CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Compartment Set 4 - (349/7) Question Paper 2026 is available for download here. CBSE conducted the Class 12 Shorthand English Compartment (supplementary) examination on July 28, 2026, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. The Shorthand English paper is of 60 marks and the time allowed is 3 hours. This paper carries the Q.P. code 349/7 and is of Set 4. The question paper was handed out at 10:15 AM, and the first 15 minutes were given for reading it.
The paper has 24 questions in two sections, and a candidate has to answer 17 of them in the 3 hours given. Section A (Q1 - Q6, 30 marks) has objective type questions with no negative marking, and Section B (Q7 - Q24, 30 marks) has subjective type questions: 11 of the 18 questions have to be attempted. Questions of a section should be attempted in the correct order.
CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Compartment Set 4 - (349/7) Question Paper 2026 PDF
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CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Compartment 2026 Set 4 - (349/7) Exam Pattern and Marking Scheme
| Section | Questions | Question Type | Attempt | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Q1 | Objective type: Employability Skills | Any 4 of 6 (1 mark each) | 4 |
| A | Q2 | Objective type | Any 5 of 7 (1 mark each) | 5 |
| A | Q3 | Objective type | Any 6 of 7 (1 mark each) | 6 |
| A | Q4 - Q6 | Objective type | Any 5 of 6 in each question (1 mark each) | 15 |
| B | Q7 - Q11 | Employability Skills, 20 - 30 words each | Any 3 of 5 (2 marks each) | 6 |
| B | Q12 - Q16 | Subject questions, 20 - 30 words each | Any 3 of 5 (2 marks each) | 6 |
| B | Q17 - Q19 | Subject questions, 30 - 50 words each | Any 2 of 3 (3 marks each) | 6 |
| B | Q20 - Q24 | Subject questions, 50 - 80 words each | Any 3 of 5 (4 marks each) | 12 |
| Total | 24 questions | 17 questions to be answered | 60 |
CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Compartment 2026 Set 4 - (349/7) Question Paper FAQs
Ques. How many questions are there in the CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Compartment 2026 paper (Set 4 - 349/7)?
Ans. The paper has 24 questions (6 in Section A and 18 in Section B). A candidate has to answer 17 of them.
Ques. How are the marks divided in the Shorthand English Compartment 2026 paper?
Ans. Section A (objective type) carries 30 marks and Section B (subjective type) carries 30 marks, for a total of 60 marks.
Ques. Is there negative marking?
Ans. No. There is no negative marking in the objective type questions of Section A.
Ques. What are the word limits for the answers in Section B?
Ans. Q7 - Q11 (Employability Skills) and Q12 - Q16 are to be answered in 20 - 30 words each, Q17 - Q19 in 30 - 50 words each and Q20 - Q24 in 50 - 80 words each.
Ques. How much time is given for the CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Compartment 2026 paper?
Ans. The paper is of 3 hours (10:30 AM to 1:30 PM). The question paper is distributed at 10:15 AM and candidates get 15 minutes to read it before they start writing.
Ques. When was the CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Compartment 2026 exam held?
Ans. The Class 12 compartment (supplementary) paper of Shorthand English was held on July 28, 2026.
Ques. Where can I get the official CBSE Class 12 Shorthand English Compartment question paper?
Ans. The official question papers are published on the CBSE website, cbse.gov.in. You can also download the official PDF from the table above.
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