WBCHSE conducted class 12 on February 12 with over 7.10 lakh candidates appearing for the exam on Day 1. Get complete details here.
WBCHSE Class 12 Boards Exam
The West Bengal class 12 board examinations began on February 12, 2026, and a staggering number of candidates (over 7.10 lakh) have taken the exams in three major categories in the state board. The examination is being conducted by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE). The WB Class 12 boards will conclude on February 27.
Number of Candidates Appearing for WBCHSE This Year
Out of 7,10,811 candidates, 6,35,864 candidates are appearing for the fourth semester examinations. Some 59,452 candidates are writing their third-semester supplementary tests. Additionally, 15,495 candidates have opted for the old syllabus system. Overall, 3,95,079 girls are appearing for the examinations this year.
WBCHSE Class 12 Exam Timings
To ensure that there is no chaos among the exam aspirants, the fourth-semester exams are being held between 10 am and noon. While, the third-semester supplementary is being held between 1 pm and 2:15 pm. Candidates who are appearing for the exam under the old syllabus system are writing their papers from 10 am to 1.15 pm.
WBCHSE Class 12 Exam Trivia
Commonly asked questions
Follow the steps below to score well in WBCHSE 12th board exams.
- Creating a Proper Study Plan.
- Know WB HS Exam Syllabus and Pattern
- Listing Out Important Topics
- Brush Up Your Handwriting Skills
- Compete with yourself
- Making Short Notes of Every Subjects
- Focus on Text Books
- Solving Previous Year Question Papers
WBCHSE Board exams are usually on the easier side of the spectrum but it totally depends on your preparation level and how the board is going to set the paper. It also depends on the checking. You have to prepare well in your board exams for scoring well.
It is advised that you complete the WBCHSE syllabus and know the exam pattern well. You must also solve the previous years' question papers for better preparation of the exam.
Almost every student must had this thought of passing the WB 12th board exams without studying, however, one should understand that WBCHSE board exams are a turning point for their future. While there is no shortcut to pass the WB 12th board exams without studying, students can follow the points listed below and try their best to pass WB 12th board exams.
- Use Mind Maps And Visual Aids
- Compile All The Notes
- Practice Regular Summarisation
- Quiz Yourself
- Review Course Notes
- Use Online Resources
- Using A Tutor Or Study Group
- Use Mnemonics
- Stay Positive And Confident
- Prioritise Sleep and Nutritio
The conducting body has deployed around 7,000 invigilators from primary, upper primary, and secondary schools. It is because the teaching staff of the higher secondary schools is mainly focused on the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise of electoral rolls. To hold the semester III and IV examinations statewide, around 2,100 centres (higher secondary schools) are taken into consideration as test centres. Candidates will find CCTV cameras on all the entrance gates, and over 100 venues have been allocated for conducting the Class 12 board exams in the state of West Bengal. All these zones are marked as “sensitive” areas which will be under strict surveillance.
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