WBCHSE Exams 2026 to Begin on 12 February; 55.6% Girls to Appear
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• Updated on 10 Feb, 2026, 10:28 PM, by Disha Yadav
West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) will conduct the Class 12 board examinations from 12 to 27 February 2026. Around 7.1 lakh candidates, including 55.6% girls, are registered. The board has issued strict exam day guidelines including security protocols and reporting times.
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has scheduled the Higher Secondary (HS) examinations 2026 to commence from 12 February 2026 and run until 27 February 2026. A total of approximately 7.1 lakh students are set to take the exams, with female candidates comprising 55.6% of the total number of examinees this year.
WB HS 2026 Exam Dates and Participation
The WBCHSE will oversee the West Bengal Class 12 board exams across the state over 16 days starting 12 February 2026. Examinations will be conducted in pen-and-paper mode at designated centres. Around 395,079 girls (55.6%) and 315,732 boys (44.4%) have registered, marking higher female participation across districts. Students will sit for exams under three systems simultaneously, covering Semester IV, Semester III supplementary and the old annual HS structure. The exams will be administered in numerous venues throughout West Bengal.
Key WBCHSE Exam Day Guidelines
The board has emphasised strict compliance with exam day protocols to ensure fairness and discipline. Candidates must adhere to the following instructions:
- Reporting Time: Students must reach the centre well before the scheduled start of the exam and follow the reporting deadlines outlined by WBCHSE.
- Security Checks: Mandatory CCTV surveillance has been introduced at all examination centres to improve monitoring.
- Frisking Protocols: Examinees will undergo frisking with metal detectors at entry points under the supervision of exam staff.
Exam halls will be opened one hour before the scheduled examination time. Depending on circumstances, late entry may be allowed within specified cut-off times, but no additional time will be granted for late arrivals.
WBCHSE Exam Safety and Conduct Measures
In addition to security screenings, the council has stressed that candidates must strictly follow behavioural norms. Prohibited items, including mobile phones and electronic gadgets, are not permitted inside exam venues. Any breach of conduct may result in disciplinary action as per WBCHSE rules. Students appearing for the WB HS 2026 examinations are advised to check their schedules, arrive early on exam days and adhere to all the guidelines issued by the board to avoid inconvenience.
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