Biology Grade-9 Revised ALP
Note: All types of questions for BISE Examination paper will be prepared from the entire content of the textbook other than those topics and questions which have been excluded / deleted in the Smart Syllabus (ALP) for Biology-9 (Session 2025-26).
To ensure timely curriculum completion and effective learning within the educational calendar of the 2025-26 academic session, selected topics of Biology-9 have been deleted under the Smart Syllabus / Accelerated Learning Program (ALP).
This adjustment has been made carefully to prevent any learning loss, content overlap, or conceptual gap for students. The modified scheme retains all core concepts required for progression to higher grades, while maintaining curriculum coherence across science subjects.
Examination Structure
- Total Marks: 60
- Objective Type: 12 marks
- Subjective Type: 48 marks
- Time: 2 hours (Objective: 15 minutes + Subjective: 1:45 hours)
Chapter 1: The Science of Biology
Deleted Topics
- 1.2 Relation of Biology with other sciences (Pages 8-10)
- 1.3 Careers in Biology (Pages 10-12)
- 1.5 Science as a collaborative field (Pages 13-14)
- 1.8 Malaria- An example of Biological Method (Pages 17-20)
- Key Points (Pages 21-22)
Deleted Questions
| Question Type | Deleted Questions |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 9 & 10 |
| Short Answer Questions | 3 & 5 |
| Long Questions | 1-3 & 6-7 |
| Inquisitive Questions | All |
Chapter 2: Biodiversity
Deleted Topics
- Advantages of classification (Page 27)
- Table (Page 28)
- History of classification (Page 29)
- Table (Page 31)
- Table (Page 35)
- Box (Page 36)
- Key Points (Page 38)
Deleted Questions
| Question Type | Deleted Questions |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 8-10 |
| Short Answer Questions | 1, 2 & 4 |
| Long Questions | 1 & 2 |
| Inquisitive Questions | All |
Chapter 3: The Cell
Deleted Topics
- Side box and Table (Page 52)
- Table (Page 53)
- 3.3 Structural Advantages of Plant and Animal Cells (Pages 53-54)
- Division of Labour within and across cells (Pages 56-57)
- Key Points (Page 59)
Deleted Questions
| Question Type | Deleted Questions |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 4, 11 & 14 |
| Short Answer Questions | 4, 10 & 14 |
| Long Questions | 8 & 9 |
| Inquisitive Questions | All |
Chapter 4: Cell Cycle
Deleted Topics
- Box (Page 65)
- 4.4 Comparison between Meiosis and Mitosis (Pages 73-75)
- Key Points (Page 76)
Deleted Questions
| Question Type | Deleted Questions |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | 3 & 8 |
| Short Answer Questions | 8 & 10 |
| Long Questions | 2 |
| Inquisitive Questions | All |
Biology Pairing Scheme for Annual Examination 2026
Paper Structure
- Total Marks: 60
- Objective Type: 12 marks
- Subjective Type: 48 marks
- Time: 2 hours (Objective: 15 minutes + Subjective: 1:45 hours)
Part-I: Objective (12 Marks)
Q-1: 12 Multiple Choice Questions from the entire textbook:
| Chapter No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of MCQs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Part-II: Subjective (30 Marks)
Q-2: 5 short answer questions to be answered out of 8:
- Chapter 1: 4 short questions
- Chapter 2: 2 short questions
- Chapter 3: 2 short questions
Q-3: 5 short answer questions to be answered out of 8:
- Chapter 4: 2 short questions
- Chapter 5: 2 short questions
- Chapter 6: 2 short questions
- Chapter 10: 2 short questions
Q-4: 5 short answer questions to be answered out of 8:
- Chapter 7: 2 short questions
- Chapter 8: 3 short questions
- Chapter 9: 3 short questions
Part-III: Subjective (18 Marks)
Three detailed questions and students have to attempt 2 questions:
| Question | Part (a) | Part (b) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q-5 | Chapter 2 (5 marks) | Chapter 3 (4 marks) | 9 |
| Q-6 | Chapter 6 (5 marks) | Chapter 7 (4 marks) | 9 |
| Q-7 | Chapter 9 (5 marks) | Chapter 10 (4 marks) | 9 |
Note: Chapter 11 (Biostatistics) and Glossary are completely deleted from the syllabus.
Important Notes
This revised syllabus is implemented for the Academic Session 2025-26 and will be applicable for Annual Examination 2026.
All Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISE) across Punjab are directed to implement these changes in the forthcoming annual examinations.
Teachers and students are advised to follow this Smart / Reduced Syllabus for effective teaching, learning, and exam preparation.
The modified scheme retains all core concepts required for progression to higher grades, while maintaining curriculum coherence across science subjects.