West Bengal WBBSE announces Class 10th date sheet for 2026 Madhyamik exams
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has announced the Class 10 exam datesheets for the 2026 exams. The West Bengal Board Class 10 Madhyamik exams in 2026 will be held between February 2 to February 12, 2026.
The WB 2026 Madhyamik exams will begin with the first languages paper on February 2, followed by second languages exam on February 3. The Class 10 WB Madhyamik exam will end with optional elective subjects on February 12.
The examination will be held in only one paper on each day from 10:45 am to 2 pm. The first 15 minutes have been allotted to read the question paper.
WBBSE Madhyamik 2026 Exams
The dates of physical education and social service and work education will be announced later, the board said.
The first language papers consists of Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Modern Tibetan, Nepali, Odia, Gurumukhi (Punjabi), Telugu, Tamil, Urdu and Santali. The second languages paper consists of English (if any language other than English is offered as First Language) and Bengali or Nepali (if English is the First Language).
Examination in music vocal and music instrumental will be of two hours fifteen minutes duration for theoretical portion. The venue, date and time of the practical examination in these subjects will be announced later. The WB Madhyamik 2026 practical exams will be held at Kolkata only.
Examination on computer application will be of two hours 45 minutes duration on theoretical examination. Practical examination will be taken by individual schools.
The examination on vocational subjects will be of one hour 45 minutes duration on theoretical examination and practical examination on these subjects will be taken by the Sector Skill Council or individual schools.
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