Download the 2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper 2026 PDF free, along with the 2025 and 2024 papers. The 2026 paper is for 40 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, 18 questions, without answers. Papers are set at district or college level, so the questions differ from place to place.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Karnataka 2nd PUC Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2026 English | View PDF |
| 2025 | Karnataka 2nd PUC Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2025 English | View PDF |
| 2024 | Karnataka 2nd PUC Quarterly Exam Question Paper 2024 English | View PDF |
2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper 2026 – Quick Facts
| Board | Karnataka (Department of School Education – Pre-University) |
| Class | Class 12 |
| Exam | Quarterly exam – in the first term (August–September) |
| Subject | English |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024 |
| Marks and time | 40 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper 2026 – Read Online
2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper 2026 – Paper Pattern
How the 2026 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| I | MCQs and match the following | 4 × 1 = 4 |
| I (grammar) | Passive voice, expressions, and matching pronouns to nouns | 3 + 2 + 3 = 8 |
| II | Answer any 3 of 4 in two or three sentences | 3 × 2 = 6 |
| III | Answer any 2 of 3 in about 60 words | 2 × 3 = 6 |
| IV | Answer any 1 of 2 in about 100 words | 1 × 4 = 4 |
| V | Unseen passage on Saki with questions | 5 × 1 = 5 |
| VI | Rewrite as directed (articles, prepositions, tag, etc.) | 7 × 1 = 7 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026 Paper
- Romeo and Juliet (extract)
- Too Dear
- On Children (Kahlil Gibran)
- A Sunny Morning
- Earth Democracy (Vandana Shiva)
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026 Paper
- One-mark questions attempted more than once get zero, as the instructions say.
- Follow the prescribed word limits (about 60 and 100 words).
- Write the correct question number and rewrite the MCQ answer.
- Solve the 2026 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
More English Papers and Study Material
Practise more Class 12 English papers, or plan your revision with the blueprint.
2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the 2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper 2026 available?
Yes. The 2026 paper is the first one in the table above, with the 2025 and 2024 papers.
Does the 2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper have answers?
No, it has only the questions. Check your answers with your textbook and the study material linked above.
Which medium is the 2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper in?
The 2026 paper is in English.
How many marks is the 2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper?
The 2026 paper is for 40 marks, 1 hour 30 minutes, 18 questions – I: 4 × 1 = 4; I (grammar): 3 + 2 + 3 = 8; II: 3 × 2 = 6; III: 2 × 3 = 6; IV: 1 × 4 = 4.
Which chapters come in the 2nd PUC English Quarterly exam?
In the 2026 paper: Romeo and Juliet; Too Dear; On Children; A Sunny Morning; Earth Democracy.
Is the 2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper the same for every school?
Papers are set at district or college level, so the questions differ from place to place.
Where can I download the 2nd PUC English Quarterly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.