The state higher secondary council is set to increase the number of questions in the forthcoming HS examinations (fourth semester), allowing candidates greater flexibility in their responses, said the council secretary. The council president, in a recent meeting, informed heads of schools about increasing the number of questions in the exams. Several teachers noted that the syllabus for the fourth semester remained unfinished due to breaks, the scarcity of books, and an insufficient number of classes. “Classes of the fourth semester, which ideally should have started in October, started in November after a prolonged Puja vacation. The council conducts the third and fourth semester exams, while schools hold the first and second semester exams.

Source: The Telegraph February 04, 2026 00:01 UTC