CLASS 12 COMPUTER SCIENCE

CLASS 12 COMPUTER SCIENCE - AUTHENTIC PAIRING SCHEME 2026

AUTHENTIC PAIRING SCHEME 2026

Punjab Boards (All BISE)

PAPER PATTERN (CONFIRMED)

Total Marks: 100

Objective (MCQs): 17 marks

Subjective: 83 marks

Distribution:

MCQs → 17
Short Questions → Attempt 8/12 + 6/9
Long Questions → Attempt 3 questions
Practical portion included

This structure is consistent with Punjab Board scheme format.

SECTION A -MCQs (17 MARKS)

Chapter-wise MCQs Distribution

1–2 MCQs from each chapter
More weight from:

C Programming chapters
DBMS and Normalization

MCQs are concept-based, not rote memorization.

SECTION B- SHORT QUESTIONS

Question No. 2 (Attempt 8 out of 12)

Chapter Pairing:

Ch 1 (Data Basics)
Ch 2 (DB Terminology)
Ch 3 (Design Process)
Ch 6 (Tables and Queries)

Mostly theory-based questions.

Question No. 3 (Attempt 6 out of 9)

Chapter Pairing:

Ch 4 (Normalization)
Ch 5 (MS Access Intro)
Ch 7 (Forms and Reports)

Easy scoring - repeated definitions and differences.

Question No. 4 (Attempt 6 out of 9)

Chapter Pairing:

Ch 8 (C Basics)
Ch 9 (Elements of C)
Ch 10 (Input and Output)

Includes:

Syntax questions
Short explanations

SECTION C - LONG QUESTIONS (CORE AREA)

Question No. 5 (Attempt 1 out of 2)

Chapter Pairing:

Ch 11 (Decision Constructs)
Ch 12 (Loop Constructs)

Most Important:

IF / ELSE explanation
Loop explanation
Programming question

Question No. 6 (Attempt 1 out of 2)

Chapter Pairing:

Ch 13 (Functions)
Ch 14 (File Handling)

Includes:

Function theory
File handling explanation
Simple programs

Question No. 7 (Attempt 1 out of 2)

Chapter Pairing:

DBMS (Ch 2–4)
MS Access (Ch 5–7)

Includes:

DBMS explanation
Normalization
Tables and Queries

PRACTICAL / APPLICATION SECTION

Question No. 8 (Attempt 3 out of 5)

Topics:

Program tracing
Output-based questions
Simple coding logic
Table structure

Practical section is included in final marks.

MOST IMPORTANT CHAPTER WEIGHT

Very High Weight

Decision Constructs
Loop Constructs
Functions
DBMS and Normalization

Medium

MS Access
Input and Output
File Handling

Low but Important

Data Basics
Terminology

FINAL EXAM INSIGHT

Paper follows fixed structure every year
Questions are paired from chapters
Programming is compulsory in long questions
DBMS theory is guaranteed

Pairing scheme helps you:

Focus on high-weight chapters
Avoid unnecessary topics
Prepare smart, not hard

This pairing scheme is prepared according to the latest Punjab Board paper pattern and verified scheme structure. It reflects chapter-wise question distribution, repeated trends, and examiner expectations for the 2026 annual examinations.