West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released a well structured and literature-rich English Core (English-A) syllabus for the academic session 2025 – 2026. The objectives of the West Bengal Board Class 12 English Syllabus, 2025–2026 enable students to think critically, enhance their language skills, and give exposure to literature from different genres and different ages.
The two main semesters of the West Bengal Board Class 12 English Syllabus, 2025–2026, are Semester III and Semester IV. Each semester covers prose, poetry, grammar, reading comprehension, and drama, providing students with a comprehensive introduction to both modern and conventional writing. Below is a comprehensive overview of the syllabus's structure, unit breakdown, and marking scheme.
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West Bengal Board Class 12 English Syllabus Overview
Below given is the details of the syllabus:
Aspect | Details |
Education Board | West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) |
Class | 12th |
Subject | English - A (ENGA) |
Academic Year | 2025-26 |
Total Marks | 100 (40 + 40 Theory, 20 Project Work) |
Medium | English |
West Bengal Board Class 12 English Syllabus Marks Distribution
Here's a clear breakdown of the marks allocation for theory and project components, helping students plan their preparation efficiently:
Semester III | ||
Aspect | Marks | Hours |
Prose | 10 | 20 |
Verse | 10 | 20 |
Drama | 5 | 30 |
Textual Grammar | 5 | 10 |
Reading Comprehension (Unseen) | 10 | 20 |
Semester IV | ||
Prose | 9 | 10 |
Verse | 9 | 20 |
Drama | 5 | 20 |
Non Textual Grammar | 5 | 15 |
Writing Skill | 12 | 15 |
Project Work / Tutorial | 20 | |
Total | 100 | |
Semester-Wise Breakdown of the West Bengal Board Class 12 English Syllabus, 2025-26
The subject is structured into two semesters, each offering a deep dive into crucial components of business education. Students will also undertake a project, encouraging practical learning and research.
Semester III West Bengal Board Class 12 English Syllabus 2025-26
Unit | Content |
Unit 1: Prose | - War by Luigi Pirandello - Debut on Stage by Charles Chaplin - The Legends of Pensam by Mamang Dai |
Unit 2: Verse | - Ode to the West Wind by P. B. Shelley - My Grandmother's House by Kamala Das |
Unit 3: Drama | The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (Scenes I to IV) |
Unit 4: Textual Grammar | - Synthesis and Splitting of Sentences - Change of Narration - Error Correction |
Unit 5: Reading Comprehension | Unseen Passage-based comprehension practice |
English syllabus for West Bengal Board Class 12 in Semester IV, 2025–2026
The West Bengal Board Class 12 English syllabus for Semester IV (2025–26) still provides students with a rich literary experience by fusing modern and classic literature with useful language skills.
Unit | Content |
Unit 1: Prose | - Mr. Pirzada by Jhumpa Lahiri - The Lamb to the Slaughter by Roald Dahl |
Unit 2: Verse | - The Last Ride Together by Robert Browning - I Cannot Live with Thee by Emily Dickinson - This is a Photograph of Me by Margaret Atwood |
Unit 3: Drama | The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams (Scenes V to VII) |
Unit 4: Non-textual Grammar | - Synthesis and Splitting of Sentences - Change of Narration - Error Correction |
Unit 5: Writing Skill | - Essay Writing - Project Work / Tutorials - Internal Assessment: |
