Madhyamik 2027 Pattern Overview

The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) conducts the Madhyamik Pariksha (Class 10) with a standard pattern every year. For the 2027 batch, the evaluation relies on a combination of a Written Examination and an Internal Assessment/Project.

Key Highlights for 2027

  • Total Subjects: 7 Compulsory Subjects
  • Total Marks: 700 (100 Marks per Subject)
  • Evaluation Mode: 90 Marks (Written Theory) + 10 Marks (Internal Formative Evaluation)
  • Exam Duration: 3 Hours + 15 Minutes (Reading time) per paper.

Subject-wise Marks Distribution

Below is the complete breakdown of marks for all compulsory subjects under the West Bengal Board syllabus.

Subject Name Written Exam (Theory) Internal / Project Total Marks
First Language (Bengali/Hindi/etc.) 90 10 100
Second Language (English) 90 10 100
Mathematics (গণিত) 90 10 100
Physical Science (ভৌতবিজ্ঞান) 90 10 100
Life Science (জীবন বিজ্ঞান) 90 10 100
History (ইতিহাস) 90 10 100
Geography (ভূগোল) 90 10 100
Grand Total 630 70 700

Passing Marks & Grading System

Passing Criteria: To successfully pass the Madhyamik 2027 examinations, a student is required to score a minimum of 25% marks in every subject. This includes both the written exam and internal marks combined (i.e., minimum 25 out of 100 in each subject). The minimum overall aggregate required to pass is 175 out of 700.

WBBSE Grading Scale

Marks Range Grade Remarks
90 - 100 AA Outstanding
80 - 89 A+ Excellent
60 - 79 A Very Good
45 - 59 B+ Good
35 - 44 B Satisfactory
25 - 34 C Marginal / Passed
Below 25 D Disqualified / Fail

Frequently Asked Questions

No, there is strictly no negative marking for incorrect answers in the WBBSE Madhyamik exams. Students are encouraged to attempt all questions.

The 10 internal marks (Continuous and Comprehensive Evaluation) are given by your respective school teachers. It is based on project work, assignments, attendance, and overall behavior submitted before the board exams.

No. While a student can choose an additional/optional elective subject, its marks are generally not added to the grand total (700) for calculating the final passing division, unless specific Board rules substitute a failed compulsory subject with the elective (which rarely applies in modern grading).