Archive · 29 Jul 2025
WBBSE Sets 15 as Minimum Age for 2027 Madhyamik Exam
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has set a minimum age of 15 for students taking the Madhyamik exams in 2027, which is like the 10th-grade board exam.
This means students need to be born on or before October 31, 2012, to take the test.
This rule follows previous guidelines from the government to make sure everyone is around the same age and level.
The exam dates for 2026 are already set for February 2-12, 2026.
Also, schools are asked to provide information about what language students are taught in and what language they choose to study first.
WBBSE mandates a minimum age of 15 for Madhyamik Pariksha 2027.
Students must be born on or before October 31, 2012, to be eligible.
The directive aligns with previous government age regulations.
WB Madhyamik 2026 exams are scheduled from February 2-12, 2026.
Schools must submit student details regarding instruction medium and first language.
- Who
- West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE)
- What
- WBBSE has set a minimum age of 15 for students appearing in the Madhyamik Pariksha 2027.
- When
- The minimum age requirement applies to the Madhyamik Pariksha 2027, and the WB Madhyamik 2026 exams are scheduled from February 2 to February 12, 2026.
- Where
- West Bengal
- Why
- To ensure a uniform academic and maturity level among board examinees.
- Minimum Age for Madhyamik 2027
- 15 years old
- Eligible Birth Date
- On or before October 31, 2012
- Madhyamik 2026 Exam Dates
- February 2-12, 2026
- Regulatory Body
- WBBSE