Class 10th Syllabus 2026-27 for Hearing Impaired Students

Class 10th Syllabus 2026-27 for Hearing Impaired Students (Special Education, Punjab)

Quick Answer: The Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) has released the Class 10th syllabus 2026-27 for Hearing Impaired Children under the Special Education system. It covers two subjects — English (Theory) and Computer Science (Theory + Practical) — with reduced, simplified chapters, MCQs, short and long questions, translation exercises, and a model paper. English (Theory) is worth 35 marks in the objective paper (30 minutes), while Computer Science carries 30 marks (Theory) and 90 marks (Practical).

The Directorate of Special Education, Punjab, in coordination with PCTB, has issued the official 10th class syllabus for hearing impaired students for session 2026-27 . This syllabus is designed specifically for special education institutes and is different from the mainstream Class 10 (Matric) syllabus in scope and difficulty level, with fewer chapters and a strong focus on comprehension, vocabulary, translation, and practical computer skills.

Below is a complete, chapter-wise and unit-wise breakdown of everything included in the syllabus, along with the exam pattern and preparation guide for students, teachers, and parents.

What Is the Class 10th Hearing Impaired Syllabus?

This syllabus applies to 10th class students enrolled in Special Education institutes for Hearing Impaired children in Punjab , for the academic session 2026-27 . The medium of instruction for all subjects is English . Unlike the general Matric syllabus, this version:

Covers fewer chapters per subject, selected for accessibility
Places extra weight on vocabulary, translation, and sentence structure exercises
Pairs Computer Science theory with a large practical component (90 marks)
Ends each subject section with a model paper for exam practice

Subjects Covered in the 2026-27 Syllabus

Subject	Type	Total Marks
English	Theory	35 (objective paper)
Computer Science	Theory	30
Computer Science	Practical	90

English (Theory) – Chapter-Wise Breakdown

The English syllabus for hearing impaired Class 10 students includes six chapters (chapters 2 and 7 have been excluded from this year's syllabus):

Unit No.	Chapter Title
1	Hazrat Muhammad's (ﷺ) Social Reforms for the Rights of Women, Orphans and Slaves
3	Digital Globalization Transforming the English Language
4	The Earth: Act Now for Tomorrow
5	The Happy Prince
6	Drug Abuse
8	Pollution-Free Pakistan with Greenery All Around

Exercise types included for each chapter:

Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with four options
Urdu meaning/vocabulary lists for key words
Urdu-to-English and English-to-Urdu translation passages and sentences
Sentence transformation practice (changing sentences into negative and interrogative forms )
Short and long comprehension questions

English Model Paper Pattern

Paper: Paper-I, Objective Type
Time Allowed: 30 minutes
Maximum Marks: 35
Format: Choose the correct option (MCQs) drawn directly from the six prescribed chapters

Computer Science (Theory) – Unit-Wise Breakdown

Book: Computer Education & Entrepreneurship (10th), PCTB 2026-27 Total Marks: 30

Sr. No.	Unit	Topic
1	Unit 1	Operating Systems, Structure & Services
2	Unit 5	Introduction to Data Sciences
3	Unit 6	Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML)
4	Unit 7	Applications of AI

Key topics tested include:

Definition and examples of operating systems, file systems, and primary memory (RAM)
Long and short questions on data science and data collection methods
Machine Learning concepts and real-world AI applications
MCQs covering OS terms, file/folder concepts, and memory types

Computer Science (Practical) – Unit-Wise Breakdown

Books: Computer Education & Entrepreneurship (10th), PCTB 2026-27 and Information and Communication Technologies (9th), PCTB 2025-26 Total Marks: 90

Sr. No.	Unit	Topic
1	Unit 2	System Recovery and Advanced Maintenance
2	Unit 5	Introduction to Data Sciences (MS Excel and Google Sheets)
3	Unit 1 (ICT 9th)	Mastering Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Practical skills students are expected to demonstrate:

Using built-in diagnostic tools and data recovery techniques (e.g., restoring files from the Recycle Bin)
Performing basic data operations in MS Excel and Google Sheets
Creating and formatting documents in MS Word and presentations in PowerPoint

Why This Syllabus Matters

For teachers and parents supporting hearing impaired students, this syllabus provides a clear, scoped-down roadmap for exam preparation — reducing the six-subject mainstream Matric load down to two focused subjects, with practical and vocational computer skills weighted heavily (90 out of 155 total marks across both subjects come from the Computer Science practical alone).

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which subjects are included in the Class 10th Hearing Impaired syllabus 2026-27?
The syllabus includes English (Theory) and Computer Science (Theory + Practical).

Q2: How many chapters of English are included?
Six chapters are included: Chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 8. Chapters 2 and 7 are not part of this year's syllabus.

Q3: What is the total marks distribution?
English (Theory) objective paper carries 35 marks, Computer Science Theory carries 30 marks, and Computer Science Practical carries 90 marks.

Q4: What is the medium of instruction?
All subjects are taught and examined in English medium.

Q5: Which board issues this syllabus?
The syllabus is issued by the Punjab Curriculum and Textbook Board (PCTB) in coordination with the Directorate of Special Education, Punjab, specifically for Hearing Impaired Special Education institutes.

Q6: Is this the same as the regular Matric syllabus?
No. It is a modified, accessibility-focused version with fewer chapters and simplified exercises tailored for hearing impaired students.