WBCHSE dismisses ‘fake claims’ circulating on social media to scrap semester exams

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has dismissed claims circulating on social media regarding the scrapping of the semester exams for higher secondary students. The council has advised students, parents, and school officials not to be misled by fake rumours.

As PTI reports, a fake circular dated April 1, with the council’s name and logo, said that the proposed semester system for HS exams 2027 has been withdrawn and students will continue under the “old annual system”.

The circular also instructed schools to follow the "old syllabus and pattern." A senior official of the WBCHSE has clarified that no such decision had been taken, and the notification is fake.

"We categorically state that the notice circulated on social media is fake and has not been issued by the council. Students, guardians, and schools are advised not to be misled by such misinformation," the senior WBCHSE official said.

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WBCHSE lodges FIR over fake notice

The council has lodged an FIR against those responsible for creating and circulating the fake notice on social media. WBCHSE urged stakeholders to only rely on official communication issued through its authorised channel, such as the website, for any updates regarding the HS exams 2027.

"The circulation of such fabricated documents is a matter of concern as it creates unnecessary confusion among students. We have filed an FIR, and appropriate legal action will follow," the official added.

HS Curriculum 2026-27: New subjects

Recently, the council has introduced contemporary and skill-oriented subjects aligned with current academic and industry trends. WBCHSE has decided to introduce subjects under two streams, including Council Assisted Courses (CAC) and Council Taught Courses (CTC).

The council stated that while the primary mode of instruction will be online, district-level offline classes may also be conducted if required. Schools will be permitted to apply for offering these subjects based on the prescribed criteria