FBISE Notifies Assessment Frameworks for Pakistan Studies & Tarjuma-tul-Quran 2026–27
FBISE has notified new Assessment Frameworks and Model Question Papers for Pakistan Studies and Tarjuma-tul-Quran for SSC-II and HSSC-II from Academic Session 2026–27.
The Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE), Islamabad has issued an important academic update for students, teachers, schools and colleges regarding new Assessment Frameworks and Model Question Papers for Pakistan Studies and Tarjuma-tul-Quran.
According to the official FBISE notification dated 10 August 2026, Pakistan Studies and Tarjuma-tul-Quran are being implemented under the revised scheme from Academic Session 2026–27 onward.
The notification confirms that Pakistan Studies will carry 100 marks at SSC-II level and will comprise Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) from the curricula of both SSC-I and SSC-II. It also confirms implementation of Tarjuma-tul-Quran at SSC-II and HSSC-II levels.
Students can monitor official announcements through the Official FBISE Website, where the board is currently displaying the notification among its latest academic updates.
What Has FBISE Announced?
FBISE has officially developed and notified Assessment Frameworks and Model Question Papers for the relevant Pakistan Studies and Tarjuma-tul-Quran courses.
The main points of the latest notification are:
- Pakistan Studies will carry 100 marks at SSC-II level
- Pakistan Studies will include SLOs from both SSC-I and SSC-II curricula
- Tarjuma-tul-Quran will be implemented at SSC-II
- Tarjuma-tul-Quran will also be implemented at HSSC-II
- The changes apply from Academic Session 2026–27 onward
- New Assessment Frameworks have been prepared
- New Model Question Papers have been notified
- Students, teachers and affiliated institutions are expected to prepare according to the updated requirements
FBISE states that these materials have been developed for the information and necessary action of stakeholders and are available through the board's official resources.
Students and teachers can directly visit the FBISE Assessment Framework & Model Question Papers page to check the latest available academic resources. The page currently includes assessment-framework and model-paper resources for the Inclusive Scheme of Studies 2024, including Tarjuma Quran Majeed.
Pakistan Studies Will Be a 100-Mark Subject at SSC-II
One of the most significant parts of the notification relates to Pakistan Studies at SSC-II level.
According to FBISE, Pakistan Studies will carry a total of 100 marks.
Students should particularly note that the examination will comprise SLOs from the curricula of both SSC-I and SSC-II rather than being limited only to Class 10 learning outcomes.
This makes careful preparation particularly important.
Class 10 students should not assume that studying only SSC-II topics will automatically cover everything relevant to the new assessment structure. They should review the latest curriculum, SLOs and assessment framework provided by FBISE.
For current curriculum and syllabus material, students can also check the FBISE Syllabus and Model Question Papers section, which provides separate resources for SSC-I, SSC-II, HSSC-I and HSSC-II.
Tarjuma-tul-Quran for SSC-II and HSSC-II
The notification also confirms the implementation of Tarjuma-tul-Quran (Translation of the Holy Quran) at two important educational levels:
- SSC-II
- HSSC-II
The implementation will take effect from Academic Session 2026–27 onward.
Students studying under the Federal Board should therefore make sure they are using the correct curriculum and latest assessment framework for their respective class.
This is particularly important when a new subject structure or assessment system is introduced because older notes and previous papers may not completely reflect the latest requirements.
What Is an Assessment Framework?
An Assessment Framework is an official document that helps explain how curriculum learning outcomes may be assessed in examinations.
A textbook primarily tells students what to study.
An assessment framework helps students and teachers understand how that knowledge may be assessed.
Assessment frameworks can help students understand areas such as:
- Student Learning Outcomes or SLOs
- Important curriculum areas
- Cognitive levels
- Question types
- Assessment expectations
- Paper organisation
- Learning-outcome alignment
- Model examination structure
FBISE has previously described its assessment frameworks as guidance documents for students, teachers and paper setters, helping students prepare for annual examinations and teachers align classroom preparation with assessment requirements.
Why Are FBISE Model Question Papers Important?
A Model Question Paper gives students an example of the style and structure they may encounter in an examination.
It can help students become familiar with:
- Question presentation
- Paper layout
- Marks distribution
- Objective questions
- Short questions
- Extended-response questions
- SLO-based assessment
- Expected difficulty levels
However, students should understand that a model paper is not a guess paper.
The exact questions appearing in a final examination can be different.
Students should therefore use model papers to understand the pattern and assessment approach, rather than simply memorising their answers.
What Does SLO-Based Examination Mean?
SLO stands for Student Learning Outcome.
An SLO describes what a learner should know, understand or be able to demonstrate after studying a particular topic.
An SLO-based examination can test students in several ways.
