WBCHSE Class 12 Bengali Question Paper controversy: Education Board issues clarification

A day after the incident, the West Bengal Council of Higher Education has now issued a clarification stating that the mistake crept into the paper during proof-reading, and the original one did not carry the misinformation.

West Bengal Board issues clarification over WBCHSE Class 12 Question Paper controversy

WBCHSE Board Exams 2023: West Bengal Class 12 first-language Bengali question paper triggered outrage among the students, parents and education experts. A day after the incident, the West Bengal Council of Higher Education has now issued a clarification stating that the mistake crept into the paper during proof-reading, and the original one did not carry the misinformation.

Mention of ICS exam in WBCHSE Class 12 Board Question Paper

In one of the questions, while asking the candidates to write an essay on Netaji Subash Chandra Bose keeping four points in mind, the question paper stated ‘his ICS exam clearance’. The paper, however, mentioned 'IAS' instead of 'ICS', drawing the wrath of a section of students, their parents and also educationists. Exam for aspiring civil servants was known as ICS before Independence.

Educationist Pabitra Sarkar described the mistake as "a serious lapse on part of authorities". Sarkar, a former vice chancellor, said, "The entire development reflects poorly on the education system. "I wonder if the council has done away with the role of moderator who takes a final look at the paper before it is sent for printing," he added.

Not a deliberate act

Clarifying the issue, the Council President Chiranjib Bhattacharya told the media, "Our paper-setter had originally mentioned ICS in the paper, which was inadvertently changed to IAS by proofreaders. It was not deliberate on their part. They were not aware that IAS was known as ICS in British-ruled India."

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