short Answer Questions: 9.3, 9.7, 9.8
- CRQs: 9.5, 9.6, 9.8, 9.9, 9.10
- Comprehensive Questions: 9.2, 9.4
Pairing Scheme / Instructions for Preparation of Exam Paper of Physics Class-9 for Annual Examination 2026
- Total marks: 60
- Time: 2 hours (Objective: 15 minutes, Subjective: 1:45 hours)
Part-I: Objective
- Q-1: 12 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
- 2 MCQs from Chapters 3, 4, 6
- 1 MCQ from Chapters 1, 2, 5, 7, 8, 9
- Marks: 1×12=12
Part-II: Subjective
- Q-2: 5 short answer questions out of 8
- 3 questions from Chapter 1
- 3 questions from Chapter 3
- 2 questions from Chapter 2
- Marks: 2×5=10
- Q-3: 5 short answer questions out of 8
- 3 questions from Chapter 4
- 3 questions from Chapter 5
- 2 questions from Chapter 6
- Marks: 2×5=10
- Q-4: 5 short answer questions out of 8
- 3 questions from Chapter 7
- 3 questions from Chapter 8
- 2 questions from Chapter 9
- Marks: 2×5=10
Part-III: Subjective (Detailed Questions)
- Q-5: One detailed question from Chapters 1, 2, 3
- Q-6: One detailed question from Chapters 4, 5, 6
- Q-7: One detailed question from Chapters 7, 8, 9
- Attempt any 2 questions
- Each question has two parts:
- Part (a): 4 marks
- Part (b): 5 marks
- Total Marks: 2×9=18
💡 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.
- 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. 👍
