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The Hindu
10-05-2025
- General
- The Hindu
West Bengal district schools shine in State board exams, top ranks across categories
Several schools across West Bengal have emerged as beacons of academic excellence, with multiple students securing top ranks in the recently declared State board exam results for Class 10, Class 12, and High Madrasah examinations. The results, released by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE), West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE), and the West Bengal Board of Madrasah Education (WBBME) in the first week of May, have brought immense pride to these institutions. 'We are overjoyed with the results of the higher secondary examinations this year. We ensure that we monitor our students closely throughout the academic year, studying their strengths and weaknesses from a young age,' Bikash Chandra Ray, Principal of Arambagh High School in Hooghly, told The Hindu. The school made a remarkable showing with three students featuring in the State's top 10 ranks for the WBCHSE Class 12 exams, securing third, fifth, and tenth positions. Mr. Ray added that another student, who missed the tenth rank by just one mark, has applied for a review. Arambagh High School, with a total of 233 higher secondary examinees from a student body of around 2,800, recorded an impressive overall pass percentage of 97.42%, with 28 students scoring above 90%. 'We believe in individual attention. We provide specialised classes when requested, and regularly engage with the students' guardians. We also make personal visits to students' homes if they need motivation or counseling,' Mr. Ray said, attributing the success to his school's holistic approach. The 164-year-old institution, under Mr. Ray's leadership since 2021, has consistently produced toppers in both the Madhyamik and Higher Secondary exams. In Uttar Dinajpur, Raiganj Coronation High School, founded 114 years ago, also celebrated significant success in the Class 10 Madhyamik exams, with students securing the first and tenth ranks. Kalicharan Saha, the principal, credited the success to a combination of hard work and discipline. 'Our students are regular, diligent, and always listen to their teachers. Securing the first rank is a rare achievement, but our students have earned this through years of consistent effort,' said Mr. Saha. Meanwhile, Narendrapur Ramakrishna Mission Vidyalaya in South 24 Parganas achieved a unique distinction by placing two students in the top 10 of the Class 10 Madhyamik examination and four in the Class 12 Higher Secondary merit list. Headmaster Swami Ishteshanada noted that this year's achievements were especially remarkable, as four students who topped the Class 12 exams had also been featured in the Class 10 merit list in 2023. The four top scorers in the Class 12 exams included twin brothers who shared the ninth rank. They had secured the fourth and sixth ranks in the Class 10 exams last year, demonstrating the consistency and quality of education provided at the school. 'These results reflect the continuity in our educational approach, especially in classes 11 and 12, and I am confident that our toppers have very bright futures ahead,' Swami Ishteshanada said. In Malda district, Bhagabanpur High Madrasah also made its mark, with four students from the school securing positions in the top 10 of the 2025 High Madrasah examination. Headmaster Badrul Islam expressed his delight at the results, especially as the school had initially expected only two of its students to secure top ranks. 'While much of the credit belongs to the students, our teachers played a crucial role in their success,' he said. Islam emphasized the school's rigorous preparatory system, which includes remedial classes before board exams, and noted that many current toppers were following in the footsteps of elder siblings who had also topped the exams. The school, he added, has a legacy of producing toppers each year. Other schools and madrasahs that have distinguished themselves in the 2025 board exams include Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Vidyamandir in Malda, Battala Adarsha High Madrasah in Malda, Nava Nalanda Santiniketan High School in Birbhum, Midnapore Collegiate School in Paschim Midnapore, and Manindra Nath High School in Coochbehar, along with Falakata High School in Alipurduar. This year's board exam results highlight the dedication of both students and educators across West Bengal, with schools continuing to maintain a strong tradition of academic excellence.
