Introduction: PECTAA Smart Syllabus 2025–26 Officially Released
The PECTAA Smart Syllabus 2025–26 for Grade 9th all over the boards has officially been announced by the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority (PECTAA). According to the newly issued notification, the Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP), deleted topics, pairing schemes, and model papers for the academic session 2025–26 and annual examination 2026 are now approved for implementation across Punjab. This revised smart syllabus should be apply because of aims to support students by reducing content load while improving concept clarity and examination preparation.
The notification—issued on 24 October 2025—highlights that the new syllabus has been approved also in the 7th meeting of the PECTAA Academics Committee, ensuring so that transparency and alignment with modern educational practices.
Key Highlights of the PECTAA Notification 2025–26
The English notification confirms that under Section 9(1)(b) of the Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority Act 2025, the new Smart Syllabus (ALP) is officially in effect. The directive instructs all related departments, boards, district authorities, and school education officials to implement the syllabus from the current academic session.
Approval and Implementation
The syllabus was approved on 23 October 2025 during the PECTAA Academic Committee meeting. It includes:
- Accelerated Learning Programme (ALP)
- Deleted Topics
- Exercise Questions
- Pairing Schemes
- Model Papers for Grade 9 (Annual Examination 2026)
This ensures students receive a reduced yet comprehensive curriculum, enabling better preparation for board exams and preparing.
Communication to All Departments
The notification is widely circulated across Punjab’s education system, including:
- School Education Department
- Higher Education Department
- Boards of Intermediate & Secondary Education
- Punjab Daanish Schools
- Punjab Education Foundation
- PMIU & CEO offices
This broad communication ensures unified implementation across government and private institutions.
Deleted Topics & Urdu Subject Details (Urdu Notification Explanation)
The Urdu circular provides specific clarity on the Urdu Grade 9 subject, mentioning the chapters and pages removed from the syllabus. This aims to reduce unnecessary content and help students focus on key learning outcomes.
Deleted Topics for Urdu Grade 9 (2025–26)
The notification lists the following chapters as deleted or excluded from the Grade 9 Urdu syllabus:
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حصہ نثر (Prose Section)
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سبق: امانت کا حساب
Pages: 69–76 (From “امن و انصار”) -
سبق: قناعت
Pages: 86–93 (From “فکر و فن اور فنون”)
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حصہ نظم (Poetry Section)
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نظم: ذکرِ شہادت
Pages: 111–117
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حصہ غزل (Ghazal Section)
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غزل: جس کوچے میں دلبر جیدر علی آتش
Pages: 122–126
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The Urdu notice also instructs teachers to update lesson planning, remove deleted chapters from practice materials, and align daily teaching schedules with the new ALP syllabus.
Why the PECTAA Smart Syllabus 2025–26 Matters for Students and Teachers
The revised syllabus is designed to help students manage workload efficiently, especially those preparing for the Grade 9 annual board exams. Here’s why the new PECTAA Smart Syllabus is important:
1. Reduced Workload — Better Exam Preparation
With deleted topics clearly listed, students can focus on essential content. The reduction in syllabus improves learning outcomes and reduces stress during board exam preparation.
2. Updated Pairing Scheme and Model Papers
The pairing scheme and model papers for annual exam 2026 will greatly assist students in understanding:
- Question distribution
- Marks weightage
- Types of questions
- Chapter-wise priority
This ensures alignment with exam patterns and boosts scoring potential.
3. Teacher-Friendly ALP Structure
Teachers will find it easier to plan lessons effective using the simplified ALP syllabus. The updated instructions makes it easy to structure weekly and monthly targets without overwhelming the classroom.
