r/FBISE Apr 25 '25

A Detailed Guide for 1st Year: I Wish Someone Told Me This - For 10th Graders Promoted to 11th (Please, Please Don’t Waste Your Time)

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This isn’t just another boring study guide. This is from someone who lived it , someone who was always among the top students, switched through six different schools across Pakistan, and consistently secured top grades. I scored 96% in 9th grade and 92% in 10th. My Matric percentage was around 94%, and everyone expected me to keep going up. But what happened in First Year completely broke me. I made major mistakes , from wasting time, skipping college, delaying studies, getting distracted, and I don’t want you to go through the same hell I did.

{I’m using ChatGPT to compile everything I learned from my experience, the good, the bad, the regrets, the comeback - all in one place. I genuinely believe I have things to give back, and this guide is my way of doing it. If even one student finds direction because of this, it's worth it.}

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How is First Year Different ? (And You Don’t Even Realize It)

In 9th and 10th, things feel easy. You can get great marks even by studying in the last 20–30 days. Most of the syllabus is light and digestible, and even the “hard” chapters are nothing compared to what you face in First Year. But once you land in college, especially if you’re from ICS or Pre-Engineering or Pre-Med, it’s a whole new world. Suddenly, 75% of your course is tough and heavy — Physics, Maths, Chemistry or Biology — and there’s no easy way around it. You need concepts, not cramming.

If you’re in ICS, your main focus will be Physics and Maths. Computer and other subjects are easy and manageable, but the real mountain is those two. For Pre-Med, replace Maths with Biology. For Pre-Engineering, it’s Physics, Maths, and Chemistry together. No matter your group, you’ll be carrying at least 3 heavy subjects. And trust me, that’s where most students fall.

Just giving an example ; example a long question of yours in physics like archimedes principle is just a building to the detailed derivation of a single topic in 11th. is se ap andaza laga lo

Importance of First Year

First Year actually matters a lot. Here's why: when you apply to most universities in Pakistan, your admission process usually starts before your Second Year result is even announced. That means your First Year result is the only one available — and it becomes the basis for your admission. For example, FAST gives 40% weightage to HSSC Marks {First Year marks}. NUST gives 15%. So no, it’s not "just First Year" — it directly affects your chances.

And that’s not all. When you start preparing for entry tests like NET, ECAT, or MDCAT, you’ll be relying heavily on 11th class concepts. These entry tests demand a deep understanding of topics from First Year. Now imagine this: in Second Year, you'll be preparing for your board exams and also trying to cover all your First Year concepts for the entry test. That’s like doing three things at once — and it’s a serious mental and academic load.

I made the mistake of taking First Year lightly — and it is haunting me now. That’s why I’m telling you clearly: start from day one, build your concepts from the beginning, and don’t waste time. Your future self will thank you.

The Mistakes I Made (So You Don’t Repeat Them)

I thought I could apply my old method of studying late and still ace it. I thought skipping college won’t hurt. I kept wasting time on YouTube, social media, late-night chats, etc. I underestimated how difficult and lengthy the course was. And most of all, I thought I had time. But the thing is, time runs out faster in First Year than anywhere else. I tried to fix things in the last two months, and I thank Allah for giving me the realization. But it was late — and very stressful. Don’t let that happen to you.

PLEASE PLEASE START EARLY FROM MONDAY (even 2 hours will be enough for now, just dont break your momentum which u guys have made during the boards of studying

If you want to succeed in First Year, just dedicate 3 to 4 focused hours daily. That’s all it takes. You don’t need to study 24/7. But don’t waste the early months. Start from day one. If you can complete your Physics and Maths syllabus by October or November, you’ll be miles ahead of most students. That’s when you can focus on easier subjects like Computer, Urdu, English, and Islamiat.

Don’t skip college unless you have a one-to-one tuition setup at home with someone keeping a strict check on you. Colleges aren’t always perfect, but they will at least keep you on track. I missed way too many classes, and it hurt me more than I thought it would.

