Download the Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 PDF free, along with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers. The 2026-27 paper is for 70 marks, 3 hours, 33 questions, without answers. Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
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| Year | Paper | Download |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Class 11 Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 Chemistry | View PDF |
| 2025 | Class 11 Half Yearly Question Paper 2025-26 Chemistry | View PDF |
| 2024 | Class 11 Question Paper 2024-25 Chemistry (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
| 2023 | Class 11 Question Paper 2023-24 Chemistry (Half Yearly) | View PDF |
Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Quick Facts
| Board | CBSE, KVS and state boards that follow NCERT |
| Class | Class 11 |
| Exam | Half yearly (SA 1 / Term 1 / ardhvaarshik) exam – September–October (some states in December) |
| Subject | Chemistry |
| Papers on this page | 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023 |
| Marks and time | 70 marks, 3 hours |
| Answers | Not included |
| Medium | English |
Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Read Online
Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly Question Paper 2026-27 – Paper Pattern
How the 2026-27 paper is set (read from the paper itself):
| Section | What is asked | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Section A | 16 MCQs, including 4 assertion-reason questions | 16 × 1 = 16 |
| Section B | Very short answer questions | 5 × 2 = 10 |
| Section C | Short answer questions | 7 × 3 = 21 |
| Section D | Case-based questions | 2 × 4 = 8 |
| Section E | Long answer questions | 3 × 5 = 15 |
Chapters Asked in the 2026-27 Paper
- Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry (molarity, laws of combination)
- Structure of Atom (quantum numbers, Hund's rule, uncertainty principle)
- Classification of Elements (electron gain enthalpy)
- Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure (dipole moment, hybridisation)
- Organic Chemistry basics (hyperconjugation, electrophiles, carbanions)
How to Score Well – Tips from the 2026-27 Paper
- All 33 questions are compulsory; internal choice is given in a few questions except in Section A.
- Calculators are not allowed, so practise mole and molarity numericals by hand.
- Section A ends with four assertion-reason questions (13 to 16).
- Solve the 2026-27 paper in one sitting with a timer, then the older papers, and revise the chapters where you lose marks.
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Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly Question Paper – FAQs
Is the Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly Question Paper 2026 available?
Yes. The 2026-27 paper is the first one in the table above, with the 2025, 2024 and 2023 papers.
Does the Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly 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 Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly Question Paper in?
The 2026-27 paper is in English.
How many marks is the Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly Question Paper?
The 2026-27 paper is for 70 marks, 3 hours, 33 questions – Section A: 16 × 1 = 16; Section B: 5 × 2 = 10; Section C: 7 × 3 = 21; Section D: 2 × 4 = 8; Section E: 3 × 5 = 15.
Which chapters come in the Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly exam?
In the 2026-27 paper: Some Basic Concepts of Chemistry; Structure of Atom; Classification of Elements; Chemical Bonding and Molecular Structure; Organic Chemistry basics.
Is the Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly Question Paper the same for every school?
Each school sets its own paper, so the questions differ, but the pattern and chapters are similar – these papers are good practice.
Where can I download the Class 11 Chemistry Half Yearly Question Paper PDF?
From the table on this page – every paper is a free PDF you can read online or download.