WB Madhyamik Exam Time 2026 Explained: Reporting Time and Guidelines

WB Madhyamik Exam Time 2026 was released by the board along with the exam dates. The exams will be conducted in a single shift from 10:45 AM to 2 PM from Feb 2 to 12, 2026. From 10:45 AM to 11 AM, the students can only read the question paper and after that they can start writing the answers. Also, the students will have to reach the exam center at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. They should carry the West Bengal Madhyamik Admit Card 2026 and registration card on all exam days. They should report to their allotted examination centers in advance in order to complete the verification process and other formalities. The board has set some important guidelines that should be followed by each student. Continue reading the article to know all exam dates, timings, and important instructions.

WB Madhyamik Exam Time 2026 Explained

The board has scheduled all the exams for the morning shift. The exams will be conducted from 10:45 am to 2 pm. The students should report at the exam center at least half an hour before the commencement of exams. In addition to the Main subject, there will be some vocational exams too. The board has set a different exam duration for these subjects.

• Sewing and Needlework Exam : The duration of the examination will be 4 hours 15 minutes.
• Music (Vocal & Instrumental) Exam : The practical exam will only be conducted in Kolkata, and the duration of the theory exam will be 2 hours 15 minutes.
• Computer Application Exam : Students will get 2 hours and 45 minutes to write the theory exam.
• Vocational Subjects Exam : The theory exam will be 1 hour and 45 minutes. The practical exam was already conducted by the respective schools or the Sector Skill Council.

WB Madhyamik Exam Time Table 2026

As per the West Bengal Madhyamik Routine 2026 released, all the exams will be conducted in the morning shift. The table below provides complete information about the exam dates and timings for all subjects.

Date	Subjects (10.45 a.m. to 2 p.m)
February 2, 2026	First Languages (Bengali, English, Gujarati, Hindi, Modern Tibetan, Nepali, Odia, Gurumukhi (Punjabi), Telugu, Tamil, Urdu, and Santali)
February 3, 2026	Second Languages (English, or else any other language if it is offered as a first language). Bengali or Nepali also, if English is considered as the first language)
February 6, 2026	History
February 7, 2026	Geography
February 9, 2026	Mathematics
February 10, 2026	Physical Sciences
February 11, 2026	Life Sciences
February 12, 2026	Optional Elective Subjects

West Bengal Madhyamik Exam Guidelines 2026

The following are some of the important guidelines issued by the West Bengal board for Madhyamik exams. Read and follow them.

• Prohibited Electronic Devices : The students should not carry any electronic device, such as mobile phones, calculators, smartwatches, or any other electronic gadget. If found with any such item, students will have to face immediate cancellation of the exam.
• Timings : The examination will start at 10:45 am and students will have to report to the exam center at least 30 minutes before the commencement of the exam. They will have to remain seated inside the examination hall till 2:00 PM. No one will be allowed to leave the exam hall until the exam is over.
• Parents or Guardians not allowed : Parents or guardians will have to wait outside the examination center. No one will be allowed to enter the examination center.
• Anti-Cheating Measures : The board will take strict actions against students found indulging in any unfair means. The students should avoid any cheating methods, as the board can directly cancel their exam.

Read the article thoroughly to get detailed information about the instructions to be followed and the exam date and timing to appear for exams.