WBCHSE HS Class 12 Semester 3 Exams Begin; Check Revised Schedule & Important Guidelines
WBCHSE HS Class 12 Semester 3 exams officially commenced on September 21, 2026. Check the complete revised schedule, exam timings, subject-wise dates, and important guidelines for students.
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, WBCHSE has officially commenced the Higher Secondary Class 12 Semester III Board Exam for the 2027 batch today, September 21, 2026. This marks a major milestone as WBCHSE conducts its first-ever semester-system board examination for Class 12. The exams will run until October 14, 2026, following a partial revision of the original schedule due to upcoming by-elections and festival dates. Check out the details below for clear and important insights.
WBCHSE Semester III Key Exam Highlights
| Particulars | Details |
| Exam Conducting Body | West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) |
| Exam Name | Higher Secondary (Class 12) Semester III Examination 2027 |
| Exam Duration / Dates | September 21 to October 14, 2026 |
| Primary Exam Shift | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM (1 Hour 30 Minutes) |
| Special Paper Shift | • Music & Visual Arts: 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon • Vocational Subjects: 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM |
| Official Website | wbchse.wb.gov.in |
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Revised WB HS Semester III Exam Dates 2027
Students can check below the revised exam dates.
| Date | Day | Time and Duration | Subjects |
| 21.09.2026 | Monday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | Bengali (A), English (A), Hindi (A), Nepali (A), Urdu, Santhali, Odia, Telugu, Punjabi |
| 24.09.2026 | Thursday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | English (B), Bengali (B), Hindi (B), Nepali (B), Alternative English |
| 25.09.2026 | Friday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | Economics, Anthropology, Science of Well Being, Applied Artificial Intelligence |
| 28.09.2026 | Monday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | Physics, Nutrition, Education, Accountancy |
| 29.09.2026 | Tuesday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | Computer Science, Modern Computer Application, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science |
| 30.09.2026 | Wednesday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | Health & Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts, Statistics, Psychology, Commercial Law and Preliminaries of Auditing, History |
| 01.10.2026 | Thursday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | Chemistry, Geography, Human Development and Resource Management, Business Studies |
| 03.10.2026 | Saturday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | Philosophy |
| 12.10.2026 | Monday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | Mathematics, Business Mathematics and Business Statistics, Basic Mathematics for Social Sciences, Agriculture (AGRI), Journalism and Mass Communication, Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic |
| 13.10.2026 | Tuesday | 1st Half 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Sociology, Artificial Intelligence and Data Science, Fisheries and Aquaculture |
| 2nd Half2:00 pm to 3.00 pm (01 hour) | Health Care, Automobile, Organised Retailing, Security, IT and ITES, Electronics, Tourism & Hospitality, Plumbing, Construction, Apparel, Beauty and Wellness, Agriculture (AGLV), Power, Banking Financial Service and Insurance, Food Processing, Telecom All Vocational Subjects | ||
| 14.10.2026 | Wednesday | 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (01 hour 30 minutes) | Biological Science, Political Science, Costing and Taxation |
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Key Exam Guidelines & Instructions for Students
- Mandatory Documents: Students must carry their original WB HS Semester III Admit Card along with their official School Identity Card for entry into the exam hall.
- Reporting Time: Candidates are advised to arrive at the allotted exam center at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the exam.
- OMR Sheet Evaluation: The Semester III examination consists of Multiple Choice Questions, which candidates must mark on the provided OMR answer sheets using black or blue ballpoint pens.
- Strict Ban on Electronic Devices: Mobile phones, smartwatches, calculators, Bluetooth devices, or any electronic gadgets are strictly prohibited inside the center.
- Enhanced Security & Supervision: WBCHSE has deployed two invigilators per exam room maintaining a 1:20 invigilator-to-student ratio, alongside designated Council Nominees at every exam center to ensure smooth and fair administration.
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