The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) is set to commence the Higher Secondary (HS) Semester III examinations tomorrow. As students prepare for these assessments, the Council has issued a critical notice regarding the validity of admit cards, ensuring that candidates who faced challenges in obtaining the most recent documentation are not barred from participating in the exams.
The directive comes in response to reports that some students were unable to collect their latest revised admit cards from their respective schools in a timely manner. Given that the examination schedule and routine for Semester III underwent two revisions, the Council has taken a flexible approach to facilitate a smooth testing process for all registered candidates.
According to the official notification, students are permitted to appear for their Semester III examinations using any of the admit cards previously issued by the Council through its online portal. This measure is intended to prevent any disruption for students who may still be in possession of an earlier version of their hall ticket rather than the final, updated copy.
To maintain the integrity of the examination process, the Council has instructed examination personnel to perform additional verification checks for students who arrive with an older admit card. In such instances, invigilators are required to verify the candidate's registration certificate to confirm their identity and eligibility. Furthermore, the Council has advised the heads of all educational institutions to ensure that the latest, final revised admit cards are distributed to their students as soon as possible, even as the examinations get underway.
The current academic framework for the West Bengal Higher Secondary level follows a semester-based system. For Class 12 students, the Semester III examinations feature a 30 percent weightage for multiple-choice questions (MCQs), which are administered via an OMR-based paper format. The seating arrangement for these specific papers is conducted in an S-shaped configuration.
This structure is part of a broader assessment model that includes Semester IV, which consists of short-answer and long-descriptive questions in a full board-style written format. For Class 11, the system similarly divides assessments between Semester I, which focuses on 30 percent MCQ-based OMR papers, and Semester II, which utilizes short-answer and descriptive written papers. Students are encouraged to stay updated with official communications from the WBCHSE regarding any further procedural developments.
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