The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has issued a clarification after concerns surfaced over a few questions in the Mathematics Semester IV Higher Secondary examination held on February 19, 2026.
The Council was notified soon after the examination that a few questions in the Mathematics paper were allegedly beyond the prescribed syllabus. Taking cognisance of the complaints raised, the matter was promptly reviewed in consultation with subject experts to verify the claims.
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According to an official press release dated February 19, the Council acknowledged that three questions: 2B, 11B and 11C, carrying 2, 4 and 4 marks respectively (a total of 10 marks) were reported to be out of syllabus. The matter was reviewed in consultation with subject experts, following which the Council confirmed that the questions were valid. However, in a move aimed at safeguarding students’ interests, it has been decided that all examinees who attempted those questions will be awarded full marks.
In the press release, the council stated, "It has come to the notice of the Council that 03 questions (2B, 11B & 11C carrying 2, 4 & 4 marks respectively, i.e. total 10 marks) of Mathematics of Semester-IV of H.S. Examinations 2026, held on 19/02/2026, were out of syllabus. The Council has consulted the respective subject experts regarding the matter and hereby confirms its authenticity. Accordingly, it has been concluded that the examinees who will attempt those question(s), will be awarded full marks for the same."
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"The Council has always given top most priority to the interest of the students. Even this time, we will keep close vigilance so that none of the examinees are deprived of their right", it stated.
