The WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam 2027 (officially the Supplementary Examination) is a second-chance opportunity for West Bengal Board Class X students who fail in one or two subjects in the main Madhyamik Pariksha. Based on the 2026 cycle — where the supplementary ran from July 21 to July 28, 2026 — the WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027 is expected in July 2027, roughly six weeks after the main result in May. Students who fail in three or more subjects are not eligible for the July supplementary; they must reappear as compartmental candidates in the next Madhyamik main exam.

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) conducts the Madhyamik Pariksha annually for Class X students. In 2026, the board released the supplementary routine on June 12, set the school application deadline at June 25, and distributed admit cards on July 14 — all within about a month of the May 8 main result. The 2027 cycle will follow the same compressed six-week window between result and supplementary exam.

Clearing the WBBSE compartment exam earns you the same Madhyamik pass certificate as a regular student, with a "Pass (Compartment)" notation on the mark sheet. You do not repeat the full academic year — only the written theory paper of the failed subject(s) needs to be cleared. Your internal assessment marks from the main exam are carried forward unchanged.

  • Students who fail in 1 or 2 subjects in WBBSE Madhyamik 2027 are eligible for the compartment exam.
  • The WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027 is expected in July 2027, following the same structure as the main Madhyamik.
  • You must apply through your school by June 2027 (expected), with a fee of ₹200 per subject (confirmed for 2026).
  • The admit card is distributed through your school only — individual online download is not available for the WBBSE supplementary exam.
  • The minimum passing mark in the written theory paper is 27 out of 90; internal assessment marks from the main exam are added to your supplementary theory score.
  • Passing earns a Pass (Compartment) status; failing means reappearing in the failed subject(s) in the next year’s Madhyamik main exam as a compartmental candidate.
  • There is no lifetime cap on attempts — students can appear annually until all subjects are cleared.

WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam 2027

The WBBSE Madhyamik 2027 main exam is expected in February–March 2027. Once the result is declared in May 2027, students who fail in 1–2 subjects are notified through their schools and given roughly four weeks to register. In 2026, the entire lifecycle — routine release (June 12), application deadline (June 25), admit card distribution (July 14), and seven exam days (July 21–28) — was completed within 47 days of the result. The 2027 supplementary exam is projected to follow the same tight timeline.

WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam Datesheet 2027

The official WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027 routine has not been released yet — it will be published at wbbse.wb.gov.in after the main Madhyamik 2027 result is declared in May 2027. In 2026, the supplementary routine was released on June 12, 2026, and the exam ran from July 21 to July 28, 2026, in a morning session from 11:45 AM to 3:00 PM. The 2027 cycle is projected to follow the same pattern. The full event timeline below is based on the 2026 reference cycle.

Event 2027 Expected Date 2026 Actual Date (Reference)
Madhyamik 2027 Main Exam February – March 2027 February 2026
Madhyamik 2027 Result Declaration May 2027 May 8, 2026 (at wbresults.nic.in)
Supplementary Routine Release June 2027 June 12, 2026 (at wbbse.wb.gov.in)
School Application Submission Deadline June 2027 June 25, 2026
Supplementary Admit Card Distribution July 2027 (~1 week before exam) July 14, 2026
WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027 July 2027 July 21 – July 28, 2026
Supplementary Exam Result 2027 September – October 2027 August – September 2026

Note: All 2027 dates are projected estimates based on the 2026 cycle and are subject to revision. The exam timing is expected to follow the 2026 pattern: 15 minutes of reading time from 11:45 AM to 12:00 PM, followed by 3 hours of writing until 3:00 PM. Monitor wbbse.wb.gov.in for the official 2027 supplementary notification.

WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Admit Card 2027

The WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Admit Card 2027 will be distributed approximately one week before the exam date. Unlike most national board exams, WBBSE does not offer individual online download of the supplementary admit card — your school collects the printed admit cards from the WBBSE regional office and hands them to eligible students directly. In 2026, admit cards were distributed on July 14 for an exam beginning July 21. The 2027 admit card is expected by mid-July 2027.

  • Regular Students: Your school collects printed admit cards from the WBBSE regional office and distributes them to you directly. If you have not received yours within three days of the scheduled distribution date, contact your school’s examination coordinator immediately.
  • Private Candidates: Private students registered for the Madhyamik exam must contact their designated examination centre school to collect their admit card. Check wbbse.wb.gov.in for any specific guidance issued for private candidates in the supplementary cycle.

