West Bengal Higher Secondary students will receive 10 bonus marks on their February 19, 2026 , Mathematics Semester 4 exam. The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) announced the decision after an expert committee identified out-of-syllabus questions.
Bonus Marks Explained
Following the examination, students and parents raised concerns about questions not aligning with the prescribed syllabus. A review by the WBCHSE’s expert committee confirmed these concerns. Three questions were found to be outside the official curriculum, collectively worth 10 marks.
The specific questions and their mark allocations are:
| Question Part | Marks Allocated |
|---|---|
| Question 2B | 2 Marks |
| Question 11B | 4 Marks |
| Question 11C | 4 Marks |
Awarding of Marks
According to the WBCHSE president, students will receive full marks for these questions. This applies even if their answers were incorrect or incomplete. The condition for receiving these bonus marks is that students must have attempted the identified out-of-syllabus questions.
This measure ensures fairness for students who encountered these unexpected questions during their Semester 4 Mathematics examination. The board’s swift action addresses student concerns and aims to maintain the integrity of the examination process.
Students are advised to check their official results for confirmation of the awarded marks. Further details or clarifications can be obtained from the WBCHSE website.