Students may be required to:
- Recall information
- Explain concepts
- Interpret information
- Compare ideas
- Apply knowledge
- Analyse a situation
- Connect different concepts
- Provide reasoned answers
This is why conceptual understanding becomes particularly important under an SLO-based examination system.
Simply memorising paragraphs may not always be enough if a familiar concept appears in an unfamiliar question.
What Should Class 10 Students Do Now?
Students preparing for SSC-II examinations should start aligning their preparation with the updated FBISE guidance.
For Pakistan Studies, students should particularly remember the important point that SSC-I and SSC-II SLOs are included in the 100-mark subject framework.
A useful study strategy would be to:
- Download the latest FBISE curriculum.
- Download the Pakistan Studies Assessment Framework.
- Study the official Model Question Paper.
- Identify SLOs from both SSC-I and SSC-II.
- Prepare each major concept rather than memorising only expected questions.
- Practise chapter-wise questions.
- Attempt complete board-pattern papers.
- Practise within examination time limits.
- Review mistakes after every test.
Students can also check the FBISE Old Question Papers and Model Papers section for additional practice resources. FBISE provides access there to SLO-based examination resources, revised schemes of studies, model papers and older question papers.
What Should HSSC-II Students Do?
Students studying at HSSC-II level should pay particular attention to the implementation of Tarjuma-tul-Quran.
They should confirm the latest:
- Curriculum
- Assessment framework
- Scheme of studies
- Model question paper
- SLO requirements
- Examination instructions
Students should use official FBISE documents as their primary academic reference.
Material from academies, websites, YouTube channels and social-media groups can provide additional practice, but if there is any difference between unofficial material and an official board document, the latest FBISE notification and assessment framework should take priority.
What Should Teachers and Schools Do?
The FBISE notification was circulated to heads of affiliated institutions at SSC and HSSC levels, along with various education directorates and institutional stakeholders.
Schools, colleges, teachers and academies should therefore review their current teaching and testing material.
Teachers should ensure that:
- The latest scheme of studies is being followed
- Students understand the relevant SLOs
- Classroom tests follow the updated requirements
- Model papers are discussed in class
- Outdated paper patterns are not presented as current patterns
- Students receive sufficient SLO-based practice
- Both conceptual knowledge and exam technique are developed
Regular practice tests can help students become comfortable with the new assessment structure before annual examinations.
Past Papers Are Still Useful — But Use Them Correctly
Students do not need to stop using older FBISE past papers.
Past papers are still valuable for:
- Revision
- Identifying important concepts
- Practising answers
- Improving time management
- Testing subject knowledge
However, past papers should be treated as additional practice material.
When the board introduces a new assessment framework, the current official framework and latest model paper should become the primary reference for understanding the examination structure.
How GeneratePaper Can Help FBISE Students and Teachers
Along with official board resources, regular exam-style practice can help students prepare more effectively.
GeneratePaper is an online paper-generation platform designed for students, teachers, schools and academies.
Teachers and students can use GeneratePaper to create practice papers by selecting options such as:
- Board
- Class
- Subject
- Chapters
- Topics
- Question types
- Paper patterns
For students following the Federal Board, the GeneratePaper Supported Boards section includes FBISE among the available board-pattern options.
GeneratePaper's board-paper workflow is designed around selecting a board and class, choosing a subject and chapters/topics, selecting the required paper type and generating a print-ready PDF.
Teachers who want to understand the process can visit How GeneratePaper Works.
The platform can be used to create:
- MCQ papers
- Short-question papers
- Long-question papers
- Mixed papers
- Chapter tests
- Topic tests
- Revision papers
- Mock examinations
For new or revised FBISE subjects, teachers should always compare generated practice material with the latest official FBISE Assessment Framework to ensure students are preparing according to current requirements.
Why Updated Practice Matters
Changes to assessment frameworks make updated practice particularly important.
A student may understand the textbook well but still struggle if they are unfamiliar with the way questions are presented.
Regular board-pattern practice helps students improve:
- Exam confidence
- Time management
- Question interpretation
- SLO understanding
- Answer organisation
- Revision
- Exam technique
Instead of waiting until the final weeks before examinations, students should begin attempting structured practice papers throughout the academic year.
Avoid Unverified Paper-Pattern Information
Students should also be careful about examination information circulating through WhatsApp groups, Facebook posts and other social-media platforms.
Statements such as:
- “Final paper pattern confirmed”
- “These questions will definitely appear”
- “Board has changed the paper overnight”
- “This is the leaked pattern”
should not automatically be trusted.
Students should verify important examination information through the Official FBISE Website or the board's official notifications.
The latest-news section of the FBISE website currently lists the Notification of Assessment Frameworks for Pakistan Studies and Tarjuma-tul-Quran, confirming that this is an official Federal Board update.
