Semester-III and Semester-IV Examination under Semester System
Council is going to Semester-III and Semester-IV Examination under Semester System in Higher Secondary Examination for Class XII from current academic Session, routine of Semester-III, Supplementary for Semester-III and Semester-IV under Higher Secondary, download pdf of Semester-III, Supplementary for Semester-III & Semester-IV Examination Programme.
marks distribution
- Enrolment Charge per student in Class XII from academic Session 2025-2026, No. L/PR/305/2025 Date: 09.06.2025
- Routine of Semester-III
- Routine of Supplementary for Semester-III
- Routine of Semester-IV
- Semester III OMR with Specimen, No. L/PR/395/2025 Date: 22.07.2025
- Camp/Distribution Centre for Semester-III 2026, No. L/PR/435/2025 Date: 13.08.2025, download Centre List
- Updated new regarding Semester Examination
- Guidance for filling up of OMR Sheet of Semester-III, Memo No: L/PR/456/25 Date: 30.08.2025, download Notification & Video
- Conduct of classes during Higher Secondary Examination 2026 from 08.09.2025 to 22.09.2025, Memo No. D.S(Aca)/795/A/25/5 Date: 01.09.2025
- Dispatch Report for Semester-III of Higher Secondary Examination 2026, download Format
- CCTV Surveillance at the Entry Gate of all Examination Venues and in the Room of Venue Supervisors (Confidential Rooms) positively, No: L/PN462/2025 Date:01.09.2025
- Suspension of Classes of the Secondary Section, situated along with the Premises of Higher Secondary Examination Venues 2026, No. L/PR/458/2025 Date: 29.08.2025
- Suspension of Classes at the Integrated Primary Schools situated along with the premises of Higher Secondary Examination Venues 2026, Memo No. 1982/WBBPE/2025/41E-11/24 Date: 02.09.2025
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Salient features of the Semester-III and Semester-IV
Course of Study of Class XII
The Higher Secondary (Senior Secondary) or 10+2 Course will consist of four parts, i.e. Semester-I, Semester-II, Semester-III and Semester-IV.
- Class XI has been redesigned as Semester-I and Semester-II
- Class XII has been redesigned as Semester-III and Semester-IV
Academic Session of Semester
The academic session of Semester-I and Semester-III will start from the month of May and will continue till the month of October as per Government holidays schedule of the respective year. Subsequently, Semester-II and Semester-IV will start from the month of November and will continue till the month of April as per Government holiday schedule of the respective year.
Admission in Semester System
- A student, who has passed Semester-I and Semester-II of Class XI, can be admitted into Semester-III with the 30th of April every year so that the Class of Semester-III can be started from the 1st week of May.
- A student, who has got admitted and enrolled in Semester-III will be eligible for promotion to Semester-IV within 31st of October every year so that the Class of Semester-IV can be started from the 1st week of November every year.
- Here, the eligibility to appear for admission in the next superior Semester requires a minimum percentage of attendance in the previous Semester and clearance of all dues as fixed by the Council. Details will be given in the Admission, Examination and allied matters Regulations which will be published shortly.
Examinations of Semester-III and Semester-IV
- Semester-III Examination of Class XII will be conducted within the month of September or as per notification, issued by the Council. Subsequently, Semester-IV Examination of Class XII will be conducted within the month of April every year or as per the notification of the Council and will continue on the same cycle until further notification.
- The examination of Semester-III and Semester-IV will be conducted by the Council.
- Semester-III will be based on MCQ and Semester-IV will be based on SAQ and DQ.
- The question papers are to be set and supplied by the Council. OMR and blank answer scripts for this purpose will also to be provide by the Council.
- The Council will take necessary measures for evaluation of OMR and written answer scripts under its strict supervision and will publish the result of Semester-III and Semester-IV.
- The Practical Question Papers and Blank Answer Scripts will be supplied by the Council.
- The Institutions will take necessary arrangement for conducting and evaluation of the Project and Practical Examination in a consolidated manner on annual basis as per the timelines given by the Council.
- The Institutions will upload the Project and Practical marks of every enrolled student in the Council’s Portal within a specified time period as per norms and notification issued by the Council.
