The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) released the HS syllabus for the 2026–27 academic session. The WB HS syllabus 2026-27 for all subjects is available on the official website: wbchse.wb.gov.in. The WBCHSE semester-wise detailed syllabus for Class 11 and 12 was implemented starting from the 2025-26 session, and it continues to apply to the 2026-27 session. Students appearing for the West Bengal 12th exams 2026-27 will follow the revised WBCHSE full syllabus under the semester system.
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In the previous academic session (2025-26), WBCHSE revised the syllabus and curriculum structure for various Higher Secondary subjects including English A & B, Bengali A, Hindi A & B, History, Political Science, Accountancy, Costing & Taxation, Business Studies, Education, Science of Well-being, Statistics, Philosophy, Environmental Studies, Economics, Geography, and Biological Science. Students can expect the upcoming 2026-27 syllabus to reflect the continued alignment with the semester format and further curriculum improvements.
The Council introduced several new subjects in the West Bengal H.S. Class from the last academic year 2025-26. Check the list of those subjects:
The West Bengal board has implemented the semester system for both Class 11 and Class 12 students from the 2025-26 academic session. The syllabus for both classes has been released in a single PDF. Students can click on the direct link given below to download the WB HS syllabus.
| Particulars | Links |
|---|---|
WB HS Languages Syllabus | |
WB HS Syllabus for Science Stream | |
WB HS Syllabus for Commerce Stream | |
WB HS Syllabus for Arts Stream |
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Students can also download the previous years' WB 12th syllabus 2024-25 to prepare for the West Bengal HS board exams and prepare themselves for the state-level competitive exams.
| Units | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Relations and Functions |
| 7 |
Algebra |
| 10 |
Calculus |
| 15 |
Probability |
| 8 |
Vectors and Three-Dimensional Geometry |
| 15 |
| Calculus |
| 20 |
Linear Programming |
| 5 |
Total | 80 |
| Unit | Marks |
|---|---|
| Electrostatics | 08 marks |
| Current Electricity | 08 marks |
| Magnetic Effect of Current and Magnetism | 08 marks |
| Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current | 08 marks |
| Electromagnetic Waves | 03 marks |
| Optics | 14 marks |
| Dual Nature of Radiation and Matter | 04 marks |
| Atoms and Nuclei | 06 marks |
| Electronic Devices | 08 marks |
| Communication System | 03 marks |
| Total | 70 |
| Units | Marks |
|---|---|
| Liquid State | 8 marks |
| p-Block Elements (Groups 15, 16, 17 and 18) | 8 marks |
| Haloalkanes and Haloarenes | 5 marks |
| Alcohols, Phenols and Ethers | 5 marks |
| Biomolecules | 5 marks |
| Polymers | 4 marks |
| Electrochemistry | 5 marks |
| Chemical Kinetics | 7 marks |
| d and f Block elements | 6 marks |
| Coordination compounds | 5 marks |
| Aldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic Acids | 5 marks |
| Organic compounds containing Nitrogen | 7 marks |
Total | 70 |
| Units | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
Reproduction |
| 15 |
Genetics and evolution |
| 20 |
Biology and human welfare |
| 10 |
Biotechnology and its applications |
| 12 |
Ecology and the environment |
| 13 |
Refer to the table below for the Class 12 syllabus, West Bengal Board Accountancy
| Unit | Topics | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Accounting for Partnership Firms – I | 15 |
| Unit 2 | Accounting for Company – I | 10 |
| Unit 3 | Analysis of Financial Statements or Computerised Accounts – I | 15 |
| Unit 4 | Accounting for Partnership Firms – II | 25 |
| Unit 5 | Accounting for Company – II | 10 |
| Unit 6 | Cash Flow Statement or Computerised Accounts – II | 5 |
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The West Bengal Board examination comprises both a theoretical paper and a practical/project component. The WBBSE theory exam carries a weightage of 80 marks, while the practical or project work accounts for 20 marks. The theory question paper for the West Bengal Class 12 exam includes short-answer questions, descriptive questions, and multiple-choice questions. To pass the exam, candidates must secure at least 30% marks in both the theoretical paper and the practical/project component.
