WB HS English Question Paper 2026 PDF Download: Check Topic-Wise Weightage

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education 2026 ( WBCHSE )

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Updated on Feb 12, 2026 18:38 IST
WBCHSE conducted the WBCHSE English Paper 2026 on February 12. WB HS English question paper comprised 30% MCQ based questions and the others were application-based. We have provided here West Bengal Board Class 12 English Question Paper 2026. Students can download the question paper for free.

WBCHSE conducted the WBCHSE English Paper 2026 on February 12. WB HS English question paper comprised 30% MCQ based questions and the others were application-based. We have provided here West Bengal Board Class 12 English Question Paper 2026. 

WB HS English Question Paper 2026 PDF Download

West Bengal Board Class 12 English Question Paper 2026 PDF

West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) conducted the WBCHSE English Paper 2026 on February 12. The board is conducting the exam based on the new pattern. WB HS exam is divided into Semester 3 and 4. WB HS English question paper comprised 30% MCQ based questions and the others were application-based. To clear the English paper, candidates need to score 30% in both Theory and Practical exams. We have provided here West Bengal Board Class 12 English Question Paper 2026. Students can download the question paper for free. Solving the question paper candidates can know the question paper pattern of WBCHSE Class 12 2026. It also increases the speed and accuracy for solving questions. Read below for more details on West Bengal Class 12 English question paper 2026 PDF download.

Table of contents
  • West Bengal Class 12 English Question Paper PDF Download 2026
  • WB HS English Previous Year Question Paper
  • West Bengal HS English Question Paper Pattern 2026
  • How to Download West Bengal HS English Question Paper 2026?
  • How useful is solving West Bengal Class 12 English Question Paper 2026?

West Bengal Class 12 English Question Paper PDF Download 2026

WB HS English question paper is made available in PDF form. 30% of the weightage is given to MCQ Questions and 70% to descriptive questions. West Bengal HSC Syllabus has been reduced by 30% and will follows NCERT Pattern.

Q:   Where can I find WB HS Question papers?
A:

Shiksha.com has published the WBCHSE question papersfor some of the major subjects. You can click on the link provided to download them. 

Students are suggested to solve and practice the WBCHSE sample papers and question papers of previous years to prepare for their upcoming WB HS board exams 2026 and to get familiar with the marking scheme,   the types of questions asked in the exam and more. In case they do not know the answers to some questions, they must refer to their books or connect with friends and teachers. 

Q:   Is solving WB HS sample papers enough for boards preparation?
A:

WB 12th  sample papers will make you familiar with the exam pattern, marking scheme, the types of questions asked in the exam, difficulty level and more. All in all, solving sample question papers is a great way to prepare for your exam. They are a way to revise a vast syllabus in a short time. This is the best way!

Q:   Will I get extra time to read the WB HS question paper?
A:

The WB HS exam timings are from 9:50 am to 12 pm. The duration of the exam is 2 hours, and students get 10 minutes extra to read question paper. WB HS Exams 2026 will be held in February 2026.

WB HS English Previous Year Question Paper

We have provided below West Bengal Board English Previous Year question papers. Candidates refer to the same to know the type of questions asked previously in the exam.

West Bengal Board 12th English Question Paper 2024 Download Here

Also Read: WBCHSE Humanities Syllabus 2026

West Bengal HS English Question Paper Pattern 2026

In the English subject, the Theory paper carried 80 marks. Additional 20 marks are allocated to the viva paper. West Bengal HS English question paper pattern is given below.

Topic Total Marks

Drama

10

Poetry

20

Prose

20

Unseen Passage

10

Textual Grammer

10

ESP (Writing Skills)

10

How to Download West Bengal HS English Question Paper 2026?

WB HS Bengali question paper is made available in PDF form. The process to download the question paper is given below.

  • Visit our website
  • Click the WB Board English question paper PDF download link
  • Question paper appears on the screen
  • Download and save it

Also Read: West Bengal Board 12th Bengali Question Paper 2026

How useful is solving West Bengal Class 12 English Question Paper 2026?

West Bengal Class 12 English Question Papers assess a candidate’s knowledge regarding the grammar, vocabularly, poetry, writing skills, etc. These papers serve as a useful resource for WB HS exam preparation. Some of the benefits of solving these papers are given below.

  • Helps in understanding the overall exam structure
  • Boosts confidence
  • Improves the speed
  • Gives an idea about the exam pattern

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Q:   When will I get the official hard copy of the WB HS mark sheet?
A:

The official mark sheet of the WB Uchha Madhyamik exam is issued by the schools for all the HS students. These can be collected by students from their schools in May 2026. Prior to that, students should download the online scorecard and preserve the print copies.

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