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West Bengal HS Passing Marks 2026 - WBCHSE Class 12 Minimum Qualifying Marks
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is responsible for conducting the HS examination. Students must score at least 30% marks in both theory and practical papers separately to pass the exam. They must pass in five subjects, including two language subjects and any three elective subjects.
The West Bengal board 12th exam is divided into two semesters. The West Bengal HS 3rd semester exam was held from September 8 to 22, 2025, while the 4th semester exam was held from February 12 to 27, 2026. Students can start preparing for the Class 12th 4th semester exam by reading the WBCHSE 12th syllabus. It will help them understand the topics covered in the examination and score well in the WB HS result 2026. Students can read the entire article to learn in detail about the WB HS passing marks 2026.
West Bengal HS Subject-Wise Passing Marks for Class 12
To pass the WB HS exam, students must score at least 30% marks in aggregate and in each subject separately. The exam is divided into two semesters. Students can check out the WB HS exam pattern to better understand the mark distribution. Below, we have provided the table with the WB HS subject-wise passing marks for class 12 in both the theory paper and practical/ internal assessment paper.
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Subject | Theory marks | Passing marks | Overall Passing % | Total marks |
English | 80 | 24 | 30% | 100 |
Physics | 70 | 21 | 30% | 100 |
Chemistry | 70 | 21 | 30% | 100 |
Biology | 70 | 21 | 30% | 100 |
Mathematics | 80 | 24 | 30% | 100 |
Economics | 80 | 24 | 30% | 100 |
Accountancy | 80 | 24 | 30% | 100 |
Business Studies | 80 | 24 | 30% | 100 |
Political Science | 80 | 24 | 30% | 100 |
History | 80 | 24 | 30% | 100 |
Geography | 70 | 21 | 30% | 100 |
West Bengal HS Practical/ Internal Assessment Passing Marks 2026
Subject | Internal marks | Passing marks | Overall Passing % |
English | 20 | 6 | 30% |
Physics | 30 | 9 | 30% |
Chemistry | 30 | 9 | 30% |
Biology | 30 | 9 | 30% |
Mathematics | 20 | 6 | 30% |
Economics | 20 | 6 | 30% |
Accountancy | 20 | 6 | 30% |
Business Studies | 20 | 6 | 30% |
Political Science | 20 | 6 | 30% |
History | 20 | 6 | 30% |
Geography | 30 | 9 | 30% |
How to Score Passing Marks in the WB HS Exam 2026?
Students appearing for the WB HS exam 2026 can check out the general tips given below to score passing marks in the examination.
Read the WB HS syllabus to learn about the chapters and topics covered in the examination.
Check out the WB HS routine, prepare a study schedule accordingly and follow it wholeheartedly.
Solve previous years’ WBCHSE question papers to improve problem-solving skills and time management.
Prepare short notes to help with revision.
Make sure to take healthy breaks in between to avoid stress and exhaustion before the examination.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: When will the board release WB HS result 2026?
A:
The board conducts the WB HS exam in two semesters. The board released the 3rd semester results on October 31, 2025, while the 4th semester results will be released on May 14, 2026.
Q: What is the minimum passing marks required to pass the WB HS exam?
A:
Students must score at least 30% marks in both practical and theory papers and in aggregate to pass the WB HS exam.
Q: Where can I check the WB HS result?
A:
Students will be able to access the WB HS exam results online through the official website, wbresults.nic.in.
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You can access West Bengal class 12 board question answer key for the year 2026 on our website . The exams started on February 12 and ended on February 25, the data will take some time to be updated.
Students can download the West Bengal English and other question papers from the link given below
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You can get the West Bengal HS Geography question paper by visiting Careers360 page.
The West Bengal Class 12 Semester 3 (Half-Yearly) exam results are expected to be declared in October or November 2025. Students can check their results once released using their Roll Number and Date of Birth. Make sure to keep these details ready for easy access.
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The Bengali language question papers for practice are available to download on our official website in PDF format.
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