WBCHSE HS Question Papers 2026: Download Subject-Wise Question Papers with Answer Key
The WBCHSE is conducting Class 12 Semester IV exams from February 12-27, 2026, focusing on descriptive theory. Students can download subject-wise question papers and answer keys to calculate scores. Unlike Semester III's objective format, these papers are subjective. Official results are anticipated in May 2026, providing a comprehensive assessment of student performance in West Bengal's higher secondary examinations.
Key Points
- WBCHSE Class 12 Semester IV exams are held from Feb 12-27, 2026, 10 AM-12 PM.
- Semester IV exams focus on descriptive theory, unlike the objective Semester III.
- Question papers & answer keys are available online; results expected in May 2026.
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is organizing the Higher Secondary (Class 12) Semester IV examinations for the academic year 2026. The exam started from February 12 and will conclude on February 27, 2026. The subject-specific exams are held daily in the morning shift from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. Unlike previous Semester III exams, which tested objective knowledge, the present Semester IV papers only cover the descriptive theory elements of the subject.
Students are expected to get the official question paper and answer key for all subjects from here. While the final WBCHSE results are expected in May 2026, candidates can utilise the question paper and answer key shared here to calculate scores and analyze their performance.
WBCHSE HS (12) 2026: Key Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Dates | February 12 – February 27, 2026 |
| Exam Timings | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM (Semester IV - 2 Hours) 10:00 AM – 1:15 PM (Old System - 3 Hours 15 Mins) |
| Exam Conducted Today | Philosophy (Feb 24) |
| Next Exam | Economics (Feb 25) |
| Official Website |
West Bengal Board Class 12 Subject-Wise Question Paper and Answer Key 2026: Download PDF
The West Bengal board class 12 official question papers and answer keys can be accessed from the links shared in the table.
For students who are waiting for the official release, can check the question paper PDF, which will soon be shared after the WBCHSE upload on its official website, wbchse.wb.gov.in
Subjects | Links |
Maths | Download Link |
Physics | Download Link |
Chemistry | Download Link |
Biology | Download Link |
English A | Download Link |
English B | Download Link |
History | Download Link |
Accountancy | Download Link |
Also check: WBCHSE HS Routine 2026
WBCHSE Class 12 Subject-Wise Exam Structure 2026
Students can check the exam structure for WBCHSE HS (Higher Secondary) subject-wise 2026 question paper which reflects topic wise distribution in the paper.
| Feature | Semester 3 (Conducted Sept 2025) | Semester 4 (Conducted Feb 2026) |
| Question Type | Objective (MCQs) only | Subjective (SAQ, Descriptive, LAQ) |
| Mode | OMR Sheet (Optical Mark Recognition) | Traditional Answer Booklet |
| Marks Weightage | 50% of Total Theory Marks | 50% of Total Theory Marks |
| Duration | 1 Hour 30 Minutes | 2 Hours |
Science Stream (Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography)
| Component | Marks Breakdown | Total Marks |
| Theory (Semester 3) | 35 Marks (MCQs) | 35 |
| Theory (Semester 4) | 35 Marks (Descriptive) | 35 |
| Practical | Conducted separately at schools | 30 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
Mathematics
Unlike other subjects Maths follows a 80+20 pattern.
| Component | Marks Breakdown | Total Marks |
| Theory (Semester 3) | 40 Marks (MCQs) | 40 |
| Theory (Semester 4) | 40 Marks (Descriptive) | 40 |
| Internal / Project | Internal Assessment | 20 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
Arts & Commerce (English, Bengali, History, Accountancy, etc.)
| Component | Marks Breakdown | Total Marks |
| Theory (Semester 3) | 40 Marks (MCQs) | 40 |
| Theory (Semester 4) | 40 Marks (Descriptive) | 40 |
| Project | Project Work / Viva | 20 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
Special Subjects (Music, Visual Arts)
| Component | Marks Breakdown | Total Marks |
| Theory | 25 Marks (Sem 3) + 25 Marks (Sem 4) | 50 |
| Practical | Practical Exam | 50 |
| Grand Total | 100 |
Semester 4 Question Pattern (Ongoing Examination)
For the ongoing Semester 4 exams, the paper follows a descriptive structure.
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SAQ (Short Answer Questions): Typically 2 or 3 points.
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LAQ (Long Answer Questions): 5–10 marks, depending on the subject.
Students can use the exam structure shared for each paper to plan their study plan carefully and prepare well for the exam.
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