Overview

• An October 3 official notification from WBCHSE finalizes the Class 12 Semester 4 paper design under the new four‑semester system.
• For each unit, papers will offer 2x choices where x is the number of questions to be attempted, with alternatives drawn from the same unit.
• The Council says the rule applies to almost all subjects, with limited exceptions and scope for extra options in unseen language items such as essays or emails.
• The notice provides subject‑wise patterns and a sample topic-wise layout, stating this general formula overrides any earlier patterns.
• Semester 4 examinations are scheduled for February 12–27, 2026, setting a clear framework for schools and students to prepare.