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Education
West Bengal Board proposes March shift for Madhyamik 2027 exams due to Census duty
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 04 Nov 2026, 04:17 AM
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The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has suggested postponing the Class 10 Madhyamik examinations to March 2027, citing the upcoming national census as a scheduling conflict.
Kolkata, West Bengal – The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has formally proposed moving the Madhyamik Class 10 examinations, originally slated for early 2027, to March of the same year. The board cited the nationwide census exercise, which will require extensive involvement of school staff and facilities, as the primary reason for the suggested rescheduling.
According to the proposal, the shift aims to prevent disruption to both the census operations and the academic calendar, ensuring that students can sit for the exams without competing commitments. The board is expected to seek approval from the state education department before finalising the new dates.
If approved, the revised timetable will affect millions of Class 10 students across West Bengal, who will need to adjust their study plans accordingly. The board has indicated that it will communicate any confirmed changes through its official channels and to affiliated schools.
Stakeholders, including teachers' unions and parent groups, have been informed of the proposal and are awaiting the final decision. The board emphasized that the move is intended to safeguard the integrity of both the census and the examination process.
The proposal reflects the board’s effort to balance educational responsibilities with civic duties during a major national exercise.
According to the proposal, the shift aims to prevent disruption to both the census operations and the academic calendar, ensuring that students can sit for the exams without competing commitments. The board is expected to seek approval from the state education department before finalising the new dates.
If approved, the revised timetable will affect millions of Class 10 students across West Bengal, who will need to adjust their study plans accordingly. The board has indicated that it will communicate any confirmed changes through its official channels and to affiliated schools.
Stakeholders, including teachers' unions and parent groups, have been informed of the proposal and are awaiting the final decision. The board emphasized that the move is intended to safeguard the integrity of both the census and the examination process.
The proposal reflects the board’s effort to balance educational responsibilities with civic duties during a major national exercise.