Error crept into West Bengal Class 12 question paper during proof-reading: Education board

West Bengal Class 12 Bengali question paper mentioned 'IAS' instead of 'ICS' in a question on essay on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.

Top Engineering Colleges in West Bengal

This e-book contains information regarding 50 top most B.Tech colleges in West Bengal as well as Ranking of colleges, courses offered, their tentative fees etc.

Download EBook
West Bengal 12th board exam

Press Trust of India | March 15, 2023 | 11:24 PM IST

KOLKATA : A day after a gaffe in the first-language Bengali question paper for Class 12 board examinees triggered outrage, the West Bengal Council of Higher Education on Wednesday said that the mistake crept into the paper during proof-reading, and the original one did not carry the misinformation.

In one of the questions, candidates were told to pen an essay on Netaji Subash Chandra Bose keeping four points in mind, one of which was his ICS exam clearance. The paper, however, mentioned 'IAS' instead of 'ICS', drawing the wrath of a section of students, their parents and also educationists. Exam for aspiring civil servants was known as ICS before Independence.

Also Read | Waiting a decade for teaching jobs: How West Bengal’s teacher recruitment scam blew up

Council President Chiranjib Bhattacharya told PTI, "Our paper-setter had originally mentioned ICS in the paper, which was inadvertently changed to IAS by proof readers. It was not deliberate on their part. They were not aware that IAS was known as ICS in British-ruled India."

Educationist Pabitra Sarkar described the mistake as "a serious lapse on part of authorities". Sarkar, a former vice chancellor, said, "The entire development reflects poorly on the education system. "I wonder if the council has done away with the role of moderator who takes a final look at the paper before it is sent for printing," he added.

Follow us for the latest education news on colleges and universities, admission, courses, exams, research, education policies, study abroad and more..

To get in touch, write to us at news@careers360.com.