Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has announced that there will be no board examinations for Class 10 students from the next academic year, 2024.
No 10th Board Examinations From Next Year
It is mentioned the decision aligns with the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020. Sarma said that the matric exams will be conducted solely at the school level.
A new educational board will be established in the state. Sarma added that the employees associated with the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) will not face any job losses due to the changes.
The Chief Minister has announced that SEBA and AHSEC (Assam Higher Secondary Education Council) will be merged into a single entity. The pass-fail system will remain in place for Class 10 students, but board examinations will only be conducted for Class 12 students.
Students appearing in Class 10 will no longer be required to seek admission into Class 11 since the promotion process will be continuous.