Indian Express
10-05-2025
- Politics
- Indian Express
As Indo-Pak border tensions escalate, summer vacations of govt-run schools in Bengal extended
The West Bengal school education department has extended the summer vacations of state government-run schools till May 31 in light of the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. Government schools in the state will now open on June 2. 'Considering the present situation, it has been decided that the summer vacation in the primary/upper primary/secondary/higher secondary schools including the schools in the Hill Subdivisions of Darjeeling and Kalimpong District has been extended upto 31st May, 2025 The schools will reopen on 2 June, 2025 (Monday),' the notification stated. Schools under the West Bengal Board of Primary Education were to stay closed from May 2 to May 12, while schools under the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education were to remain closed from May 12 to May 23. The extension applies to all government-run primary, upper primary, secondary and higher secondary schools. Due to the heat wave in the state, summer vacations had been preponed from April 30. The extension to the vacations has sparked concerns about whether or not the syllabus will be completed in time, especially for higher secondary students following a semester system. The first semester Class XII exams are scheduled in September. On Wednesday, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee had urged private English-medium schools in the state to declare summer vacations from May 9, citing the escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the launch of Operation Sindoor. She had clarified that this was not an official order, but a request to the management of private schools. Banerjee issued the appeal just hours after the Indian armed forces launched missile strikes on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, targeting terrorist infrastructure, in retaliation for the Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives on April 22. On the same day, four private schools in Kolkata had conducted evacuation drills to assess their emergency preparedness amid the heightened security concerns. The drills, conducted by National Cadet Corps (NCC) units, involved students practising rapid evacuation, assembling in safe zones, and returning to classrooms after an all-clear signal.
Indian Express
09-05-2025
- General
- Indian Express
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.
Hindustan Times
09-05-2025
- General
- Hindustan Times
WB Madhyamik Exam 2026 datesheet: WBBSE Class 10th exam dates out at wbbse.wb.gov.in, check timetable
West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has released WB Madhyamik Exam 2026 datesheet. The Madhyamik Pariksha (Secondary Examination), 2026 timetable can be checked by candidates on the official website of WBBSE at The Class 10 board examination will begin on February 2 and will end on February 12, 2025. The examination will begin with first language paper and will end with optional elective subjects. The Madhyamik examination will be held in only one paper on each day from 10.45 a.m. to 2 p.m. (First 15 minutes for reading the Question Papers only). The theoretical examination on Computer Applications will last two hours and forty-five minutes. The Practical Examination on this subject will be taken by individual schools. The theoretical examination on Vocational Subjects will last one hour and forty-five minutes. The Practical Examination on these subjects will be taken by the Sector Skill Council or individual schools. To download the Madhyamik exam datesheet, candidates can follow the steps given below. 1. Visit the official website of WBBSE at 2. Click on WB Madhyamik Exam 2026 datesheet link available on the home page. 3. A new PDF file will open where candidates will have to check the exam dates. 4. Download the file and keep a hard copy of the same for further need. TN Board 12th Result 2025: Tamil Nadu HSC results declared, here's how to check marks For more related details candidates can check the official website of WBBSE.
Time of India
06-05-2025
- Science
- Time of India
Madhyamik from Feb 2 to 12 next yr
Kolkata: The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) released the schedule for next year's Madhyamik examination, which will start on February 2 and end on February examination will start a little earlier than this year's, which was scheduled between February 10 and February exam will start with the First Language on February 2, followed by the second language on February 3, history on February 6, geography on February 7, mathematics on February 9, physical science on February 10, life science on February 11, and optional elective subjects on February for physical education, social service, and work education will be announced later. WBBSE has announced that exams will begin daily at 10.45 am and end at 2 The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) released the schedule for next year's Madhyamik examination, which will start on February 2 and end on February examination will start a little earlier than this year's, which was scheduled between February 10 and February exam will start with the First Language on February 2, followed by the second language on February 3, history on February 6, geography on February 7, mathematics on February 9, physical science on February 10, life science on February 11, and optional elective subjects on February for physical education, social service, and work education will be announced later. WBBSE has announced that exams will begin daily at 10.45 am and end at 2 pm.
