AJK BISE Matric (SSC) Chemistry (Classes IX and X): syllabus, papers and marking
A 60-mark theory paper per year in the 50 percent MCQ pattern, plus 15 practical marks, on the NCP 2022-23 SLOs.
AJK BISE 50-percent MCQ model papers for SSC-I and SSC-II (NCP 2022-23 SLOs); DCRD Revised Scheme of Studies IX–X, March 2025 · First Annual and Second Annual series · grades A++ to U (IBCC scale)
AJK Matric Chemistry: where the marks go
AJK BISE (Mirpur) sets Chemistry at Matric as a 60-mark theory paper in each of Class IX and Class X, with 15 practical marks per class in the scheme of studies. Half of the theory marks are MCQs: 60 questions at half a mark each (40 straight, 20 scenario-based) in 1 hour 20 minutes, then six three-mark and two six-mark questions, each with internal choice, in 1 hour 40 minutes.
Questions are set on summative SLOs of the NCP Chemistry curriculum for Grades IX and X, with half the marks on stimulus-based and straight MCQs. Marks go on balanced equations and correct reasoning. Our papers copy the published structure.
Paper structure and what we mark
| Paper | Time | Marks | Weight | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class IX · Section A — Multiple Choice (Class IX) | 1 h 20 min | 30 | 20% | 60 MCQs at half a mark each: 40 straight MCQs (20 marks) and 20 scenario-based MCQs (10 marks) |
| Class IX · Sections B and C — Subjective (Class IX) | 1 h 40 min | 30 | 20% | Section B: 6 short questions of 3 marks, each with internal choice (18). Section C: 2 extended questions of 6 marks, each with internal choice (12) |
| Class IX · Practical — Practical (Class IX) | — | 15 | 10% | Practical marks per the DCRD scheme of studies (60 + 15 per class) |
| Class X · Section A — Multiple Choice (Class X) | 1 h 20 min | 30 | 20% | 60 MCQs at half a mark each: 40 straight MCQs (20 marks) and 20 scenario-based MCQs (10 marks) |
| Class X · Sections B and C — Subjective (Class X) | 1 h 40 min | 30 | 20% | Section B: 6 short questions of 3 marks, each with internal choice (18). Section C: 2 extended questions of 6 marks, each with internal choice (12) |
| Class X · Practical — Practical (Class X) | — | 15 | 10% | Practical marks per the DCRD scheme of studies (60 + 15 per class) |
Syllabus outline
- Summative SLOs of the NCP 2022-23 Chemistry curriculum for Grades IX and X (the SLO tables are published with the model paper)
How each paper is marked here
- The 60 half-mark MCQs are scored automatically against the key.
- Three-mark and six-mark questions are marked on the key points of the SLO being tested.
- The practical is separate and not part of our theory marking.
Where AJK Matric Chemistry candidates lose marks
- Equation not balanced, or state symbols missing — A correct reaction with the wrong coefficients loses the mark; balance first, then add (s), (l), (g) or (aq) where the question asks for them.
- Mole calculation with the wrong molar mass — Stoichiometry answers fail at the first step when the molar mass is added up wrongly; the rest of the working then cannot earn its marks.
- Definition that names the example, not the idea — Terms such as electronegativity, ionisation energy, equilibrium constant or isotope need the property itself; an example alone is not enough.
- Organic reactions with the wrong conditions — Naming the product but leaving out the reagent, catalyst or temperature (for example for dehydration or hydrogenation) is a standard half-mark loss.
- Trends stated without the reason — Periodic-table questions ask for the trend and the reason (shielding, nuclear charge, size); the trend alone earns half.
Sample papers, mark schemes and marked reports for AJK Matric Chemistry
See a real handwritten script marked by eight examiners at admitportfolio.com/examiners.
Questions teachers ask
- Is Class X covered?
- The pattern heading in the AJK model papers reads “SSC-I & II”, so Class X is set in the same 60-mark structure; we have confirmed Class IX from the SSC-I paper itself.
- Is this the Federal Board pattern?
- It is the same 50 percent MCQ design as the Federal Board’s assessment framework, which AJK BISE publishes on its own model-paper pages.
- Is this official AJK BISE marking?
- No. Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education, Mirpur, Azad Jammu and Kashmir marks the real exam. This is examiner-style marking of mocks and homework for AJK Matric Chemistry. Only you see the marking, and you decide what reaches the student.
- Do you reproduce past-paper questions?
- No. Every Classes IX and X paper here is original and written to the ajk bise 50-percent mcq model papers for ssc-i and ssc-ii (ncp 2022-23 slos); dcrd revised scheme of studies ix–x, march 2025, in the same structure as the real papers shown above.
- Which papers are marked?
- None yet are marked question by question; Class IX · Section A, Class X · Section A are scored instantly. Practical exams sat at the centre are not marked here.
- How is the next paper chosen?
- From the marks a student lost: the concepts behind them are ranked by marks dropped, and the new paper weights those topics. It is the same syllabus and structure, with new questions.
- When are the exams?
- First Annual and Second Annual series. Grades A++ to U (IBCC scale).