9th Class Pairing Scheme & Model Papers 2025

Punjab Board Issues Matric Tech Grade 9 Pairing Schemes and Model Papers 2025

The Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority (PECTAA) has officially released the Pairing Schemes and Model Papers 2025 for Matric-Tech Grade 9. These updated guidelines aim to help students prepare effectively for upcoming annual examinations by providing a clear structure for paper patterns, marking schemes, and subject-wise assessment formats.

Purpose of the New Pairing Scheme 2025

According to the official document, the new pairing scheme ensures uniformity and transparency across all technical subjects under the Matric-Tech stream. The paper pattern divides marks between objective and subjective sections, maintaining a total of 40 marks per subject. The duration of each paper will be two hours, consisting of a 15-minute objective portion and a 1 hour 45-minute subjective portion.

Subjects Included in Matric Tech Pairing Scheme 2025

The 2025 scheme covers several technical and vocational subjects including:

• Health Science

• Agriculture Science

• Fashion Designing

• Information & Communication Technologies (ICT)

• Communication Skills & Personal Grooming

• Physics-Tech

• Chemistry-Tech

• Biology-Tech

• Computer Science & Entrepreneurship-Tech

Each subject’s pairing scheme and model paper have been carefully designed to match the latest PECTAA curriculum and ensure students focus on key learning outcomes.

Paper Format Overview

Each technical subject follows a 40-mark paper format:

• Objective Type: 10 marks (10 Multiple-Choice Questions)

• Subjective Type: 30 marks (short and long questions)

Focus on Practical Knowledge

The pairing scheme emphasizes both theoretical understanding and practical application. Questions have been structured to assess critical thinking, real-world relevance, and conceptual clarity. Subjects such as Fashion Designing and Communication Skills & Personal Grooming include creative and situational questions to test students’ applied learning and soft skills.

Guidelines for Students and Paper Setters

PECTAA has issued essential instructions for paper setters to maintain the recommended question distribution, difficulty levels, and content balance. For students, the document provides a valuable roadmap to prepare for exams strategically—knowing which chapters carry more weight and what type of questions to expect.

Model Papers for 2025 Exams

Along with pairing schemes, model papers for each subject are provided in the official PDF. These sample papers represent the exact pattern and marking style that will appear in the 2025 Matric-Tech Grade 9 annual examinations. The inclusion of MCQs, short answers, and detailed questions will help students practice time management and improve exam performance.

Educational Impact

By introducing these updated pairing schemes, Punjab’s education board aims to enhance the technical education system and align student learning outcomes with market-relevant skills. Teachers have also been advised to guide students using the new schemes to ensure focused preparation for exams scheduled in 2025.

How to Download

Students and teachers can download the complete PDF 9th class Pairing Schemes & Model Papers 2025 from the official PECTAA website or through recognized educational platforms. It is recommended that candidates study the model papers thoroughly and practice the objective and subjective sections as per the scheme.