West Bengal Adopts Semester System for Class 12 Exams

In a significant curriculum shift, West Bengal launched its first semester-based Class 12 board exams, welcoming over 6.6 lakh candidates. Notably, over half of them are girls, taking part in this landmark educational event.

The examinations, endorsed by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, commenced on Monday and will proceed until August 22. This new assessment approach aligns with the state's updated education policy, aiming to enhance cognitive skills through multiple-choice questions while sustaining students' writing capabilities.

Chiranjib Bhattacharya, the council's president, emphasized strict examination protocols to ensure integrity, with 122 centres labelled as 'sensitive'. Electronic devices are banned to uphold fairness across the 2,106 examination centres. The move away from the longstanding annual system intends to equip students with a balanced set of skills for future challenges.