Yes, there have been changes in the WBCHSE Class 12 English syllabus for the 2025 academic year. These revisions aim to improve the learning experience and bring the syllabus in line with updated educational standards. For instance, in English B (Semester 3), the prose piece "A Room of One’s Own: Section on Shakespeare’s Sister" by Virginia Woolf has been replaced with "The Bet" by Anton Chekhov. Similarly, in English A (Semester 3), "Debut on Stage" has been replaced with "India through a Traveller’s Eyes" by Pearl S. Buck. Additionally, changes include the substitution of "The Lamb to the Slaughter" with "A Clean, Well-Lighted Place" by Ernest Hemingway in English A (Semester 4). There are also updates in the writing section, including "Substance Writing" and "Critical Appreciation," which replace the previous essay writing format. It’s recommended that students refer to the updated syllabus on the official WBCHSE website to stay informed.

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ey Changes in Class 12 English Syllabus

English A (First Language)

• Semester 3:

  • “Debut on Stage” has been replaced with “India Through a Traveller’s Eyes” by Pearl S. Buck.

• Semester 4:

  • “Lamb to the Slaughter” has been replaced with “A Clean Well-Lighted Place” by Ernest Hemingway.

• Writing Section:

  • Essay writing has been replaced with substance writing and critical appreciation to enhance analytical and evaluative skills.

English B (Second Language)

• Semester 3:

  • “Three Questions” has been replaced with “The Monkey’s Paw” by W.W. Jacobs.

  • “Lotus” has been replaced with “The Tree of Life” by Toru Dutt.