Download the 1st PUC Chemistry Mid Term Question Paper 2026 PDF for Karnataka 1st PUC (Class 11) free, along with the 2025 and 2024 papers. The 2026 paper is for 70 marks, 3 hours, 48 questions, without answers. Papers are set at district or college level, so the questions differ from place to place, but they follow the annual PUC exam pattern.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Karnataka 1st PUC Mid Term Question Paper 2026 Chemistry | View PDF |
| 2025 | Karnataka 1st PUC Mid Term Question Paper 2025 Chemistry | View PDF |
| 2024 | Karnataka 1st PUC Mid Term Question Paper 2024 Chemistry | View PDF |
1st PUC Chemistry Mid Term Question Paper 2026 – Quick Facts
| Board | Karnataka PU Board (Department of School Education – Pre-University, Karnataka) |
| Class | Karnataka 1st PUC (Class 11) |
| Exam | Mid Term exam – September–October, in PU colleges across Karnataka |
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024 |
| Marks and time | 70 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
1st PUC Chemistry Mid Term Question Paper 2026 – Read Online
1st PUC Chemistry Mid Term Question Paper 2026 – Paper Pattern
How the 2026 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part A | 15 MCQs (incl. assertion–reason) + 5 fill in the blanks | 20 × 1 = 20 |
| Part B | Answer any 5 of 10 | 5 × 2 = 10 |
| Part C | Answer any 3 + 3 (two groups of 5) | 6 × 3 = 18 |
| Part D | Answer any 2 of 3 | 2 × 5 = 10 |
| Part E | Numerical problems – answer any 4 | 12 |
Chapters Asked in the 1st PUC Chemistry Mid Term 2026
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (mole concept, laws of chemical combination, significant figures, empirical formula)
- Structure of Atom (Bohr model, quantum numbers, Heisenberg principle, photoelectric effect)
- Classification of Elements and Periodicity in Properties
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (Lewis structures, formal charge, dipole moment)
- Organic Chemistry – Some Basic Principles and Techniques (isomerism, IUPAC names, inductive/electromeric effect, purification)
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026 Paper
- Numericals in Part E carry marks only with full steps and the unit in the final answer – the paper says so in the instructions.
- Part A counts only your first attempt at each question, so do not overwrite answers.
- Part D has one long question on an organic molecule (structure, σ and π bonds, hybridisation, functional group, IUPAC name) – practise this format.
- Solve the 2026 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
More Chemistry Papers and Study Material
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1st PUC Chemistry Mid Term Question Paper – FAQs
Is the 1st PUC Chemistry mid term question paper 2026 available?
Yes. The 2026 mid term paper (September/October 2026) is the first paper in the table above, along with the 2025 and 2024 papers.
Is the 1st PUC Chemistry mid term question paper the same in every college?
No. Mid term papers are set at district or college level, so your paper may differ. The pattern (Parts A to E, 70 marks, 3 hours) and the chapters are usually the same, so these papers are good practice.
Which chapters come in the 1st PUC Chemistry mid term exam?
In the 2026 paper: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry, Structure of Atom, Classification of Elements, Chemical Bonding and the basics of Organic Chemistry.
Where can I download the 1st puc chemistry mid term question paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.
Does the PDF have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.