West Bengal Council Awards Full Marks for Three Out-of-Syllabus Questions in Class 12 Maths Exam

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education will award full marks for three out-of-syllabus Maths questions in the Class 12 Semester-IV exams, addressing student grievances and ensuring fairness.

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education announced on Thursday that students who attempted three specific questions in the Class 12 Semester-IV Mathematics exam will receive full marks for those questions. These questions, identified as 2B, 11B, and 11C, were deemed outside the syllabus, carrying 2, 4, and 4 marks respectively.

Full Marks for Out-of-Syllabus Questions

Council president Chiranjib Bhattacharya confirmed that subject experts verified the syllabus discrepancy. "Accordingly, it has been concluded that the examinees who will attempt those questions will be awarded full marks for the same," he stated. The board prioritises student interests and ensures fairness in examinations.

The decision follows significant discontent among students and parents in Kolkata and other districts. Many students were visibly upset after the exam, with some breaking down due to the unexpected questions. Protests were held by candidates and guardians against these out-of-syllabus issues.

Board's Assurance to Students

When asked if students who did not attempt these questions would also receive the 10 marks, Bhattacharya assured, "We will take care of everything." This response aims to address concerns about fairness for all examinees affected by the issue.

The Class 12 Semester-IV exams commenced on February 12 and are scheduled to continue until February 27. Approximately 7.10 lakh candidates are participating in these exams. This includes around 6.36 lakh students taking Semester-IV papers, while others are appearing for third-semester supplementary exams or under an older syllabus.

No incidents of violence or disturbances were reported despite the widespread dissatisfaction. The board's decision is seen as a step to alleviate stress among students and ensure a fair evaluation process during this examination period.

With inputs from PTI