Kolkata Police Launches Helpline for Madhyamik Examinees; Exams Begin Monday

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News18•31-01-2026, 10:39
Kolkata Police Launches Helpline for Madhyamik Examinees; Exams Begin Monday
- •Kolkata Police has introduced a special helpline (9432610039) for Madhyamik examinees facing emergencies during the upcoming exams.
- •The Madhyamik examination for 2026 commences on Monday, with a total of 9,71,340 students appearing, an increase of two lakh from last year.
- •Exams will run from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM daily, starting February 2nd and concluding on the 12th, across 2,682 schools.
- •The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education has increased funds for schools conducting exams and verified 27,783 examinee certificates.
- •Concerns were raised as 954 schools failed to submit forms on time; the Board emphasized smooth conduct despite Election Commission's non-response on hearing centers.
Why It Matters: Kolkata Police launched a helpline for Madhyamik examinees as exams begin, with increased student numbers.
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