The admit card carries your name, roll number, registration number, the subject(s) in which you are appearing, your exam centre address, and the full exam schedule. You must carry a valid government-issued photo ID (Aadhaar card, school ID, or voter ID) alongside your admit card on exam day.

Where are WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exams held?

The WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam is conducted at designated government and government-aided school centres across West Bengal — the same network used for the main Madhyamik Pariksha. Your specific exam centre is printed on your admit card. WBBSE does not permit centre-change requests for the supplementary exam. Students outside West Bengal or in remote districts must contact their WBBSE regional office for centre-related instructions well before the exam.

WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam Syllabus

The WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027 follows the same complete syllabus as the main Madhyamik Pariksha 2027. WBBSE does not publish a reduced or separate syllabus for the compartment exam. You sit only for the subject(s) you failed, but you are tested on the full course content of those subjects. The official Madhyamik 2027 syllabus on wbbse.wb.gov.in is the only syllabus document you need — no supplementary-specific revision is released.

WBBSE Madhyamik covers seven compulsory subjects: First Language, Second Language (English), History & Environment, Geography & Environment, Life Science & Environment, Physical Science & Environment, and Mathematics. Students may additionally have an elective/optional subject. The compartment exam covers only the specific subject(s) in which you failed the main exam.

WBBSE Madhyamik Subject Syllabus Resource
First Language (Bengali / Hindi / Nepali / Urdu / Santhali / Odia / Telugu / Gurmukhi) Download from WBBSE Official Website
Second Language (English) Download from WBBSE Official Website
History & Environment Download from WBBSE Official Website
Geography & Environment Download from WBBSE Official Website
Life Science & Environment Download from WBBSE Official Website
Physical Science & Environment Download from WBBSE Official Website
Mathematics Download from WBBSE Official Website

WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam Pattern 2027

The WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027 follows the same question paper format and mark distribution as the main Madhyamik Pariksha. Each subject paper carries 90 marks for the written theory exam, with 10 marks for internal assessment that are taken from your main exam score and carried forward — you do not re-sit the internal component. The theory paper duration is 3 hours 15 minutes: 15 minutes of mandatory reading time (11:45 AM to 12:00 PM) followed by 3 hours of writing (12:00 PM to 3:00 PM). The exam is conducted entirely in offline (pen-and-paper) mode.

Subject Theory Marks Internal Assessment Total Marks Types of Questions
First Language 90 10 (from main exam) 100 MCQ, Short Answer, Long Answer, Composition / Essay
Second Language (English) 90 10 (from main exam) 100 Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Writing, Composition
History & Environment 90 10 (from main exam) 100 MCQ, Short Answer, Source-based, Analytical / Descriptive
Geography & Environment 90 10 (from main exam) 100 MCQ, Map-based Questions, Short Answer, Long Answer
Life Science & Environment 90 10 (from main exam) 100 MCQ, Short Answer, Diagram-based, Long Answer
Physical Science & Environment 90 10 (from main exam) 100 MCQ, Numerical Problems, Short Answer, Long Answer
Mathematics 90 10 (from main exam) 100 MCQ, Short Answer, Problem-Solving, Long Answer, Construction

WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam 2027 Highlights

Feature Details
Exam Name WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary / Compartment Exam 2027
Conducting Body West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE)
Official Website wbbse.wb.gov.in
Exam Mode Offline (Pen and Paper)
Exam Timing (Expected) 11:45 AM – 3:00 PM (based on 2026 pattern)
Total Duration 3 hours 15 minutes (15 min reading + 3 hours writing)
Theory Marks per Subject 90 marks (written theory paper re-sat in supplementary)
Internal Assessment 10 marks (carried forward from main exam — not re-sat)
Minimum Passing in Theory 27 out of 90 in the written theory paper per subject
Subjects Covered Only subject(s) in which the student failed the Madhyamik 2027 main exam
Result Portal wbresults.nic.in

Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions PDF

Practising previous year WBBSE Madhyamik question papers is the most efficient preparation strategy for the supplementary exam. These papers reveal recurring question structures, mark-distribution patterns across topics, and the types of questions — MCQ, short answer, long answer, numericals — that appear consistently. Since the supplementary exam paper is identical in pattern to the main exam, the last three years of main exam papers are directly relevant preparation material.

