The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has introduced introduces major changes in the higher secondary curriculum, including new subjects and revised marks distribution, effective from the 2024-25 session.
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has introduced introduces major changes in the higher secondary curriculum, including new subjects and revised marks distribution, effective from the 2024-25 session. (Photo: PTI)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Apr 8, 2024 17:29 IST
The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has announced significant changes to the Higher Secondary curriculum, set to come into effect from the 2024-25 academic session. These revisions will impact students registering for Class 12 this year.
One notable alteration is the revised marks structure for various subjects. In health and family education, the theory component has been augmented from 40 to 70 marks, with practicals now carrying 30% weightage.
Similarly, for music and visual arts, both theory and practical exams will now be out of 50 marks each.
NEW SUBJECTS
Certain subjects such as Punjabi, Gujarati, and French have been discontinued due to low student registration. Conversely, to diversify the curriculum and cater to evolving interests, WBCHSE has introduced new vocational subjects, including banking financial services and insurance, food processing, and telecom.
Additionally, as part of the curriculum overhaul, WBCHSE has introduced new academic subjects: applied artificial intelligence, cyber security, and the science of well-being. These additions aim to equip students with relevant and contemporary knowledge in emerging fields.
NAME CHANGES
The council has not only introduced new subjects but also revamped the nomenclature and codes of existing ones.
home management and family resource (HMFR) will now be known as human development and resource management (HDRM), while agronomy (AGNM) will be renamed as agriculture (AGRI). Furthermore, although the subject remains health and physical education (PHED), its code has been changed to HPED.
CONTINUOUS CURRICULAR REFORMS
This announcement follows the recent implementation of the semester system for Class 11 students, which will take effect from the upcoming academic session.
The introduction of these changes underscores WBCHSE's commitment to keeping the curriculum relevant and aligned with contemporary educational needs.
Prospective Class 12 students are advised to familiarise themselves with these alterations as they prepare for the upcoming academic year.
Further details regarding the revised curriculum and subject modifications can be accessed through the official WBCHSE website.
Published On:
Apr 8, 2024
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