Guwahati, April 28: The Assam State School Education Board on April 28 unveiled a series of sweeping reforms aimed at restructuring the state’s school education system, shortly after declaring the Higher Secondary examination results.
Addressing a press conference, ASSEB Chairman R.C. Jain said the board is considering cancelling the affiliation of 49 schools due to consistently poor academic performance. He also indicated that the current format of vocational examinations will be phased out, with this year likely to be the last under the existing structure, as part of a shift towards a revised skill-based education framework.
The board confirmed that the process for re-checking answer scripts will begin within the next two days, allowing students to apply for verification of their results.
In a significant policy change, students failing in more than two subjects will no longer be eligible for compartmental examinations and will have to seek fresh admission. However, those who pass individual subjects will receive skill certificates, reflecting an increased emphasis on vocational competencies within mainstream education.
Aligning with standards set by the Central Board of Secondary Education, ASSEB has made it mandatory for students to secure a minimum of 33 per cent marks in each subject to pass. The re-admission portal for unsuccessful candidates will be opened after two weeks.
Highlighting institutional performance, the board reported that 102 government schools and 207 private schools recorded unsatisfactory results in the HSLC examinations, prompting plans for stricter monitoring and oversight.
Looking ahead, ASSEB announced that from 2027, the higher secondary structure 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 vocational education partially mandatory. General Studies will also be introduced as a compulsory subject across all streams.
The board has urged schools to implement the new measures effectively and adhere to the revised academic standards. In a notable cultural inclusion, ASSEB also announced that quotes from Zubeen Garg will be incorporated into the academic calendar, blending education with regional cultural expression.
