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Regional Centre for West Bengal
Darjeeling and Siliguri go to NIOS Regional Centre Gangtok. The rest of West Bengal, plus the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, goes to Kolkata. The 2026-27 prospectus counts 258 active centres for the Kolkata office and 48 for Gangtok.
West Bengal NIOS centres in numbers
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS study-centre list showed 231 active listings in West Bengal, from 205 institutions in 24 districts as NIOS names them. 161 of these institutions are schools or colleges and 44 (21%) are linked to ITIs. Science is offered on 86 listings (37%), and 50 listings (22%) show a renewal date that is still current. The districts with the most listings are North 24 Pargana (22), Kolkata (21), West Medinipur (18), East Medinipur (18) and South 24 Parganas (17). By medium: Hindi and English (113); Hindi, English and Bengali (69); Bengali (29); English only (16); Urdu (3); Hindi, English and Sanskrit (1). Bengali medium is available at Secondary and as a Senior Secondary medium in 2026-27.
Board exam or NIOS in West Bengal
WBBSE and WBCHSE private and external options are the usual comparison with NIOS. Darjeeling students should note they come under Gangtok, not Kolkata.
District snapshot
District names are spelled as NIOS writes them. School-type and science figures come from the same list.
| District | Listings | School-type | Science |
|---|---|---|---|
| North 24 Pargana | 22 | 16 | 9 |
| Kolkata | 21 | 17 | 13 |
| West Medinipur | 18 | 14 | 5 |
| East Medinipur | 18 | 12 | 5 |
| South 24 Parganas | 17 | 11 | 5 |
| Hooghly | 15 | 12 | 5 |
| Birbhum | 14 | 7 | 8 |
| Howrah | 13 | 12 | 7 |
| Darjeeling | 13 | 10 | 5 |
| Murshidabad | 10 | 7 | 2 |
| Jalpaiguri | 9 | 9 | 5 |
| North Dinajpur | 9 | 6 | 2 |
| Paschim Bardhaman (Asansol–Durgapur) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Bankura | 8 | 4 | 3 |
| Nadia | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Purulia | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| Cooch Behar | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| South Dinajpur | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Malda | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Alipurduar | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| East Bardhaman | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Kalimpong | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Paschim Bardhaman (Asansol–Durgapur) | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Jhargram | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Source: official NIOS study-centre search, academic centres marked active, checked 8 October 2026. We never publish study-centre names or contacts.
Dates and how we help
Block 2 (2026-27) is open to 31 January 2027 without late fee. Exam seats: NIOS exam-centre tool. Prospectus: Academic Prospectus 2026-27. Every state: NIOS admission by state. SWOT is independent coaching in Pune (no branch in West Bengal): Basic ₹6,500, Premium ₹11,000, Pune classroom ₹12,500/subject/year, home tuition ₹750/hr. NIOS fees are paid to NIOS. Subjects: NIOS subjects.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form.
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Which NIOS Regional Centre handles West Bengal?
Kolkata for most of West Bengal; Gangtok for Darjeeling and Siliguri. The prospectus lists Gangtok without a public website.
How many active NIOS listings does West Bengal show?
On 8 October 2026 the official NIOS list showed 231 active listings in West Bengal, from 161 school-type institutions, with science on 86 listings.
Can I study in Bengali medium?
Bengali medium is available at Secondary and as a Senior Secondary medium in 2026-27.
Does SWOT have a centre in West Bengal?
No. We help online from Pune. Practicals stay at the NIOS study centre you choose.
Questions about NIOS in West Bengal?
Send your last marksheet and your district. We confirm your Regional Centre, stream and subjects, then file your form.
We’ll check eligibility, pick your subjects and file your form. WhatsApp +91 96370 79675
SWOT Academy, G-10 Ashoka Mall, Bund Garden Road, Sangamvadi, Pune 411001. Independent private coaching: we are not the NIOS board, not an NIOS Regional Centre and not an NIOS study centre. Admission is granted by NIOS on its official portal; NIOS fees are paid to NIOS.