West Bengal Class 12 Board Exams 2027: Exam Dates Out, Check Here!

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is conducting the 2027 Class 12 Board Examinations under its new semester framework. The Semester 3 offline exams began on September 21, 2026, and will run through October 14, 2026, across designated centers. The Semester 4 theory exams are slated for February 2027. 

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Assessments for practical and project work are scheduled between January 22, 2027, and February 13, 2027. In line with the WBCHSE Annual Working Plan 2026–27, the Council will publish admit cards for the Semester 3 and Semester 4 Supplementary exams on its online portal on January 13, 2027. Schools will download these admit cards directly to hand out to students. Final results for the 2027 Class 12 exams are expected in May 2027.

West Bengal Class 12 Exam Dates 2027

Event Date
Semester III theory exams September 21, 2026 to October 14, 2026 (ongoing)
Semester III result By the second week of November 2026 (expected)
Semester IV admit card release January 13, 2027
Project and practical exams January 22, 2027 to February 13, 2027
Semester IV theory exams February 2027 (expected)
Semester IV (final) result May 2027 (expected)
Compartment exams June 2027 (expected)

WB HS Semester 3 Routine 2027: Remaining Papers

The Semester 3 routine was revised twice. On September 10, WBCHSE moved the papers scheduled for October 5, 6 and 7, 2026 to October 12, 13 and 14, 2026, because of the by-elections in the Rejinagar and Nandigram assembly constituencies. A later revision moved all vocational subject papers from September 22 to October 13, 2026, in the second sitting (2:00 pm to 3:00 pm), because of the Karam Puja holiday.

West Bengal HS 3rd Semester Routine 2027 (Upcoming Papers)

Date Timing Subjects
October 3, 2026 11 am to 12:30 pm Philosophy
October 12, 2026 11 am to 12:30 pm Mathematics, Business Mathematics and Business Statistics, Basic Mathematics for Social Sciences, Agriculture (AGRI), Journalism and Mass Communication, Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic
October 13, 2026 11 am to 12:30 pm Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture
October 13, 2026 2 pm to 3 pm All vocational subjects (Health Care, Automobile, Organised Retailing, Security, IT and ITES, Electronics, Tourism & Hospitality, Plumbing, Construction, Apparel, Beauty and Wellness, Agriculture (AGLV), Power, Banking, Financial Services and Insurance, Food Processing, Telecom)
October 14, 2026 11 am to 12:30 pm Biological Science, Political Science, Costing and Taxation

Eligibility Criteria for West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027

Only students enrolled in a WBCHSE-affiliated institution can take the WB HS exam. Attendance and dues are checked before the examination form is accepted.

WB HS Exam 2027 Eligibility Requirements

Criterion Requirement
Enrolment Studying in Class 12 at a WBCHSE-affiliated institution after passing Class 11
Attendance Minimum 70% attendance in Class 11 and Class 12, counted separately
Dues All dues for the current academic year cleared
Examination form Filled form, documents and exam fee submitted and accepted by the Council

WB HS Exam 2027 Registration Process

Registration for the West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027 is done online through schools. Students do not apply to the Council directly.

Step 1 – Collect the West Bengal Class 12 examination form from your school.

Step 2 – Fill in your details carefully and attach the documents your school asks for.

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Step 3 – Pay the examination fee at the school and submit the form before the school’s deadline.

Step 4 – The school forwards all forms to WBCHSE for processing. Notices and routines are published on the WBCHSE portal.

Also Read – CBSE Class 12 Exam Dates 2027

West Bengal Class 12 Exam Pattern 2027

Each subject is examined across two semesters in Class 12: Semester 3 has MCQs answered on an OMR sheet, and Semester 4 has short-answer and descriptive questions. Below mentioned is the semester-wise structure.

