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West Bengal Class 12 Semester 3 Board Exams 2027: Schedule and Examination Rules

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Exam Schedule and Timing

  • The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has set the examination window from September 21, 2027 to October 14, 2027.
  • Most subjects are scheduled from 11 am to 12:30 pm at designated centres.
  • Papers for Music and Visual Arts will be held from 11 am to 12 pm as per the council’s notice dated September 19.
  • Vocational subjects on October 13 will be conducted in the second half, 2 pm to 3 pm.

Examination Procedures and Security Measures

  • Students may bring only a pen and pencil; mobile phones, calculators and other electronic gadgets are prohibited.
  • The council states that possession of any prohibited gadget can lead to cancellation of the candidate’s examination and enrolment.
  • CCTV cameras will monitor main gates and interior examination rooms.
  • Each room will have at least two invigilators, with an invigilator-to-student ratio of 1:20.
  • A help desk and control room are operational throughout the period, and admit cards have been distributed via an online portal and 56 camps across West Bengal.

Data and Statistics

  • The timetable lists subjects across language, science, commerce, arts and vocational streams, with specific dates for each (e.g., Bengali, English, Hindi on September 21; Physics, Nutrition on September 28; Chemistry, Geography on October 1; Philosophy on October 3; Mathematics and related subjects on October 12).
  • The vocational session on October 13 includes a morning block (11 am–12:30 pm) and an afternoon block (2 pm–3 pm).

Official Statements & Responses

  • WBCHSE has urged students and parents to ignore rumours and follow official updates released on its website.
  • The council emphasizes “strict checking” at examination centres and reiterates that violations of the gadget policy will result in cancellation of the exam and enrolment.

Conflicting Reports & Gaps

  • The Indian Express article cites the exam window as ending on October 14, 2026, whereas NDTV, IndiaTimes and the council’s notice consistently reference 2027. No clarification is provided in the available sources regarding this date discrepancy.