Based on 2025 Madhyamik results, approximately 1.32 lakh students failed the main exam — those who failed in one or two subjects only are eligible for WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary 2026, scheduled on July 4, 2026.
The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) conducts the Madhyamik Supplementary exam each year to give eligible Class 10 students a second attempt at subjects they did not clear in the main examination. With the main Madhyamik pass rate holding steady between 86.15% and 86.60% across 2022–2025, roughly 95,000 to 1.48 lakh students fall short each year. Of these, only those who failed in exactly one or two subjects qualify for the supplementary route on July 4, 2026.
- WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary 2026 exam date: July 4, 2026
- Eligible students: those who failed in one or two subjects only in Madhyamik 2026
- Total students who failed Madhyamik 2025 (upper bound for eligible pool): approximately 1,32,350
- Main Madhyamik pass rate (2022–2025): consistently 86.15% to 86.60%
- Students who appeared in Madhyamik 2025: 9,84,753
- Official portal: wbbse.wb.gov.in
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About WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary Exam
The WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary exam is a compartmental examination conducted by the West Bengal Board of Secondary Education for Class 10 students who narrowly missed passing in one or two subjects in the main annual exam. The 2026 supplementary exam is scheduled for July 4, 2026. The paper follows the same syllabus, pattern, and marking scheme as the main Madhyamik examination.
Clearing the supplementary exam means the student is treated as having passed the full Madhyamik examination, allowing them to enrol in Class 11 without losing an academic year. Students who failed in three or more subjects in the main exam are not eligible and must re-sit the entire Madhyamik in the next annual cycle.
Year-Wise Madhyamik Results and Failure Data
The pool of students eligible for the Madhyamik Supplementary is drawn directly from those who fail the main exam. The main Madhyamik pass rate has been remarkably stable at around 86% every year from 2022 to 2025, meaning approximately 13–14% of students do not pass. The table below presents verified year-wise data sourced from WBBSE results announcements.
| Year | Students Appeared | Students Passed | Pass % | Students Failed (Approx) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 9,84,753 | ~8,52,400 | 86.56% | ~1,32,350 |
| 2024 | 9,12,598 | 7,64,252 | 86.31% | ~1,48,346 |
| 2023 | 6,82,321 | ~5,87,750 | 86.15% | ~94,571 |
| 2022 | 10,98,775 | ~9,51,500 | 86.60% | ~1,47,275 |
| 2021 | 10,79,749 | 10,79,749 | 100% (COVID) | 0 (alternate assessment, no physical exam) |
The 2023 appeared count is lower because WBBSE revised registration norms post-COVID, normalising the student base. The 2021 results were declared using an alternate assessment scheme; no physical exam was held and all registered students were promoted, making that year ineligible for supplementary comparison.
Students Eligible for Supplementary: Year-Wise View
Of those who fail the main Madhyamik exam each year, only students who failed in one or two subjects are eligible for the supplementary exam. This makes the supplementary pool a strict subset of the total failure count. WBBSE does not publicly publish the exact supplementary enrolment figure, but the total failure data provides the ceiling for each cycle.
| Year | Total Failed in Main Exam (Approx) | Supplementary Eligibility Rule |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ~1,32,350 | Failed in 1 or 2 subjects only |
| 2024 | ~1,48,346 | Failed in 1 or 2 subjects only |
| 2023 | ~94,571 | Failed in 1 or 2 subjects only |
| 2022 | ~1,47,275 | Failed in 1 or 2 subjects only |
| 2021 | N/A | No supplementary held (COVID year) |
Across 2022–2025, the total number of students who failed the main Madhyamik ranged from roughly 94,000 to 1.48 lakh per year. The actual supplementary registration is smaller, since students failing in three or more subjects are excluded. For the 2026 supplementary exam, the eligible student pool is drawn from the 2026 main exam results, which WBBSE declares before July.
Eligibility Criteria for Madhyamik Supplementary 2026
WBBSE has set clear rules for who may sit for the Madhyamik Supplementary 2026. Students must satisfy all the conditions below:
- Must have appeared in the WBBSE Madhyamik 2026 main examination
- Must have failed in a maximum of two subjects and passed all remaining subjects
- The minimum passing mark per subject is 34% (Grade C) in theory and in aggregate
- Must submit the supplementary application form within the deadline as notified by WBBSE
- Must pay the applicable supplementary exam fee through the designated official channel
- Students appear only in the subject(s) they failed — subjects already cleared are not re-examined
Students who failed in three or more subjects are not eligible for the supplementary exam and must re-register for all subjects in the next full Madhyamik annual cycle.
Expected Supplementary Registration for 2026
Using 2025 as the base year, approximately 1.32 lakh students failed the main Madhyamik exam. The 2026 supplementary registration will be a subset of the equivalent 2026 failure count, which is expected to be in a similar range given the stable pass rate trend. Based on previous year trends, the 2026 supplementary exam is expected to see tens of thousands to over one lakh students — the precise figure depends on how many of this year’s failures are concentrated in just one or two papers.
| Detail | Data |
|---|---|
| Madhyamik 2025 students appeared | 9,84,753 |
| Madhyamik 2025 pass rate | 86.56% |
| Students who failed in Madhyamik 2025 (approx) | ~1,32,350 |
| Supplementary 2026 exam date | July 4, 2026 |
| Supplementary eligibility rule | Failed in 1 or 2 subjects only |
| Expected supplementary registrations 2026 | Subset of ~1.32 lakh (exact figure to be notified by WBBSE) |
The official supplementary timetable, application window, admit card dates, and final registration count will be published on wbbse.wb.gov.in after the 2026 Madhyamik main results are declared.
WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary 2026 FAQs
Ques. How many students are expected to appear for WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary 2026?
Ans. Based on 2025 Madhyamik results, approximately 1.32 lakh students failed the main exam. The 2026 supplementary registrations will be a subset of the equivalent 2026 failure count — only those who failed in exactly one or two subjects are eligible. WBBSE will publish the official count after the registration window closes.
Ques. What is the year-wise pass rate trend for the main WBBSE Madhyamik exam?
Ans. The WBBSE Madhyamik pass rate has been highly consistent from 2022 to 2025, ranging between 86.15% (2023) and 86.60% (2022). Approximately 13–14% of students who appear fail the exam in any given year.
Ques. Who is eligible for WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary 2026?
Ans. Students who appeared in the 2026 Madhyamik main exam and failed in one or two subjects (not three or more) are eligible. They appear only in the failed subject(s) — subjects already passed are not re-examined.
Ques. When is WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary 2026?
Ans. WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary 2026 is scheduled for July 4, 2026. Students should check wbbse.wb.gov.in regularly for the complete timetable, admit card download dates, and any schedule updates.
Ques. What happens if a student fails in three or more subjects in Madhyamik?
Ans. Students who failed in three or more subjects in the main Madhyamik exam are not eligible for the supplementary exam. They must re-register for the full Madhyamik examination in the next regular annual cycle.
Ques. Where are official WBBSE Madhyamik Supplementary 2026 notifications published?
Ans. All official notifications — including the supplementary timetable, registration notice, admit card, and results — are published on the WBBSE official website at wbbse.wb.gov.in.
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