WBBSE Madhyamik Question Paper Access
WBBSE Madhyamik Question Papers 2026 (All Subjects) Download from WBBSE Official Website
WBBSE Madhyamik Question Papers 2025 (All Subjects) Download from WBBSE Official Website
WBBSE Madhyamik Question Papers 2024 (All Subjects) Download from WBBSE Official Website
WBBSE Madhyamik Question Papers 2023 (All Subjects) Download from WBBSE Official Website
WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Question Papers 2026 Download from WBBSE Official Website

How to use previous year papers effectively for compartment exam preparation?

Solve each paper under strict timed conditions: 3 hours for the theory portion. Focus only on the subject(s) you failed in the main exam rather than revising everything. Map which chapters produced questions across consecutive years — those carry high weight and deserve most of your revision time. For Mathematics and Physical Science, working through numericals from the last five years of main and supplementary papers builds the procedural fluency the 3-hour paper demands. Cross-check your answers against WBBSE answer keys published on the official website to understand how marks are allocated in long-answer sections.

WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam Eligibility Criteria 2027

Eligibility for the WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027 is based entirely on your result in the main Madhyamik Pariksha 2027. Only students who fail in one or two subjects are eligible for the July supplementary; failing three or more subjects disqualifies you from the supplementary route, and you must reappear as a compartmental candidate in the Madhyamik 2028 main exam.

Students who were absent (without a valid documented reason) in three or more subjects, or who were disqualified for malpractice or use of unfair means in the main exam, are not eligible. Students absent with valid medical documentation in 1–2 subjects may be granted supplementary eligibility at WBBSE’s discretion, subject to the school submitting supporting documentation to the board.

Criteria Details Key Insights
Number of Subjects Failed Failed in 1 or 2 subjects in Madhyamik 2027 main exam Failing 3+ subjects means reappearing in Madhyamik 2028 main exam — the July supplementary is not available to them
Exam Appeared In Must have sat for WBBSE Madhyamik 2027 as a regular or compartmental candidate Students absent without a valid documented reason are not eligible
Application Channel Apply only through your school; the school submits the form and fee to WBBSE Direct applications to WBBSE are not accepted — your school is the only gateway
Passing Criterion (Supplementary) Minimum 27 out of 90 marks in the written theory paper per subject Internal assessment marks from the main exam are carried forward and added to the supplementary theory score; the theory paper is the only component re-sat
Age Limit No separate age limit for the supplementary exam Same age criteria as the main Madhyamik exam apply
Attempt Structure One supplementary attempt per annual cycle; if failed, reappear in the next Madhyamik main exam as a compartmental candidate No lifetime cap on total attempts — students can appear annually until all subjects are cleared

What is the rule of the compartment exam in WBBSE Madhyamik?

  • Regular Students: Students appearing in Madhyamik for the first time who fail in 1–2 subjects are eligible for the July supplementary in the same year. They do not need to re-enrol or repeat the full academic year.
  • Compartmental Candidates: Students who failed the supplementary in a previous cycle and are reappearing for only their failed subject(s) in the next Madhyamik main exam. They sit alongside the regular batch for those specific subjects and their internal marks from an earlier main exam cycle are used.
  • Students Failing 3 or More Subjects: Not eligible for the July supplementary. They must reappear in the next year’s Madhyamik main exam (February–March 2028) for all failed subjects; once all subjects are cleared, the Madhyamik pass certificate is issued.

How many chances are given in WBBSE Madhyamik compartment?

WBBSE provides one supplementary exam attempt per annual cycle, held in July after the May result. If you fail the supplementary, you reappear in the next year’s Madhyamik main exam (February–March) as a compartmental student — sitting only for the subject(s) still pending. There is no lifetime cap on the number of attempts, so students receive a fresh opportunity every year until they clear all subjects and receive their Madhyamik pass certificate.

WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam: Attempt Structure

Attempt Expected Schedule Notes
Madhyamik 2027 Main Exam February – March 2027 All subjects; regular and compartmental candidates appear together
First Supplementary Attempt (2027) July 2027 Available only to students who failed 1–2 subjects in Madhyamik 2027 main exam
Second Attempt as Compartmental (in 2028 Main Exam) February – March 2028 Students who failed the July 2027 supplementary appear only for pending failed subjects alongside the 2028 regular batch
Subsequent Annual Attempts Every February – March Madhyamik exam No lifetime limit; students continue until all subjects are cleared and the pass certificate is issued

WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam Fee Structure

The WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam fee is paid through the school — students cannot pay directly to WBBSE. Based on the 2026 cycle, the fee was ₹200 per subject; students failing two subjects would pay ₹400 in total. The official 2027 fee will be published in the WBBSE supplementary notification expected in June 2027. Schools collect fees from eligible students and remit them to the board within the application deadline.

