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    West Bengal HS Passing Marks 2026 - WBCHSE Class 12 Minimum Qualifying Marks

    West Bengal HS Passing Marks 2026 - WBCHSE Class 12 Minimum Qualifying Marks

    Mallika ThaledderUpdated on 31 Oct 2025, 02:18 PM IST

    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.

    West Bengal HS Passing Marks 2026 - WBCHSE Class 12 Minimum Qualifying Marks
    West Bengal HS Passing Marks 2026

    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 semester 4 will be 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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    West Bengal HS Theory Passing Marks 2026

    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 result is expected to be released in May 2026.

    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. 

    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.

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