The WB HS Question papers will make candidates familiar with the exam pattern, marking schemes, and the different types of questions asked in the board exams. While preparing for the West Bengal 12th exam, candidates must complete the WBCHSE syllabus 2026-27 class 12 first and then practice the sample papers provided by Careers360. Students can click on the above link to view and download WBCHSE's previous year's question papers for better learning and managing their time properly for exam preparation and for scoring better marks in the West Bengal 12th result.
The following tables mention the names of WB HS prescribed books with their author name for various WB HS subjects.
| Name of the Book | Name of the Author(s) |
|---|---|
Double Entry Bookkeeping & Analysis of Financial Statements | TS Grewal, HS Grewal, GS Grewal, Puneet Grewal |
Modern Concept of Accountancy | Ruchira Roy |
Adhunik Lekhshastra | H L Jaiswal |
Name of the Book | Name of the Author(s) |
|---|---|
Ucchamadhyamik Core Jeebbidya | Dr. AK Chattopadhyay Dr. M Ghoshal Dr. C Chakraborty Dr. TK Sharma Dr SK Roy Chowdhury |
Ucchamadhyamik Jeebbidya | Dr. Tapas Dev Dr Dulal Ch Santra |
Higher Secondary Biology | Dr. Ardhendu Sekher nandi Dr Trilochan Midya Dr Dulal Chandra Santra |
Name of the Book | Name of the Author(s) |
|---|---|
Ucchamadhyamik karbar Samiksha | Javdev Sarkel, Madanmohan Karmakar |
Karbar Samikhya | Bhadra, Satpati, Mukherjee |
Contemporary Business Studies | Chattaranjan Sarkar |
H S Byanshayik Adhyayan | V K Shaw |
Modern Concept of Business Studies | H L Jaiswal |
Name of the Book | Name of the Author(s) |
|---|---|
Basic Chemistry for Class 12 | N Ojha, S Chowdhury, B Vaijayanti |
New Systematic Modern Chemistry | KL Chugh |
Ucchamadhyamik Rashayan | Dr. Dinabandhu Kundu, Sushanta Kumar Maiti |
| Name of the Book | Name of the Author(s) |
|---|---|
Computer Science | Rajiv Mathur |
HS Computer Science | P Mondal, M Banerjee, S Dutta |
| Name of the Book | Name of the Author(s) |
|---|---|
Ucchamadhyamik Arthaneeti | Haradhan Ghosh, Soumikkanti Ghosh |
Arthaneeti Ruprekha | Ajoy Kr Nandi |
Ucchamadhyamik Arthaneeti | Jaydeb Sarkhel |
H S Economics | Jaydeb Sarkhel |
H S Economics | Dr. Sebak k Jana, Dr. Asim k karmakar |
Adhunik Arthashastra | Kailash Chhetri |
Abhinabh Arthashastra | Ashok Kr. Pandey |
| Name of the Book | Name of the Author(s) |
|---|---|
Higher Secondary School, Mathematics | RS Agarwal |
Name of the Book | Name of the Author(s) |
|---|---|
Ucchamadhyamik Samajtatter Ruprekha | Anadikumar Mahapatra |
Ucchamadhyamik Samajtatter | Arunanshu Pradhan |
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Dear Student,
For the West Bengal Class 12 Semester 3 previous-year question papers for the Arts stream, Careers360 provides subject-wise papers, including English, History, Geography, Political Science, and other subjects. The papers are available in English and can be used for practice and revision.
Dear Student,
The WBCHSE does not currently provide a separate Semester 3 model question paper for students, and Careers360 does not have one either. However, you can use the previous-year Semester 3 question papers available on Careers360 for practice and to understand the exam pattern and question types.
Hello Ayush,
For the WBCHSE Class 12 Semester 3 Computer Science Question Paper 2025, you can access the Careers360 resource below. The Semester 3 exams were conducted in September 2025, and the Computer Science paper is available for download.
Dear Student,
Please refer to the link provided below for the third semester question paper:
https://school.careers360.com/boards/wbchse/west-bengal-hs-3rd-sem-question-paper-2025-26
If you need any other resource, do let us know.
Hello,
To download the WB HS 3rd sem Hindi question paper PDF, refer to the article link given below.
https://school.careers360.com/boards/wbchse/west-bengal-hs-3rd-sem-question-paper-2025-26
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