WB HS Exam Pattern 2027 Semester-wise Structure

Semester Question Type Answer Mode Marks per Subject
Semester 3 Multiple-choice questions, 1 mark each OMR sheet, machine-evaluated 35 or 40, depending on subject
Semester 4 Short answer and descriptive questions Written answers 35 or 40, depending on subject

West Bengal Class 12 Theory and Practical Marks Distribution

Subject Group Theory Project/Practical Total
Languages, Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics, Mathematics, History, Political Science, Philosophy, Education, Sociology and similar subjects 80 20 (Project) 100
Physics, Chemistry, Biological Science, Computer Science, Modern Computer Application, Geography, Nutrition, Psychology, Statistics 70 30 (Practical) 100
Music 45 55 (Practical) 100
Health and Physical Education 40 60 (Practical) 100
Urdu 100 Nil 100

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WB HS Admit Card 2027

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The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) will issue the Class 12 Board Exam 2027 admit cards on its official portal. Admit cards for the Semester 3 and Semester 4 Supplementary examinations are scheduled for release on January 13, 2027.

Students cannot download admit cards directly from the portal. Schools will download the admit cards and distribute them to students.

Important Student Instructions:

1. Collect your card: Pick up your admit card from your school as soon as it is issued.

2. Verify principal’s signature: Ensure your admit card is signed by the school principal before the exams begin.

3. Bring required IDs: Carry both your official admit card and school ID card to every examination session.

4. Verify details: Double-check all personal and examination information immediately. Report any discrepancies or errors to your school authorities right away

The admit card shows the student’s name, roll number, registration details, school name, subjects, exam centre and exam dates.

Documents Required and Exam Day Rules

WBCHSE has tightened invigilation measures for the 2027 board examinations. Below are the key rules announced for Semester 3; students should expect similar guidelines to apply for Semester 4. 

Candidates are required to bring a valid WB HS admit card along with their school identity card to every examination session.

Exam day rules:

1. Reach the exam centre at least 30 minutes before the reporting time.

2. Only a pen and pencil are allowed inside the exam hall.

3. Mobile phones, calculators and other electronic gadgets are banned. Anyone caught with a gadget will have their examination and enrollment cancelled.

4. Sealed question papers are opened in front of the students.

5. Question papers are available in Bengali, English, and Hindi.

6. Each room has at least two invigilators, with one invigilator for every 20 students. CCTV cameras cover the main gates.

WB HS Passing Marks and Grading System 2027

Candidates are required to obtain a minimum of 30% marks in every subject to achieve a passing grade. The 30% passing threshold must be met independently in the theory paper as well as the practical or project work.

West Bengal Class 12 Grading System

Marks Range Grade Remarks
80 to 100 A+ Excellent
60 to 79 A Very Good
45 to 59 B Good
30 to 44 C Satisfactory
Below 30 D Disqualified

How to Check West Bengal Class 12 Result 2027

The Semester III result is expected by the second week of November 2026 and the final result is expected in May 2027. Below mentioned are the ways to check West Bengal Class 12 result 2027.

West Bengal Class 12 Result 2027 Online:

Step 1 – Visit result.wb.gov.in, wbchse.wb.gov.in or wbresults.nic.in.

Step 2 – Click the link for the West Bengal Higher Secondary Examination Results 2027.

Step 3 – Enter your roll number and other details, then click Submit.

Step 4 – Download and save the result shown on screen.

West Bengal Class 12 Result 2027 Via SMS:

1. Type WB12 <space> Roll Number and send it to 58888 or 56756750.

West Bengal Class 12 Result 2027 via DigiLocker:

Step 1 – Open the DigiLocker app or visit digilocker.gov.in, and log in with your registered mobile number.

Step 2 – Go to the ‘Education or Issued Documents’ section and select the West Bengal Higher Secondary result.

Step 3 – Enter your roll number and other details.

Step 4 – Download and save the digital marksheet.

The online result is provisional. Students must collect the original marksheet from their school.

West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027 – FAQs

When will the West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027 Semester 4 exams be held?

The West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027 Semester 4 exams are expected to be conducted in March 2027. WBCHSE has not yet announced the exact subject-wise dates.

When will the West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027 practical exams be held?

For the West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027, the project and practical examinations are scheduled from January 22 to February 13, 2027.

When will the West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027 Semester 3 result be released?

The Semester 3 result for the West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027 is expected to be released in the second week of November 2026.

What is the exam pattern for the West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027?

The West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027 follows a semester-based system. Semester 3 examinations consist of multiple-choice questions, with students recording their answers on OMR sheets.

What are the passing marks for the West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027?

For the West Bengal Class 12 Board Exam 2027, students need to secure at least 30% marks in each mandatory subject, with theory and project or practical components considered separately.

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