- A student will be declared passed in Class XII, if he/she obtains minimum thirty per centum marks in any of five theory papers of Semester-III and Semester-IV independently and also secures minimum thirty per centum marks in practical/project of the respective subjects separately. However, passing in each of the language subjects is mandatory.
- The students, who will not pass in Semester-III, will be allowed to re-appear in the backlog subjects (supplementary subjects) during Semester-IV examination in the same session as per the schedule of Council (Herein this examination is named as Supplementary Examination of Class XII). Detailed guideline will be given in the Regulation on Examination, Admission and Allied matters which will be published soon.
- The Grand Total will be calculated by considering the highest marks obtained in any five subjects.
- The Result of Higher Secondary Examination of the students will be declared as per the marks obtained in Class XII i.e. in Semester-III, Semester-IV and in practical /project. Mark Sheet and Pass Certificate will be issued accordingly.
- Every candidate should have to pass in all the Semester (i.e. Semester-I, Semester-II, Semester-III and Semester-IV) including practical and project within seven years from the year of registration (including the year of registration), otherwise his/her registration will be cancelled and further admission /registration /enrolment in any semester will not be permitted.
Supplementary Examination of Semester-III and Semester-IV
- A student who will not be able to clear any of the subject(s) in Semester-III will be allowed to appear for a Supplementary Examination along with Semester-IV in the same academic year.
- After appearing this Supplementary Examination as mentioned in (i), if the student is still not be able to clear any subject(s), he/she has to appear those subject(s) with Semester-III in the next academic year.
- After appearing Semester-III Examination in the next academic year as mentioned in (ii), if the student is still not be able to clear any subject(s), he/she has to appear the Supplementary Examination for those subject(s) with Semester-IV in the same academic year.
- The cycle will continue and the students will get the opportunity to clear their backlog papers within a maximum period of seven years from the year of registration (including the year of registration) failing which his/her registration will be cancelled.
- The Supplementary Examination will be conducted by the Council.
- The student who will not be able to clear any of the subject(s) of Semester-IV, will have to clear their corresponding backlog paper(s) in the next academic year along with the Semester-IV Examination.
- This will continue (as mentioned in vi) till the students will clear all the backlog papers or till the validity of registration period whichever is earlier.
Schedule of Examination for Semester
- The schedules/timelines of examinations for all semester including theory, practical and project shall be prepared and notified by the Council.
- The Council will decide the Centres and Venues for Semester-III and Semester-IV Examinations. However, Semester-I and Semester-II will be conducted at home venue i.e. at the mother/own institution.
- The Council may, if it considers necessary, can change the centre/venue for examination of Semester-III and Semester-IV with prior notice to all concerned.
Summary of Semester System
- Semester-III বা Semester-IV এ কোনো এক বা একাধিক বিষয়ে অকৃতকার্য হলে সে পরের বছরের Semester-III বা Semester-IV এর সেই বিষয়ের পরীক্ষার দিন Supplement Clear করতে পারবে।
(বি.দ্র. Semester-III তে অকৃতকার্য হলে Semester-IV এ পরীক্ষা দেওয়ার সুযোগ পাওয়া যাবে। সেই Supplementary তেও যদি অকৃতকার্য হয়, তবে তাকে পরের বছরের Semester-III তে Supplementary Examination দিতে হবে।
- Semester-IV এর ক্ষেত্রে তাকে পরের বছরের Semester-IV অবধি অপেক্ষা করতে হবে।)
- একজন পরীক্ষার্থী সর্বোচ্চ 7 বছর Repeatedly পরীক্ষা দিতে পারবে। অর্থাৎ 2024 এ Registration করা কোনো ছাত্র বা ছাত্রী কে 2030 এর ভিতর উত্তীর্ণ হতে হবে।
Marks Division for Semester Examination
- Lab Based Subjects:
Type 1: (Marks :70+30)
Semester-I & Semester-III : Marks 35 (1 Hour 15 Minute)
Semester- II & Semester-IV : Marks 35 (2 Hours)
Project / Practical : Marks 30 As usual
Type 2: (Marks 50+50)
Semester-I & Semester-III : Marks 20 (45 Minute)
Semester-II & Semester-IV : Marks 30 (1 Hour 15 Minute)
Project / Practical : Marks 50 As usual
- Non-Lab Subjects:
Semester-I & Semester-III : Marks 40 (1 Hour 15 Minute)
Semester-II & Semester-IV : Marks 40 (2 Hours)
Project / Practical :Marks 20 As usual
- Vocational Subjects :
Type 3: (Marks :30+70)
Semester-I & Semester-III : Marks 15 (45 Minute)
Semester-II & Semester-IV : Marks 15 (1 Hour 15 Minute)
Project / Practical : Marks 70 As usual
(9) Activity Schedule
Semester - I
Admission : By mid May
Registration : By 30th June
Semester -III
Admission : By 30th April
Enrollment : 30th June
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Enrolment Charge per Student in Class XII
No. L/PR/305/2025 Date: 09.06.2025
The President, WBCHSE
Attention: All Head of Institutions (HOIs) and students under the purview of the Council
Notification (Click here)
This is to notify that the Council has decided the following Fee-structure for enrolment of the students in Class XII with the Council from the academic session 2025-2026 on ward under the Semester System until further order.
