Textbooks for Matric & Intermediate 2025 – All Punjab Boards

When it comes to preparing for your Matric and Intermediate exams, the foundation of your success starts with the official textbooks. Whether you’re in 9th class, 10th class, 11th class, or 12th class.

For the 2025 academic year, all Punjab Boards, including BISE Lahore, Multan, Faisalabad, Gujranwala, Rawalpindi, and others, follow the Punjab Curriculum & Textbook Board (PCTB) syllabus. This means every exam question will come directly from these official textbooks.

Why Textbooks Are So Important for 2025 Exams

It’s tempting to rely on guidebooks, notes, or guess papers alone, but remember:

• Every board paper is set from the official textbooks.
• MCQs, short questions, and long questions are picked word-for-word from textbook content.
• Extra books can help, but textbooks are your primary and most reliable source.

💡 Tip: If you fully understand your textbooks, you’ve already prepared for 80–90% of your exam.

Textbooks for Matric 2025

Matric students — both Science Group and Arts Group — must prepare from the official PCTB textbooks.

9th Class Textbooks (Science Group)

• Physics 9th Class
• Chemistry 9th Class
• Biology / Computer Science 9th Class
• Mathematics 9th Class
• English 9th Class
• Urdu 9th Class
• Islamiat 9th Class
• Pakistan Studies 9th Class

10th Class Textbooks (Science Group)

• Physics 10th Class
• Chemistry 10th Class
• Biology / Computer Science 10th Class
• Mathematics 10th Class
• English 10th Class
• Urdu 10th Class
• Islamiat (Ethics for Non-Muslims)
• Pakistan Studies 10th Class

Arts Group

• General Mathematics
• General Science
• Civics
• Education
• Optional subjects according to chosen group

Pro Tip: Even diagrams, definitions, and examples in textbooks are potential exam questions.

Textbooks for Intermediate 2025

Intermediate students in 1st Year (11th Class) and 2nd Year (12th Class) follow an even broader syllabus, but again, textbooks remain the main focus for examiners.

1st Year (11th Class) Textbooks

• Physics 1st Year
• Chemistry 1st Year
• Mathematics / Biology / Computer Science
• English 1st Year
• Urdu 1st Year
• Islamic Education / Ethics
• Pakistan Studies (for some groups)

2nd Year (12th Class) Textbooks

• Physics 2nd Year
• Chemistry 2nd Year
• Mathematics / Biology / Computer Science
• English 2nd Year
• Urdu 2nd Year
• Islamic Studies / Pakistan Studies (as per group)

Commerce, Arts & ICS Groups

• Economics, Accounting, Business Mathematics, Civics, Education, Statistics, and other optional subjects depending on your chosen stream.

How to Study Effectively from Textbooks

Simply reading isn’t enough. Here’s how you can study smartly from your Matric & Intermediate 2025 textbooks:

1. Read Line-by-Line – Many MCQs and short questions come directly from sentences in the textbook.
2. Highlight Important Points – Mark definitions, formulas, and key concepts.
3. Practice Diagrams – Label them correctly and practice drawing them neatly.
4. Solve End-of-Chapter Exercises – These are a goldmine for short and long questions.
5. Link with Pairing Scheme & Guess Papers – Identify which textbook chapters are most important based on the scheme.

Where to Get Official Textbooks for 2025

You can get PCTB-approved textbooks in two formats:

• Printed Versions: Available at any local bookshop or school stationery store.
• Free PDF Versions: Download from the Punjab Curriculum & Textbook Board official website: https://pctb.punjab.gov.pk

Many educational websites like 9thclass.pk also provide free downloadable PDF textbooks for all classes and subjects, which is perfect for students who prefer digital study.

Benefits of Using Official Textbooks

• 100% syllabus coverage – No risk of missing any topic
• Exact board language – Helps in writing accurate answers in the exam
• Cost-effective – Free online PDFs or affordable printed copies
• Easy to match with pairing scheme – Helps in focused study for high marks

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