WBCHSE Updates HS Curriculum to Include Applied AI, Cyber Security

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE) has introduced significant modifications to the Higher Secondary curriculum, effective from the 2024-25 academic session. These changes encompass discontinuation of certain subjects, introduction of new ones, and revisions in marks structure. Here's a detailed overview of the key alterations.

Discontinuation and Introduction of Subjects:

• Subjects like Punjabi, Gujarati, and French have been discontinued due to low enrollment, while new multiple vocational subjects such as Banking Financial Services and Insurance, Food Processing, and Telecom have been added.
• Exciting additions include subjects like Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, and Science of Well-being, reflecting West Bengal's progressive approach to education.

Name and Code Changes:

• Some subjects have undergone name and code changes, with Home Management and Family Resource (HMFR) now renamed as Human Development and Resource Management (HDRM), and Agronomy (AGNM) as Agriculture (AGRI).
• Additionally, Health and Physical Education will retain its name but undergo a code change from PHED to HPED.

Revised Marks Structure:

• In Health and Family Education, the theory component's weightage has increased from 40 to 70 marks, with practical components accounting for 30% of the total weightage.
• Music and visual arts will now have equal weightage for theory and practical components, each contributing 50 marks.

Transition to Semester System:

• WBCHSE announced the adoption of semester-wise exams for Class 11 starting from the 2024-25 academic session.
• Similar changes will be implemented for Class 12 exams from the 2025-26 academic session, aligning with the Semester System initiative.