Enrolment Charge per student in Class XII from academic session 2025-2026
(Amount in Rupees)
Semester | Enrolment Fee | Form Processing Fee | Convenience Fee | Total Fees | Centre Grant | Net Fees to be deposited to the Council |
Semester III | Rs.155/- | Rs.30/- | Rs.30/- | Rs.215/- | Rs.25/- | Rs.190/- |
Semester IV | Rs.155/- | Rs.30/- | Rs.30/- | Rs.215/- | Rs.25/- | Rs.190/- |
Supplementary Examination of Semester III | Rs.50/- per Paper | -- | -- | -- | Rs.25/- | -- |
Late Fine: Rs.150/- per detained student, if applicable
- Centre Grant as mentioned above is to be collected and retained by the concerned school and to be deposited to the concerned Centre Secretary before commencing the respective Semester Examination.
- The Council has also decided to increase the Centre Fees from Rs.15/- to Rs.25/-. The concerned institutions should collect the Centre Fees @Rs.25/- (per candidate) in each Semester including the Supplementary Examination of Semester III from the students and deposit the amount to the concerned Centre Secretary before commencing the respective Semester Examination.
Sd/- Prof. (Dr.) Chiranjib Bhattacharjee
Date: 22.05.2025
President
W.B. Council of H.S. Education
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Routine of Semester III Higher Secondary Examination 2026
The President, W.B. Council of H.S. Education
No. L/PR/271/2025 Date:07.05.2025
➤Download Programme (Click here)
- The Examination will be held on each day from 10:00 am to 11:15 am (01 hours and 15 minutes) except Visual Arts, Music and Vocational Subjects for which time will be from 10:00 am to 10:45 am (45 minutes).
- The Council may, if necessary, change the above Schedule with due information to all concerned.
Sd/- Prof.(Dr.)Chiranjib Bhattacharjee
Date: 07.05.2025
President
W B Council of H S Education
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Routine of Supplementary Examination 2026
OF SEMESTER III HIGHER SECONDARY EXAMINATION
The President, W.B. Council of H.S. Education
No. L/PR/273/2025 Date:07.05.2025
➤Download Programme (Click here)
- The Examination will be held on each day from 01:00 pm to 02:15 pm (01 hours 15 minutes) except all Vocational Subjects, Visual Arts and Music for which time will be from 01:00 pm to 01:45 pm (45 minutes).
- The Council may, if necessary, change the above Schedule with due information to all concerned.
Sd/- Prof.(Dr.)Chiranjib Bhattacharjee
Date: 07.05.2025
President
W B Council of H S Education
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Routine of Semester IV Higher Secondary Examination 2026
The President, W.B. Council of H.S. Education
No. L/PR/272/2025 Date:07.05.2025
➤Download Programme (Click here)
- The Examination will be held on each day from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon (02 hours) except all Vocational Subjects, Visual Arts and Music for which time will be from 10:00 am to 11:15 am 01 hours 15 minutes.
- The Council may, if necessary, change the above Schedule with due information to all concerned.
