WBCHSE Semester III Exam Routine 2026 Released: Check Complete Schedule
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has released the Higher Secondary Semester III Examination Routine 2026. The examinations are scheduled to begin on 21 September and will continue until 7 October 2026. The complete subject-wise schedule, examination timings and other important details are given below.
| Routine Published | 25 June 2026 |
| Examination Starts | 21 September 2026 |
| Examination Ends | 7 October 2026 |
| Regular Examination Time | 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM |
| Duration | 90 minutes for most subjects |
| Conducting Authority | West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education |
WBCHSE Semester III Examination 2026
The Semester III examinations cover a wide range of subjects across the Science, Commerce, Humanities and vocational streams. The first examination is scheduled for 21 September 2026, while the final examination will be held on 7 October 2026.
The routine includes language papers, Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, Accountancy, Economics, History, Geography, Political Science, Biological Science and several other subjects.
Examination Timing
Most theory papers will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Students appearing for these papers will have 90 minutes to complete the examination.
Visual Arts, Music and Vocational Subjects have a separate timing. These examinations are scheduled from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
Complete WBCHSE Semester III Exam Routine 2026
The complete subject-wise schedule is provided below.
| Date | Day | Subject(s) |
|---|---|---|
| 21 September 2026 | Monday | Bengali (A), English (A), Hindi (A), Nepali (A), Urdu, Santhali, Odia, Telugu, Punjabi |
| 22 September 2026 | Tuesday | Health Care, Automobile, Organised Retailing, Security, IT & ITES, Electronics, Tourism & Hospitality, Plumbing, Construction, Apparel, Beauty & Wellness, Agriculture, Banking, Financial Services & Insurance, Food Processing, Telecom and other Vocational Subjects |
| 24 September 2026 | Thursday | English (B), Bengali (B), Hindi (B), Nepali (B), Alternative English |
| 25 September 2026 | Friday | Economics, Anthropology, Science of Well Being, Applied Artificial Intelligence |
| 28 September 2026 | Monday | Physics, Nutrition, Education, Accountancy |
| 29 September 2026 | Tuesday | Computer Science, Modern Computer Application, Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Health & Physical Education, Music, Visual Arts |
| 30 September 2026 | Wednesday | Statistics, Psychology, Commercial Law & Preliminaries of Auditing, History |
| 1 October 2026 | Thursday | Chemistry, Geography, Human Development & Resource Management, Business Studies |
| 3 October 2026 | Saturday | Philosophy |
| 5 October 2026 | Monday | Mathematics, Business Mathematics & Business Statistics, Basic Mathematics for Social Sciences, Agriculture, Journalism & Mass Communication, Sanskrit, Persian, Arabic |
| 6 October 2026 | Tuesday | Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, Data Science, Sociology, Fisheries & Aquaculture |
| 7 October 2026 | Wednesday | Biological Science, Political Science, Costing & Taxation |
Important Examination Dates
Some of the major examination dates from the routine are listed below for quick reference.
- 21 September 2026: Bengali (A), English (A), Hindi (A), Nepali (A) and other listed language subjects
- 28 September 2026: Physics, Nutrition, Education and Accountancy
- 1 October 2026: Chemistry, Geography, Human Development & Resource Management and Business Studies
- 5 October 2026: Mathematics and other listed subjects
- 7 October 2026: Biological Science, Political Science and Costing & Taxation
Important Instructions
Candidates appearing for the Semester III examination should follow the instructions issued by WBCHSE and their respective examination centres.
- Carry the required examination documents and admit card.
- Reach the examination centre well before the scheduled start time.
- Check the subject and examination date carefully before leaving for the examination centre.
- Do not carry prohibited electronic devices into the examination hall.
- Follow the instructions issued by the invigilator during the examination.
Download the Official WBCHSE Routine
The official notices and notifications issued by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education are available on the council's website.
WBCHSE Semester III Routine 2026: FAQs
When does the WBCHSE Semester III Examination 2026 begin?
The examination is scheduled to begin on 21 September 2026.
When will the Semester III Examination 2026 end?
The final examination is scheduled for 7 October 2026.
What is the timing of the WBCHSE Semester III examination?
Most examinations will be held from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM. Visual Arts, Music and Vocational Subjects are scheduled from 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon.
When is the Mathematics examination?
Mathematics is scheduled for 5 October 2026.
When is the Physics examination?
Physics is scheduled for 28 September 2026.
Where can the official WBCHSE notifications be checked?
Official notifications can be checked on the WBCHSE website .
Final Word
The WBCHSE Semester III Examination 2026 will be conducted between 21 September and 7 October. Candidates should keep the examination routine available for reference and check the council's official notifications for any subsequent updates.