Candidate Category Fee per Subject Late Fee (Additional)
All Students — 1 Subject Failed ₹200 per subject (2026 confirmed; 2027 to be announced) To be announced by WBBSE for 2027
All Students — 2 Subjects Failed ₹400 total (₹200 × 2) (2026 confirmed; 2027 to be announced) To be announced by WBBSE for 2027

Note: The ₹200 per subject fee is confirmed for the 2026 supplementary cycle. The 2027 fee will be announced in the official WBBSE notification in June 2027. Contact your school administration once the routine is released for the confirmed 2027 fee. Fees once paid are typically non-refundable.

WBBSE Madhyamik Passing Marks Criteria 2027

For the WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027, the passing criterion applies to the written theory paper only: you must score a minimum of 27 marks out of 90 in the written theory paper of each subject you sit for. WBBSE does not apply an aggregate passing threshold for the supplementary exam — clearing the 27-mark theory minimum per subject is the sole requirement. Your internal assessment marks from the main exam are carried forward unchanged and added to your supplementary theory score to produce the final combined subject mark on your mark sheet.

For context, in the main Madhyamik exam the combined subject passing mark is 33 out of 100 (theory + internal combined). In the supplementary exam, the board isolates the written component and applies a 27/90 floor specifically to the re-sat theory paper — a threshold a student clears if they score around 30% on the written paper.

Subject Theory Marks (Re-sat) Internal Assessment (Carried Forward) Min. Passing (Theory) How Final Mark is Calculated
First Language 90 10 (from main exam) 27 Supplementary theory marks + carried internal marks = final subject mark
Second Language (English) 90 10 (from main exam) 27 Supplementary theory marks + carried internal marks = final subject mark
History & Environment 90 10 (from main exam) 27 Supplementary theory marks + carried internal marks = final subject mark
Geography & Environment 90 10 (from main exam) 27 Supplementary theory marks + carried internal marks = final subject mark
Life Science & Environment 90 10 (from main exam) 27 Supplementary theory marks + carried internal marks = final subject mark
Physical Science & Environment 90 10 (from main exam) 27 Supplementary theory marks + carried internal marks = final subject mark
Mathematics 90 10 (from main exam) 27 Supplementary theory marks + carried internal marks = final subject mark

Is 27 marks out of 90 a passing mark in the WBBSE Madhyamik supplementary theory paper?

Yes, 27 out of 90 is the minimum passing mark in the written theory paper for the WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam. The board applies this 30% theory floor specifically to the supplementary exam, separate from the main exam’s combined 33/100 subject passing criterion. Scoring exactly 27 in theory and having, say, 8 marks from your main exam’s internal assessment gives a combined subject mark of 35/100 — which falls in the D grade range and counts as a pass. The higher your theory score, the better the grade on the final mark sheet.

WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Passing Marks Quick Reference

Paper Component Total Marks WBBSE Minimum Required Notes
Theory Paper (Supplementary) 90 27 Re-sat in supplementary exam; 27 is the specific theory floor
Internal Assessment 10 Carried from main exam Not re-sat; score from the February–March main exam is locked in
Full Subject (Theory + Internal) 100 27 + carried internal marks Final subject mark determines letter grade on mark sheet

WBBSE Madhyamik Grading System

WBBSE uses a letter grade system to report student performance in the Madhyamik result. The highest grade is AA, awarded to students scoring 90 marks or above out of 100 in a subject; the same letter grade scale applies to marks computed from the supplementary exam (supplementary theory score + carried internal marks). Divisions (First, Second, Third) are calculated based on aggregate marks across all subjects in the full Madhyamik result.

Letter Grade Marks Range (out of 100) Performance Level
AA 90 – 100 Outstanding
A+ 80 – 89 Excellent
A 70 – 79 Very Good
B+ 60 – 69 Good
B 50 – 59 Above Average
C+ 40 – 49 Average
C 35 – 39 Satisfactory
D 30 – 34 Pass
E 25 – 29 Eligible for Supplementary (in 1–2 subjects)
F Below 25 Fail (must reappear in full subject next year)

WBBSE Madhyamik Division System:

Division Aggregate Marks Approximate Percentage
First Division with Distinction 600 and above (out of 800) 75% and above
First Division 480 – 599 60% – 74.9%
Second Division 360 – 479 45% – 59.9%
Third Division (Minimum Pass) 272 – 359 34% – 44.9%

Note: A student who clears the WBBSE supplementary exam will have “Pass (Compartmental)” noted on their final Madhyamik mark sheet. The letter grade assigned to the supplementary subject is calculated from the combined final subject mark (supplementary theory score + carried internal marks), so a stronger theory performance directly improves the grade shown on the certificate.

WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam FAQs

Ques. What is the WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam?

Ans. The WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam — also called the Compartment Exam — is a second-chance written examination conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for students who fail in one or two subjects in the main Madhyamik Pariksha (Class X). It allows them to clear those subjects within the same year without repeating the full academic year.

In 2026, the supplementary was held from July 21 to July 28, roughly six weeks after the May 8 result. The 2027 supplementary exam is expected to follow the same timeline in July 2027.

Ques. Who is eligible for the WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam 2027?

Ans. Students who fail in one or two subjects in the WBBSE Madhyamik 2027 main exam are eligible for the supplementary. Students who fail in three or more subjects are not eligible for the July supplementary — they must reappear as compartmental candidates in the next year’s Madhyamik main exam (February–March 2028), appearing only in the subjects they still need to clear.

Ques. When is the WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027?

Ans. The 2027 supplementary exam has not been scheduled yet — the main Madhyamik 2027 is expected in February–March 2027. Based on the 2026 cycle (routine released June 12, exam held July 21–28), the 2027 supplementary is expected in July 2027. WBBSE will publish the official schedule at wbbse.wb.gov.in after the Madhyamik 2027 result is declared in May 2027.

Ques. What is the fee for WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam 2027?

Ans. The official 2027 fee will be announced in the WBBSE supplementary notification (expected June 2027). Based on the 2026 cycle, the fee was ₹200 per subject — so a student failing two subjects paid ₹400 total. The fee is always paid through the school; direct payment to WBBSE is not accepted.

Ques. How do I apply for the WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027?

Ans. You cannot apply directly to WBBSE. Your school submits your application to the WBBSE regional office after the routine is released. Tell your school principal or exam coordinator about your intention to appear, submit the exam fee, and ensure your school processes the form before the school-level deadline (expected by late June 2027 based on 2026 pattern).

Ques. How do I get the WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Admit Card 2027?

Ans. The admit card is not available for individual online download. Your school collects printed admit cards from the WBBSE regional office and distributes them to eligible students approximately one week before the exam. In 2026, admit cards were distributed on July 14 for an exam beginning July 21. If you have not received yours within two days of the expected distribution date, contact your school exam coordinator immediately.

Ques. What is the minimum passing mark in the WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam?

Ans. You must score a minimum of 27 marks out of 90 in the written theory paper of each subject you appear for in the supplementary exam. Your internal assessment marks from the main exam are carried forward and added to your supplementary theory score to produce the final subject mark on your mark sheet. WBBSE does not apply an aggregate passing threshold for the supplementary — the 27/90 theory floor per subject is the sole criterion.

Ques. Is the syllabus different for the WBBSE Madhyamik compartment exam?

Ans. No. The WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam follows the same complete syllabus as the main Madhyamik Pariksha. There is no reduced or modified syllabus for the compartment exam. You are tested on the full course content for the subject(s) in which you appear. The same question paper pattern (MCQ, short answer, long answer, numericals) and time allocation (3 hours 15 minutes) also apply.

Ques. What happens if I fail the WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam 2027?

Ans. Failing the supplementary does not mean repeating the full year. You can reappear in the next Madhyamik main exam (February–March 2028) as a compartmental candidate for only the failed subject(s). You sit alongside the regular 2028 batch for those specific papers, with no lifetime limit on the number of attempts.

Ques. Does passing the WBBSE compartment exam affect my division or letter grade?

Ans. Yes. Your supplementary theory marks plus the internal marks carried from the main exam produce a combined final mark for the subject, and your letter grade is assigned from that combined mark. Your mark sheet shows “Pass (Compartmental)” as the exam status. A higher theory score in the supplementary directly improves your letter grade for that subject — and a better grade can lift your overall aggregate into a higher division (Second to First Division, for example).

Disclaimer: The information on this page about WBBSE Madhyamik Compartment Exam 2027 is based on official WBBSE notifications and confirmed data from the 2026 supplementary cycle. Since the 2027 exam cycle is yet to begin (as of September 2026), all 2027 dates, fees, and schedules are projected estimates subject to revision by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education. Treat only WBBSE-issued notifications at wbbse.wb.gov.in as authoritative for the 2027 cycle.