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WBCHSE Announces 2026 Exam Schedule and Rules
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has announced the schedule and rules for the Class 12 exams in 2026.
These exams include Semester 4, Semester 3 Supplementary, and Higher Secondary exams under the old system.
The exams will be held from February 12 to 27, 2026.
Admit cards for Semester 4 and Supplementary exams will be available online for school heads to download.
For the old system, admit cards will be given offline on January 28, 2026.
Students must bring their admit cards, registration certificates, and stationery in transparent pouches.
They cannot borrow anything during the exam.
The council has listed items that are not allowed, like electronic gadgets and bags.
Only students in the old system can use certain calculators.
The exams will be at specific times each day.
The council has also set rules to prevent cheating.
Students who break the rules may have their exams canceled and could be punished.
Some government-aided schools are asking for “caution money” from Madhyamik examinees to prevent vandalism.
This money will be used to compensate for any damage to furniture if students vandalize other institutions during their examinations in 2026.
Madhyamik exams will start on February 2, 2026.
WBCHSE announced the schedule for WB HS 2026 exams, including Semester 4, Semester 3 Supplementary, and Higher Secondary exams under the old system.
Exams will be held from February 12 to 27, 2026, with specific timings for each exam type.
Admit cards for Semester 4 and Supplementary exams will be available online for heads of institutions, while old system admit cards will be distributed offline on January 28, 2026.
Strict rules are in place regarding prohibited items, with only old system students allowed to use specific calculators.
Disciplinary measures include cancellation of exams, confiscation of admit cards, and appearance before the Malpractice and Misconduct Enquiry Committee for rule violations.
- Who
- West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) and government-aided schools
- What
- Announced exam schedule, guidelines, and measures to prevent vandalism for 2026
- Where
- West Bengal, India
- When
- Exams from February 12 to 27, 2026; Madhyamik exams start February 2, 2026
- Why
- To conduct Class 12 and Madhyamik examinations and prevent vandalism
Key facts
- Exam Period
- February 12 to 27, 2026
- Admit Card Availability (Semester 4 & Supplementary)
- Online for heads of institutions
- Admit Card Distribution (Old System)
- Offline on January 28, 2026
- Semester 4 Exam Timing
- 10 AM to Noon (Special subjects: 10 AM to 11.15 AM)
- Semester 3 Supplementary Exam Timing
- 1 PM to 2.15 PM (Special subjects: 1 PM to 1.45 PM)
- Old System Exam Timing
- 10 AM to 1.15 PM (Special subjects: 10 AM to Noon)
- Prohibited Items
- Electronic gadgets, written materials, bags, smartwatches
- Allowed for Old System
- Calculators with normal, trigonometric, exponential, and logarithmic functions
- Madhyamik Exam Start Date
- February 2, 2026
- Caution Money
- Charged by some schools to prevent vandalism
Timeline
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Quotes
Moniriul Islam
Headmaster of New Farakka High School
“"The school whose property was damaged by our students had sought ₹1.54 lakh reimbursement. The secondary education board has also said that henceforth, the schools where the offending students belong have to take the entire responsibility for such offences."”
telegraphindia.com
“"Therefore, we have decided to charge the caution money in consultation with guardians."”
telegraphindia.com
Mostafa Kamal
Headmaster of Sukia High School in Malda
“"Although students of our institution did not vandalise any property, we are still exercising caution because the board has asked the schools to be strict. In case of any aberration, we will charge caution money to pay for the reimbursement."”
telegraphindia.com
Board official
Secondary education board official
“"We have asked the schools to deal with instances of vandalism strictly. Or else such cases will grow unchecked."”
telegraphindia.com
Sources
How Many Holidays Will WB Schools Have in Academic Year 2026? WBBSE Releases List
Madhyamik examinees asked for deposit of 'caution money' by govt-aided schools - Telegraph India
TS SSC Timetable 2026: BSE Telangana Class 10 Schedule Out; Exam Starts On March 14
WB HS 2026: Semester 4 and Supplementary Exam Schedule and Guidelines Issued by WBCHSE
