West Bengal HS 3rd semester physics exam on September 28: full marks 35

Class 12 students in West Bengal are set to appear for the Higher Secondary 3rd Semester Physics Examination 2026-27 on September 28, 2026. The examination, conducted by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE), will be held in offline mode from 11 am to 12:30 pm.

This examination is a crucial component of the semester-based structure for the Higher Secondary Examination, assessing students on Physics topics covered in the third semester of the 2026-27 academic year. The theory paper for Physics in Higher Secondary carries a total of 70 marks, with 35 marks allocated to the third semester and 35 marks to the fourth semester, along with 30 marks for practicals.

Examination Structure and Syllabus

The 3rd Semester Physics examination will be an objective assessment, featuring Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) that students will answer on OMR sheets. The exam has a duration of 1 hour 30 minutes and carries a total of 35 marks. Each question in the examination is designed to carry 1 mark.

The syllabus for this examination covers five key units: Electrostatics, Current Electricity, Magnetic Effects of Current and Magnetism, Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current, and Electromagnetic Waves. The distribution of marks across these units is specified by the WBCHSE.

Key Dates and Upcoming Academic Schedule

Following the Semester III examination, the results are scheduled to be released by the second week of November 2026. Concurrently, Semester IV classes are slated to commence from October 2026, indicating a swift transition for students.

Further academic milestones include the enrolment period for Semester IV and supplementary examinations, which will take place from December 2 to December 23, 2026. The admit cards for Semester IV are scheduled for release on January 13, 2027, with practical and project examinations set to occur between January 22 and February 13, 2027. The overall Higher Secondary Result for 2027 will be announced at a later date, as per WBCHSE notifications.

Accessing Question Papers and Answer Keys

The West Bengal HS 3rd Sem Physics Question Paper 2026-27 PDF, along with its answer key, will be made available after the examination concludes. Students can access these resources to review their performance and understand the correct solutions. For practice, students can also download the West Bengal HS 3rd Semester Physics question paper from 2025.

The West Bengal Board Exams 2027 require students to adhere to the examination schedule, syllabus, application formalities, and result updates issued by both the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) and the WBCHSE. All official updates and routines are available on the WBCHSE official portal, wbchse.wb.gov.in.

Further reading

• West Bengal Class 12 Semester 3 board exams 2027 begin tomorrow; check revised timetable
• West Bengal NEET Counselling 2026 Round 2 Seat Allotment Result on September 15
• West Bengal AYUSH UG Counselling 2026 Registration Begins September 17 at wbmcc.nic.in
• Apply for PGD Travel & Tourism 2026 admissions in West Bengal now
• Apply for Ph.D. programs for the 2026 academic year in West Bengal

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