West Bengal's Pioneering Semester-Based Class 12 Exams: A New Era

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education plans to release Class 12 first semester results by October 31. The exams, using a new OMR format, began on September 8 and ended recently. Over 6.6 lakh students participated, with the new system featuring a mix of MCQs and traditional writing to foster analytical skills.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 23-09-2025 17:14 IST | Created: 23-09-2025 17:14 IST

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The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education aims to announce the results of the new semester-based Class 12 exams by October 31. Council President Chiranjib Bhattacharya expressed confidence despite potential delays due to upcoming festivals.

The examinations occurred from September 8 until Monday, with a total of 6.6 lakh students including 56.03% girls, participating across the state. These exams introduced a novel OMR sheet format for the first time in West Bengal.

The revamped system combines multiple-choice questions in certain semesters with traditional short and developmental questions in others, maintaining robust evaluation standards. The changes mark a shift from the annual exam tradition dating back to 1978.

(With inputs from agencies.)