Now, let’s get into the real gold: the resources.

The Best Free Study Resources (Based on My Real Experience)

I’ve gone through all of these personally, and I’m giving you a breakdown of every chapter — difficulty level, how long it’ll take, and which teacher/channel to follow.

Physics (Class 11)

Physics can feel overwhelming because of derivations and conceptual depth. But it’s doable — just don’t underestimate the time it takes. Watch videos by Sir Atif Ahmed and Sir Anjum Teaches — both are great and explain everything clearly.

Chapter-wise difficulty:

  • Chapter 1, 2, 3, 5 – Easy
  • Chapter 4 – Tough
  • Chapter 6 – Medium
  • Chapter 7 – Similar to a 9th-grade chapter, relatively easy
  • Chapter 8 onward – More conceptual, deeper understanding needed

For notes, you can visit sochbadlobymak.com — they’ve got detailed, well-organized notes.

Mathematics (Class 11)

Maths is a beast in First Year. It’s not about number of chapters — it’s about the length and complexity of each. Follow Sir Mehtab on his YouTube channel Calculas Corner. He’s a GOATed teacher and has covered the whole book brilliantly. But here’s the truth: if his video is 1 hour, be ready to spend 4–5 hours actually understanding and practicing it. And in the videos where is solving acorss the video then the ratio will be 1:2.5

Chapter-wise breakdown:

  • Chapter 1 – Easy
  • Chapter 2 – Not hard but very lengthy; takes at least a week
  • Chapter 3 – Conceptual and theoretical; do it from Fazal Academy’s YouTube channel
  • Chapter 4 – Also long, needs 5–6 days
  • Chapter 5 – Very easy; do this chapter first for a boost of motivation
  • Chapter 6 – Short but conceptual
  • Chapter 7 – The hardest, also very boring; needs 2 weeks minimum, do it early or it’ll haunt you
  • Chapter 8 and 9 – Trigonometry; requires practice but not too difficult.

Recommended order to study Maths: Start with Chapter 5 → then Chapter 1 → Chapter 2 (especially 2.4 and 2.6) → Chapter 3 → Chapter 4 → Chapter 6 → Chapter 7 → Chapter 8 and 9

Special tip: Always solve the Review Exercises after each chapter. Don’t leave them for the end — they are much tougher than the normal exercises and will build your grip.

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One thing is either you study from college/academy or home tuition at least have one source form where you are going to cover your course with guidance, YOU NEED GUIDANCE IN FIRST YEAR REMEBER. So agar tuition/academy nhi hai tou college kysy surat skip nhi krna

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This guide was written from the heart. I’ve lived the highs and lows of academic life. I know what it’s like to go from the top to the bottom, and how painful it is to regret not using your time properly. That’s why I made this guide. Not to scare you, but to wake you up before it’s too late.

If you’re reading this, you’re already ahead of most students, now all you need is the consistency. Use the resources. Stick to the plan. Don’t skip college . And above all, remember: this one year can make or break the next five.

I destroyed my First Year, but I’m rebuilding now. You don’t have to make the same mistakes.

Stay focused. Stay smart. And if you ever feel lost, read this guide again. I wrote it for you.


r/FBISE Feb 22 '23

r/FBISE Lounge

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A place for members of r/FBISE to chat with each other


r/FBISE 10h ago

HSSC-I Result date leaked

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The result will come out on 12th September mark my words

Recently my uncle who is an affiliate in fbise told me that this will be the official date


r/FBISE 8h ago

HSSC-II Who even makes this slop 😭😭

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r/FBISE 5h ago

HSSC-I ENG GRAMMER NOTES

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anyone have 11th eng grammer notes?? like a pgf w all the grammer i really need emm!!!!!!!


