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The Assam State School Education Board (ASSEB) has unveiled a series of sweeping reforms aimed at restructuring the state’s school education framework, shortly after declaring the Higher Secondary (HS) examination results on Tuesday. Addressing the media, ASSEB Chairman R C Jain said the board is considering withdrawing affiliation from 49 schools that have consistently recorded poor academic performance.

 

The board expressed concern over declining results, noting that 102 government schools and 207 private institutions performed poorly in the HSLC examinations. Officials indicated that stricter monitoring and corrective measures would be implemented to address these gaps.

 

ASSEB also announced that the existing format of vocational examinations will be phased out after this year. A redesigned model focusing on skill-based education is currently in the pipeline, reflecting a broader push to integrate vocational training into mainstream academics.

 

Students seeking re-evaluation of their answer scripts will be allowed to apply within the next two days, as the board prepares to open the re-checking process.

 

 

In a significant policy shift, students failing in more than two subjects will no longer be eligible for compartmental examinations. Such candidates will be required to seek fresh admission. However, those who pass individual subjects will receive skill certificates, aligning with the board’s emphasis on competency-based education.

 

Aligning with national standards set by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), ASSEB has made it mandatory for students to secure a minimum of 33 per cent in each subject to pass. For those who fail, the re-admission portal is expected to open within two weeks.

 

From 2027, the higher secondary system will be streamlined into three core streams—Arts, Science, and Commerce. Subjects will be grouped into three categories, with Arts students required to opt for at least one skill-based subject from Group C, making skill education partially compulsory.

 

Additionally, General Studies will become a mandatory subject across all streams.

 

ASSEB has urged educational institutions across the state to adopt these reforms effectively and adhere to the updated academic standards as part of a broader effort to improve educational outcomes.