Madhyamik Scrutiny 2026: The West Bengal Board of Secondary Education (WBBSE) has announced the Madhyamik 2026 results. If you have doubts about your marks, the Board has issued detailed guidelines for Post Publication Scrutiny (PPS), Post Publication Review (PPR), and obtaining certified copies of answer scripts under the RTI Act[cite: 6, 93]. Here is a complete guide on how, when, and where to apply for these services.
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Rules for Madhyamik Scrutiny (PPS) and Review (PPR)
Candidates wishing to re-evaluate their marks must apply online exclusively through their respective schools[cite: 93, 107]. Individual online or manual applications will not be accepted by the Board[cite: 105, 106].
- Eligibility: Successful candidates can apply for PPS, which is limited to scrutiny and re-totaling[cite: 99, 104]. Unsuccessful candidates can apply for PPR, where the specific answer script will be re-assessed[cite: 100, 104].
- Application Fees: The required fee is ₹80 per subject for PPS [cite: 99] and ₹100 per subject for PPR[cite: 100]. Schools may charge an additional ₹5 per candidate in cash to cover incidental expenses[cite: 101].
- Important Dates: The online application window at wbbsedata.com runs from 4 PM on May 8, 2026, to midnight on May 22, 2026[cite: 94]. No applications will be entertained after May 22, 2026[cite: 108].
- Application Process: Students must submit a plain paper application to their Head of Institution specifying their Name, Roll No, and desired subjects, along with a photocopy of the Marksheet and the required cash fees[cite: 102].
Procedure to Get Certified Copies via RTI Act
If a candidate wishes to physically view their evaluated answer script, they can apply for a certified copy under the RTI Act, 2005[cite: 6, 30].
- Application Deadline: Applications must reach the respective Regional Office within 75 days of the result publication, which is strictly by July 23, 2026[cite: 27, 28].
- Fees and Payment: A court fee of ₹10 is required with the application[cite: 51]. Additionally, a processing fee of ₹2 per page must be deposited by the candidate via a challan at the Board’s office[cite: 32, 33, 34]. Candidates belonging to the B.P.L. category are exempt from application fees but must provide a self-attested photocopy of a supporting B.P.L. certificate[cite: 41, 42, 43].
- Required Documents: Applications must include a self-attested photocopy of the Marksheet, a contact number, and an email ID[cite: 29, 40]. The certified copy will only be handed to the candidate or their natural/legal guardian upon showing proper identification documents[cite: 30].
- PPS/PPR Dependency: If you have already applied for PPS or PPR, your RTI application can only be processed after the publication of the PPS/PPR results[cite: 37]. Note that an RTI application is solely for collecting the copy and has no connection to re-evaluation[cite: 38, 39].
Actionable Insights for Candidates
- Act Quickly: Submit your PPS/PPR requests to your school well before the May 22, 2026 deadline to ensure the school has ample time to process the online entry[cite: 94, 108].
- Understand the Scope: Choose PPS if you passed but want re-totaling [cite: 99, 104], and select PPR if you failed and want a full reassessment[cite: 100, 104]. If you only want to view your sheet without re-evaluating, opt for RTI[cite: 38, 39].
- Free Rectification: If you find a totaling error or an unmarked answer in your RTI certified copy, you can apply for free rectification within 15 days of receiving the script[cite: 44].
