WB 12th Result 2026 Out

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has officially announced the West Bengal Class 12 Higher Secondary (HS) Examination Results 2026. Council officials unveiled the performance metrics during an official press conference held at Vidyasagar Bhavan in Salt Lake, Kolkata.

Out of approximately 6.26 lakh students who appeared for the Uchch Madhyamik exams this year, an impressive 5.71 lakh students successfully cleared the papers, marking an overall pass percentage of 91.23%. This marks the highest overall success rate for the West Bengal board in the last three years.

Key Highlights & Statistical Overview

Demographic & Stream Performance Analysis

The 2026 data shows clear trends across gender divisions and academic streams, with the Science department nearly reaching a perfect score:

• Gender Dynamics: Female participation saw a major surge this year, with 63,000 more girls appearing than boys. Girls also recorded a higher success rate at 92.47% (3,20,000 passed out of 3,46,000) compared to boys, who registered a pass percentage of 89.71% (2,51,000 passed out of 2,79,000).
• Stream Performance:
  • Science: Recorded a massive, near-perfect pass percentage of 99.19%. Out of 1,11,288 candidates, 1,10,383 passed. Over 3,600 Science students earned the highest A++ grade.
  • Commerce: Registered a highly competitive pass percentage of 93.67% (35,285 students passing out of 37,671).
  • Arts: Stood at a pass percentage of 89.19% (4,25,687 students passing out of 4,77,299).

Meet the WBCHSE 10th Toppers (2026)

The official state merit list features 64 students locking down positions within the Top 10 ranks.

• Rank 1: Adrito Pal from RKM Residential College, Narendrapur, clinched the sole first position across West Bengal by scoring 496 out of 500 marks (99.2%).
• Rank 2 (Tie): Jishnu Kundu (RKM Vidyapith, Purulia), Ritabrata Nath (RKM Narendrapur), and Oitijjha (RKM Narendrapur) shared the second rank with a score of 495 marks (99%).
• Rank 3: Shared by five students—including Debapriya Majhi and Tanmoy Mandal—scoring 494 marks (98.8%).
• First Female Topper: Megha Majumdar from Serampore, Hooghly, secured Rank 5 in the state with 492 marks (98.4%).

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Check West Bengal HS Result Online

To maintain data privacy, WBCHSE has confirmed that no name-based searches are allowed. Students must use their exam credentials.

Method 1: Via Official WBCHSE Portals

1. Visit the Official Result Page: Go to wbresults.nic.in or wbchse.wb.gov.in.
2. Select the Link: Click on the active link labeled “West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education Examination – 2026”.
3. Log In: Enter your Roll Number and Registration Number.
4. View Scorecard: Click “Submit”. Your provisional statement of marks will be displayed on-screen. Download the PDF version for reference.

Method 2: Via Mobile SMS Service (Offline Gateway)

If official websites experience severe lag due to high traffic, you can retrieve your score via text message:

1. Open your default mobile SMS app.
2. Type a message format: WB12 <space> RollNumber (e.g., WB12 123456N).
3. Send it to 5676750 or 58888. Your subject-wise grades will be sent directly to your inbox.

Security Features & Passing Criteria

To prevent forgery and make online background verification seamless for higher education applications, the 2026 digital marksheets now feature an embedded QR code. This allows universities to instantly scan and verify the legitimacy of academic certificates.

• Passing Score: Students must secure a minimum of 33% marks in each compulsory subject (both theory and practical components evaluated independently) to be declared successful.

What’s Next? Marksheet Collection & Tatkal Rechecking

• Physical Documents: The online results are strictly provisional. Students must collect their original, physical marksheets and certificates from their respective high schools. Distribution centers across districts will pass these to institutional heads starting this week.
• Tatkal PPS/PPR Scrutiny: Students who are unsatisfied with their calculated board evaluation can apply for Post Publication Scrutiny (PPS) or Post Publication Review (PPR). For those fast-tracking college applications, WBCHSE offers a Tatkal Rechecking facility, which processes applications and returns verified updated results within 7 working days.