BBISE Religious Education Model Papers 2026: Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism for Class 11 Non-Muslim Students
BBISE posted Religious Education model papers for non-Muslim Class 11 students on 31 October 2026: Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism, 50 marks in 2 hours.
The Balochistan Board (BBISE Quetta) published model papers for Religious Education on 31 October 2026, for non-Muslim students of Class 11 (HSSC-I) only. There are three papers, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism, and each one is 50 marks in 2 hours, split into 11 MCQs, 8 short answers and 3 longer answers.
We downloaded the 31 October file from the notifications list on the BBISE notifications page on 1 November 2026 and read all three papers. We also read the Grade XI syllabus the board posted on 21 October, which covers seven faiths. This matters for students and teachers in Balochistan because the board now examines this subject by faith, and the model paper is the clearest guide to how questions will be set.
BBISE released three Religious Education model papers on 31 October 2026
The board's notice, dated 31 October 2026, is titled "Model Papers of Religious Education, For Non Muslim Students Only". The single PDF holds three HSSC-I model papers: Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism. Each paper carries the board's name, a 2 hour time limit and 50 marks.
The papers are marked "Model Paper", which means they show the pattern and level of questions. They are not the real exam paper, and the board has not said that any question will repeat.
No model paper has been posted yet for the other four faiths in the syllabus. If your child studies Zoroastrianism, Kalasha, Buddhism or the Baha'i Faith, ask the school whether the board has shared a paper with institutions, because we found none on the public site.
Every paper has three parts: 11 MCQs, 8 short answers and 3 long answers
All three model papers follow the same plan. Part I has 11 multiple choice questions of 1 mark each. Part II asks for any 8 short answers of 3 marks each from 12. Part III has 3 questions of 5 marks, each with two choices.
| Part | What you do | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Part I | Answer 11 MCQs, writing the question number and the full correct option | 11 (1 x 11) |
| Part II | Answer any 8 of 12 short questions | 24 (8 x 3) |
| Part III | Answer 3 questions, one alternative from each | 15 (3 x 5) |
| Total | Time allowed: 2 hours | 50 |
One instruction is easy to miss. In Part I the paper says to write the question number and the complete correct option on the answer script. So a bare letter such as "(b)" may not be what the examiner expects. Write the option text too.
Part II gives you a choice of 8 from 12, which is generous. Use it. Pick the ones you can answer fully, rather than trying all 12.
The long questions ask you to apply teachings to real problems
Part III is not a memory test. In all three papers the 5 mark questions describe a situation, such as conflict among classmates or dishonesty in society, and ask how the faith's teachings can be used to deal with it, with practical examples.
The Christianity paper, for example, asks how the Parable of the Good Samaritan can be applied when a student sees discrimination among classmates. The Hinduism paper asks how Yama and Niyama can help a community with jealousy, anger and greed. That style rewards students who can explain a teaching in their own words and link it to daily life.
Short questions in Part II are more direct. They ask students to define, explain or describe: the Holy Trinity and the Ecumenical Councils in the Christianity paper, or the Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagavad Gita and the four Purusharthas in the Hinduism paper.
The Grade XI syllabus covers seven faiths, not three
The syllabus BBISE posted on 21 October 2026 is headed "HSSC Syllabus for Religious Education, For Grade XI (Non-Muslims) Only". It has separate outlines for Hinduism (Sanatan Dharam), Christianity, Sikhism, Zoroastrianism, Kalasha, Buddhism and the Baha'i Faith.
| Faith | Syllabus posted 21 Oct | Model paper posted 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | Yes | Yes |
| Hinduism (Sanatan Dharam) | Yes | Yes |
| Sikhism | Yes | Yes |
| Zoroastrianism | Yes | Not found |
| Kalasha | Yes | Not found |
| Buddhism | Yes | Not found |
| Baha'i Faith | Yes | Not found |
The Hinduism outline is detailed. It runs from the sacred scriptures and the Sanskars to sacred places such as Katas Raj Mandir and Prahlad Puri Mandir, religious and literary personalities, the Ten Lakshanas of Dharma, festivals such as Teej, Navratri and the Chand Festival, and Aarti.
The Christianity outline starts with the Holy Trinity, then the life of Jesus Christ, Christian values and sources of inspiration. The model questions follow that order closely, so a student who works through the syllabus headings in sequence will meet most of the paper.
How to download the model papers and syllabus from the BBISE site
Both files are free PDFs on the board's own site. Open the notifications list, find the 31 October entry, and download it. The syllabus sits in the Syllabus section of the home page with the date 21 October 2026.
- Open bbiseqta.edu.pk and go to Notifications.
- Find "Model Papers of Religious Education, For Non Muslim Students Only", dated 31 October 2026.
- Download the PDF and scroll to your faith: Christianity, Hinduism or Sikhism.
- Go back to the home page and open the Grade XI Religious Education syllabus, dated 21 October.
- Match each model question to a syllabus heading, and practise the Part III style with your own examples.
Use only the board's site for these files. Copies shared on social media are often cropped or mixed with other boards' papers, and Balochistan's pattern is its own.
The same board recently put out the Balochistan board matric date sheet for 2027. Private candidates for next year's intermediate exam should also watch the BBISE HSSC annual 2027 exam forms and fee, since admission deadlines come before the papers do.
What students and schools should do now
Teachers should share the model paper with every non-Muslim Class 11 student now, and plan revision around the three-part pattern. Students of the four faiths without a model paper should use the same pattern, since the board has not said their paper will differ.
Ask the school which Religious Education paper your child is registered for. The subject is chosen by faith, and a mistake in the registration record is much harder to fix after the admission form has gone in.
Families with financial need may also want to look at the minority scholarship for 2026-27 as well.
Common questions
Who must take the BBISE Religious Education paper?
The board's files say the subject and these papers are for non-Muslim students of Grade XI (HSSC-I) only.
How many marks is the Religious Education paper?
The model papers are 50 marks with 2 hours allowed: 11 for MCQs, 24 for short answers and 15 for long answers.
Which faiths have a model paper?
Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism, in the file posted on 31 October 2026. We found no model paper for Zoroastrianism, Kalasha, Buddhism or the Baha'i Faith on the board's site.
Will questions from the model paper come in the exam?
The board has not said so. A model paper shows the pattern and level, so prepare the whole syllabus.
When is the HSSC annual 2027 exam in Balochistan?
BBISE had not published an HSSC annual 2027 date sheet when we checked on 1 November 2026. Watch its notifications page.
Is there a choice in the long questions?
Yes. Each of the three Part III questions has two alternatives, and you answer one alternative from each.
How we verified this
What we checked, where we read it, and what we could not confirm.
Last checked 1 November 2026. We read the 31 October 2026 notice and its PDF of three HSSC-I model papers, and the Grade XI Religious Education syllabus dated 21 October 2026, both downloaded from the Balochistan Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education site on 1 November 2026. Marks, timings, instructions and syllabus headings are taken from those files. We could not find model papers for Zoroastrianism, Kalasha, Buddhism or the Baha'i Faith, and the board has not published an HSSC annual 2027 date sheet. We did not contact the board.
About the author
Public Services and Education Journalist
Fajr Riaz is a journalist and content writer at Pakistan Era, based in Lahore. She covers the questions people meet in everyday life in Pakistan: how a public service works, what a change in the rules means, and where to find a reliable answer.