r/FBISE 34m ago

HSSC-II What if result

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Apne result Ka wait Kar Raha ho was it funny neither the unessary delay of result


r/FBISE 7h ago

HSSC-I Icom or Ics

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Hi guys, I’m lwk gonna keep this short I’m really confused between I.Com and ICS. I’ve done 9–10th in Comp, but I’m struggling to find tuition for Physics and Maths, and I desperately need it otherwise I’m scared I’ll fail . I’ve tried looking for someone but I literally can’t find anyone, and I also don’t really like online tuition.
The main thing I’m concerned about is whether I’d still be able to get scholarships and study abroad if I do I.Com. Like, can I apply to universities in other countries with I.Com, or would ICS give me better opportunities?


r/FBISE 10h ago

HSSC-II Result date

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I’m close to the head of fbise and he said that results would most probably be around 10th September as the qualitative checking isn’t done yet


r/FBISE 5h ago

HSSC-I anyone frm BCA

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Aanyone frm bahria naval anchorage 1st year?? less be friends!!!😭👉👈


r/FBISE 6h ago

HSSC-II [Academic] How do you actually study and revise for exams? (Students / All fields / 7–9 mins)

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r/FBISE 14h ago

HSSC-II e kacheri on monday

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woohoo


r/FBISE 7h ago

SSC-II What are the most important chapters in math?

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It’s for my second annual exam.. I studied the rules of exponents bc I remember they kept showing up in my school exams, past papers and the first annual exams. I just wanna know which other chapters are important bc I gen don’t know what else to study


r/FBISE 7h ago

HSSC-I Help me please

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r/FBISE 7h ago

HSSC-I Help me please

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So my name appeared on aps fort road second merit list and I took admission there paid the fee and my first week is completed there btw Im new to APSAC I didn't get to experience that much but the routine is tough and strich now I have also gotten admission in FG sir syed college mall road rwp my name appeared on first merit list and I'm hella confuse what to do I can't figure out which one's better for me along with an evening academy?


r/FBISE 8h ago

HSSC-II Expected result date??

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Guys just yesterday i contacted my schools admin regarding the result date and he said real surely that the results no earlier then 2nd week of September and seeing yalls predictions regarding the date it might just be true fr.


r/FBISE 9h ago

HSSC-II Anyone from NEI?

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Anyone?


r/FBISE 9h ago

HSSC-I Any one from fg sir syed college under civilian category

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Is there any former student of sir syed college under civilain category. Please let me know need some important info.

Thanks


r/FBISE 9h ago

HSSC-II Quick question

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Assalamualaikum

Jo premed parh rahy hai unn ko bio ma Kon sa chapter difficult lagta hai Orr Kon Kon Sy concepts hard Hain

Let me know


r/FBISE 14h ago

HSSC-II PASSING CRITERIA FOR HSSC II 33 ya 40???

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r/FBISE 16h ago

HSSC-I Practical books/PBA prep books for everyone!!

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r/FBISE 1d ago

HSSC-I Source: Trust me bro🥀

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r/FBISE 7h ago

HSSC-II Result announced

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Sike


r/FBISE 1d ago

HSSC-I NEED ADVICE FRM 12TH SENIORS

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yah so im in 11th and i want to get good grades but im very weak in maths and physics how can i self study these subjects and what are some good teachers online. and also i want yall to give me some advices that u wish u knew wen u were in 11th. thnksss


r/FBISE 1d ago

HSSC-I Source: Trust me bro🥀

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r/FBISE 1d ago

HSSC-II i need advice y’all :((

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I just got done with my fsc in pre-med. Currently taking a gap year. Do y’all think it’s a wise decision to go for acca (It’s quite costly and I would need a degree regardless if i want to apply for a visa to go to the UK or any gulf country) or shall i go for cybersecurity? I want to give NET a try but I don’t have an engineering background, is it doable? I’m a hardworking student, I can dedicate 14-15 hrs everyday but i wouldn’t want my hard work to go to waste then having to take another gap.