Chemistry 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 Chemistry-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 Chemistry-9 have been reduced 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.
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: States of Matter and Phase of Change
Deleted Topics
- 1.2 States of Matter (Pages 4-6)
- 1.4 Allotropic Forms of Substances (Page 8)
- 1.8 Effect of Temperature on the Solubility of Solutes (Pages 11-13)
Deleted Questions
| Question Type | Deleted Questions |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | i, iv, vii, ix, x |
| Short Answers Questions (SAQs) | iii, v, iv, vii |
| Constructed Response Questions (CRQs) | i, ii, iv, v, vi, vii |
| Descriptive Questions (DQs) | ii, iii, iv, v |
| Investigative Questions (IQs) | ii |
Chapter 2: Atomic Structure
Deleted Topics
- 2.3 Isotopes and their Masses (Radioactive Isotopes, Applications of Radioactive Isotopes, Ionization of atoms by Radioactive Sources) (Pages 24-26)
Deleted Questions
| Question Type | Deleted Questions |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | iii, iv, vii, x |
| Short Answers Questions (SAQs) | iv, v |
| Constructed Response Questions (CRQs) | iv, v |
| Descriptive Questions (DQs) | i, ii, iii, iv |
| Investigative Questions (IQs) | i |
Chapter 3: Chemical Bonding
Deleted Topics
- 3.6 Compare the Properties of Ionic and Covalent Compounds. (Page 44)
- 3.8 Nature of Bonding and Properties (Pages 46-48)
Deleted Questions
| Question Type | Deleted Questions |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) | v, ix |
| Short Answers Questions (SAQs) | ii, iv |
| Constructed Response Questions (CRQs) | v, vi |
| Descriptive Questions (DQs) | ii, iv, v |
| Investigative Questions (IQs) | i, ii |
Chemistry 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. The distribution is as follows:
| Chapter No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of MCQs | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Part-II: Subjective (30 Marks)
Q-2: 5 short answer questions have to be answered out of 8. Distribution:
| Chapter No. | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Questions | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
Q-3: 5 short answer questions have to be answered out of 8. Distribution:
| Chapter No. | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Questions | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
Q-4: 5 short answer questions have to be answered out of 8. Distribution:
| Chapter No. | 9 | 10 | 11 |
|---|---|---|---|
| No. of Questions | 3 | 2 | 3 |
Part-III: Subjective (18 Marks)
Three detailed questions bifurcated in two-parts a & b (carrying 5 & 4 marks respectively) and students have to attempt 2 questions.
| Question | Chapter (Part a) | Chapter (Part b) | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q-5 | Chapter 1 | Chapter 2 | 9 (5+4) |
| Q-6 | Chapter 3 | Chapter 7 | 9 (5+4) |
| Q-7 | Chapter 8 | Chapter 10 | 9 (5+4) |
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.