The Punjab Boards of Intermediate and Secondary Education (BISEs) conduct the SSC Part-I (Class 9) examinations for students across the province. Nine boards operate under the Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons (PBCC), which ensures a unified paper pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme across all boards — so a Lahore board student and a Multan board student sit the same paper on the same day.

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Exam overview

Everything you need to know about the SSC Part-I (Class 9) examination under Punjab Boards.

Total marks

550

Across all subjects

Passing marks

182

33% of 550

Subjects

4 compulsory + 4 elective

Exam months

Mar–May

Annual session

Subjects and marks

How the 550 marks are split across the 8 subjects in the Science group.

Subject	Type	Marks
English	compulsory	75
Urdu	compulsory	75
Islamiat	compulsory	100
Pakistan Studies	compulsory	50
Tarjuma Tul Quran	compulsory	50
Mathematics	elective	75
Physics	elective	60
Chemistry	elective	60
Biology	elective	60
Computer Science	elective	60

Frequently asked questions

How many subjects are in Punjab Board Class 9?

Students study 8 subjects: 4 compulsory (English, Urdu, Islamiat, Pakistan Studies, plus Tarjuma Tul Quran as the 5th) and 3-4 electives depending on the group. Total marks are 550.

What is the passing marks for Punjab Board 9th class?

The passing marks are 182 out of 550, which is 33%. Students must pass each subject individually as well as overall.

Do all Punjab boards have the same paper pattern?

Yes. The Punjab Boards Committee of Chairpersons (PBCC) sets a unified paper pattern, syllabus, and marking scheme across all 9 boards, so the difficulty and topic coverage are identical.

When are the Class 9 annual exams held in Punjab?

The Class 9 annual exams typically run from mid-March to early May. The 2026 exams are scheduled from 17 April to 8 May 2026.

What is the total time given for each paper?

Most papers are 2 hours 30 minutes. Islamiat papers are 3 hours. Physics, Chemistry, and Biology papers are 2 hours 10 minutes.

Is Tarjuma Tul Quran compulsory for all students?

Yes. Tarjuma Tul Quran is a compulsory subject for all 9th class students in Punjab under the new scheme, carrying 50 marks.

What is the new Islamic Studies exam format?

Starting from 2025, Islamiat is a 100-mark paper taken entirely in Class 9. Previously it was 50 marks split across Class 9 and 10. Pakistan Studies now follows the same pattern, taken entirely in Class 10.

Which board conducts the Class 9 exam for my school?

Your board depends on your school location. The 9 Punjab boards are Lahore, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, Multan, Faisalabad, Sahiwal, Sargodha, Bahawalpur, and DG Khan. Each covers a specific geographical region.