Sd/- Prof.(Dr.)Chiranjib Bhattacharjee
Date: 07.05.2025
President
W B Council of H S Education
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Notification regarding Guidance for filling up of OMR Sheet
The President, W B Council of H S Education
Memo No: L/PR/456/25 Date: 30.08.2025
Download Notification (Click here)
As you know, the Semester-III Examination for class XII will be conducted on OMR Sheets to be supplied by the Council.
I am pleased to inform you that the council has uploaded a video on its You Tube channel through which the council has guided all concerned regarding filling up of the OMR Sheet.
The You Tube video link is given below:
Guideline for OMR (Click here)
I hope this video will be helpful for the students as well as the invigilators.
Sd/- Prof.(Dr.)Chiranjib Bhattacharjee
Date: 30.08.2025
President, W B Council of H S Education
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Updated news regarding Semester-III and Semester-IV
Updated news regarding Semester System in Higher Secondary Examination for Class XII for current academic Session, download pdf of Notification/Order/Circular/Memorandum for Semester-III and Semester-IV.
Sl. No | Notification/Circular/Order | Download PDF |
1. | Option Form for the students in Class XII afresh under Semester System in the academic Year 2025-2026 in being extended till 12.07.2025 No. L/PR/350/2025 Date: 30.06.2025 | 30.06.2025 |
2. | Semester III No. L/PR/395/2025 Date: 22.07.2025 | with Specimen 22.07.2025 |
3. | Camp/Distribution Centre for Semester-III 2026 No. L/PR/435/2025 Date: 13.08.2025 | 13.08.2025 |
| 4. | On duty Declaration Semester III of Higher Secondary Examination 2025 | |
5. | Regarding Admit card No. L/PR/447/2025 Date: 26.08.2025 | 26.08.2025 |
6. | On Duty No. L/PR/449/2025 Date: 27.08.2025 | Notification 27.08.2025 |
Sl. No | Notification/Circular/Order | Download PDF |
7. | Sanctioning Leave during Examination No. L/PR/448/2025 Date: 27.08.2025 | 27.08.2025 |
| 8. | Conduct of classes during Higher Secondary Examination 2026 from 08.09.2025 to 22.09.2025 Memo No. D.S(Aca)/795/A/25/5 Date: 01.09.2025 | by WBBSE 01.09.2025 |
9. | Dispatch Report for Semester-III of Higher Secondary Examination 2026 | Semester-III |
| 10. | Suspension of Classes of the Secondary Section, situated along with the Premises of Higher Secondary Examination Venues 2026 No. L/PR/458/2025 Date: 29.08.2025 | 29.08.2025 |
11. | Suspension of Classes at the Integrated Primary Schools situated along with the premises of Higher Secondary Examination Venues 2026 Memo No. 1982/WBBPE/2025/41E-11/24 Date: 02.09.2025 | |
12. | CCTV Surveillance at the Entry Gate of all Examination Venues and in the Room of Venue Supervisors (Confidential Rooms) positively No: L/PN462/2025 Date:01.09.2025 | CCTV Surveillance 01.09.2025 |
Sl. No | Notification/Circular/Order | Download PDF |
13. | All Venue Supervisors of Semester-III Higher Secondary Examination 2026 No. L/PR/465/2025 Date: 02.09.2025 | 02.09.2025 |
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Important Events for Higher Secondary Examination
Sl. No | Subject | Web Link |
1. | Annual Working Plan 2025-2026 of Higher Secondary | |
2. | Eligibility and Permission for excess admission in H.S. | Permission |
3. | Introduce Semester System in Higher Secondary | Semester System |
4. | Project and Practical for Higher Secondary | |
5. | Subject permission and Renewal of recognition for H.S. Section | |
6. 7. 8. | Online payment of Fees for Higher Secondary Council Consolidated Statement of Forms and Fees Revised Registration Fees for Higher Secondary | Online Payment Consolidated Statement Revised Registration |
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➤Higher Secondary Examination Routine Semester 2026 (Click here)
➤Higher Secondary Examination 2025 (Click here)
➤Eligibility and Permission in Higher Secondary (Click here)
➤Annual Working Plan (Click here)
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