For the WB Madhyamik Pariksha in 2027, the minimum age to appear has been set at 15 years. Learn about the WBBSE's revised age eligibility for Class 10 and other related details here.

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has updated the "age criteria" for the WB Madhyamik exam 2026-27. Now, students over 15 years old are eligible. This revision follows state government age norms set in 1991 and 2005 for Class 9 and younger.
The board exclusively mentioned that "Candidates whose date of birth is after 31st October, 2012 are to be considered eligible to appear at the Madhyamik Pariksha, 2027. The school authorities are requested not to send names of students whose date of birth is beyond 31st October 2012."
Also, schools can now select the first language for their students. This move allows schools more flexibility to suit student needs and is part of the WBBSE's broader curriculum reforms.
WB Madhyamik Exam Routine 2026-27 Announced
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has released the WB Class 10th exam schedule for 2026 on its official website. Students planning to appear for the Class 10 West Bengal Madhyamik exam in 2026 should note that the examinations will be held in February 2026. As per the WB Madhyamik routine 2026, the Class 10 exam will take place between February 2 and 12, 2026.
In addition to this, the board has introduced several curriculum reforms for both secondary and higher secondary levels. Notably, a semester system has been implemented for Classes 11 and 12, with the first-ever Class 12 semester exam scheduled from September 8 to 22.
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UP NEET PG 2025 counselling will be conducted in four rounds, allocating 85% state quota seats based on choices, NEET scores, and reservations. The remaining 15% All India Quota seats will be managed by MCC.
UP NEET PG 2025 counselling dates have been officially released on the state’s exam portal, upneet.gov.in. You can begin round 1 registration process from November 06, 2025. To participate in the seat allocation, you must register online and submit your preferred choices of colleges and courses. The deadline for application submission is October 10, 2025. If you have qualified NEET PG 2025 exam and meet the minimum cutoff criteria, you are eligible to take part in Uttar Pradesh NEET PG counselling process.
What to Do If JEE Main 2026 Registration Fails?
If your JEE Main 2026 registration fails, act quickly and identify the issue.
- Ensure your Name, DOB & Father's Name match documents.
- Re-upload your photo and signature as per NTA rules.
- Wait 24–48 hours if payment is deducted but form unconfirmed.
- Contact NTA for ongoing technical issues.
New Rules for JEE Main 2026 Exam Centre Selection
Candidates can select up to four exam cities based on preference.
New rule: Cities must be from your Permanent or Present Address state.
NTA will allot the nearest available centres based on Permanent Address.
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