WBBSE Madhyamik (Class 10)

State Board (Class 10)Offline (Pen & Paper / Descriptive Answer Scripts)

WBBSE Madhyamik (Class 10) 2026 (West Bengal Board of Secondary Education Madhyamik Pariksha (Class 10))

Conducted by: West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE)

WBBSE Madhyamik (Class 10) 2026 Important Dates & Schedule

Official timeline announced by the conducting authority.

Event / Milestone	Official Date	Status
Madhyamik 2026 Official Routine Published	May 2025	Completed
School Pre-Board Selection Test	November 2025	Completed
Board Admit Cards Issued to Schools	January 22, 2026	Completed
Madhyamik Pariksha 2026 Exam Phase	Feb 02 – Feb 12, 2026	Completed
Official Madhyamik Result Declaration	May 02, 2026	Upcoming
PPR / PPS (Scrutiny) Application Window	May 05 – May 20, 2026	Upcoming

WBBSE Madhyamik (Class 10) 2026 Key Highlights

Quick facts and essential details about West Bengal Board of Secondary Education Madhyamik Pariksha (Class 10).

Conducting BodyWest Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE)

Exam LevelState Board (Class 10)

Exam ModeOffline (Pen & Paper / Descriptive Answer Scripts)

Duration3 Hours 15 Minutes per Paper (11:45 AM to 3:00 PM)

Marking SchemeDescriptive & Objective Step-marking; NO negative marking

Application FeeBoard Subsidized Institutional School Fee

FrequencyAnnual (Every February)

Official Websitewbbse.wb.gov.in

About WBBSE Madhyamik (Class 10)

Madhyamik Pariksha (Class 10 Board Exam) is the milestone examination in a student's academic life in West Bengal. Conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE), it evaluates students across 7 core subjects.

A strong Madhyamik score determines direct entry into premier higher secondary institutions and competitive streams (Science, Commerce, Arts) across schools in Kolkata and districts.

WBBSE Madhyamik (Class 10) 2026 Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility for Regular Candidates

Enrolled as regular Class 10 students in a recognized secondary school affiliated with WBBSE.
Satisfactory school attendance and clearing the internal school Pre-Board Selection Test.

Private & External Candidates

Candidates fulfilling WBBSE private candidate age and qualification norms.

WBBSE Madhyamik (Class 10) 2026 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme

Subject Structure (700 Total Marks)

7 Compulsory Subjects x 100 Marks each = 700 Marks
Each paper consists of: 90 Marks Written Board Exam + 10 Marks Internal Formative Evaluation (IFE) / Project.
Examination Timing: 11:45 AM to 3:00 PM (first 15 minutes dedicated to question paper reading).

Subject	Written Exam	Internal Project	Total Marks
First Language (Bengali / English / Hindi / etc.)	90 M	10 M	100 M
Second Language (English / Bengali)	90 M	10 M	100 M
Mathematics	90 M	10 M	100 M
Physical Science	90 M	10 M	100 M
Life Science	90 M	10 M	100 M
History	90 M	10 M	100 M
Geography	90 M	10 M	100 M
Grand Total	630 M	70 M	700 M

Minimum Passing Standard

A student must score a minimum of 25% marks in each subject (25/100) to pass the examination.

WBBSE Madhyamik (Class 10) 2026 Detailed Syllabus & Weightage

Mathematics (90 Marks)

Arithmetic: Simple interest, Compound interest & uniform growth, Partnership business
Algebra: Quadratic equations, Variation, Quadratic surds, Ratio and proportion
Geometry: Theorems related to circles, tangents, construction of circumcircle & incircle
Mensuration: Right circular cylinder, Cone, Sphere, Cuboid
Trigonometry: Concept of angles, Trigonometric ratios & identities, Heights and distances
Statistics: Mean, Median, Ogive, Mode

Physical Science (90 Marks)

Environment concerns, Gas laws (Boyle's & Charles' laws)
Chemical calculations, Thermal phenomena, Light, Current electricity, Atomic nucleus
Periodic table & ionic/covalent bonding, Acids/Bases/Salts, Metallurgy, Organic chemistry

Life Science (90 Marks)

Control & Coordination in living organisms (Plant & Animal hormones, nervous system)
Continuity of Life (Cell division, reproduction, heredity)
Evolution and Adaptation, Environment, Its resources and their conservation