WB HS 2026, semester 4, 3 supplementary exams' complete datesheets out; WBCHSE issues guidelines

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has issued the exam timetable and guidelines for the West Bengal semester 4, semester 3 supplementary and Higher Secondary examinations under the old system to be held in February 2026. The council said the document aims to streamline pre-exam and exam-day procedures for schools, examination personnel and students.

According to the council, the WB Class 12 semester 4 , semester 3 supplementary exam and higher secondary exam will be conducted from February 12 to February 27, 2026. The admit cards for the semester 4 and semester 3 supplementary exam 2026 will be available online for download by heads of institutions.

Admit cards for the higher secondary examination under the old system will be distributed offline on January 28, 2026. Students will have to carry valid admit cards, registration certificates and writing materials in transparent pouches. Borrowing items inside the hall will not be allowed.

As per official guidelines, electronic devices, written material, bags, smart watches and similar prohibited items cannot be brought inside examination venues. “Only the examinees of Higher Secondary Examination, 2026 under Old System may bring and use the calculator (enabling normal calculations with trigonometric, exponential & logarithmic functions) in the examination hall,” the guidelines said.

WB HS 2026 semester exam time table

The West Bengal Class 12 semester 4, semester 3 supplementary exams will follow the same subject-wise dates but different timings. West Bengal semester 4 exams will be held from 10 am to noon, with Vocational, Visual Arts and Music from 10 am to 11:15 am. Semester 3 supplementary exams will be conducted from 1 pm to 2:15 pm, and these specific subjects from 1 pm to 1:45 pm.

The Higher Secondary exam will be held from 10 am to 1:15 pm, while Health and Physical Education, Visual Arts and Music will be conducted from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. The West Bengal semester 4, semester 3 supplementary exams 2026 time table is given in the table below.

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Unfair means policy for West Bengal HS 2026 exams

WBCHSE has outlined procedures to be followed if candidates are found using unfair means during the WB HS 2026 exams. The council has specified actions for cases involving prohibited items, misconduct, or malpractice.

Students may face cancellation of examinations, confiscation of admit cards, and appearance before the Malpractice and Misconduct Enquiry Committee (MMEC). Institutions may also face penalties if their students are involved in such activities.

“RA” (Reported Against) should be marked in DWAAR and ASR immediately when a candidate is caught using unfair means; OMR sheets should be packed as per procedure. Carrying prohibited electronic devices or assaulting examination personnel will lead to cancellation of all examinations and enrolment; admit cards must be seized and sent to the council.

The guidelines state that the venue supervisor, centre secretary and centre-in-charge should inform the deputy secretary (Examination) through email without delay. Schools should inform students about these rules; candidates involved in violations will be called before the MMEC, and institutions may be penalised.

• An examinee will be reported against if he or she:
• Possesses prohibited electronic gadgets.
• Misbehaves with or assaults examination staff.
• Damages examination venue property.
• Possesses books, notes or loose pages.
• Fights or quarrels with other candidates.
• Helps or receives help in answering questions.
• Engages an impersonator.
• Offers illegal inducements to staff.
• Carries question papers, answer scripts or OMR sheets outside the hall.
• Writes improper words or sentences on the script or OMR.
• Has mismatched loose sheets compared to the main answer script records.