SEBA Introduces Innovative Changes for HSLC Examination 2025

The Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA), has unveiled significant changes for the upcoming High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination in 2025. Here are the key highlights:

1. Four sets of question papers (A, B, C, & D) in the OMR format will be introduced for the HSLC exam.
2. A new elective subject titled “Artificial Intelligence and Robotics” will be added for Class IX students.
3. Students must pass both the Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) and Descriptive Questions sections separately.
4. Practical examinations for all subjects will be overseen by the District Level Internal Examination Committee.
5. English and language subjects will feature questions based on unseen passages and grammar items, focusing on learning outcomes rather than specific chapters.
6. Science and Mathematics questions will be concept-based and may include examples and references beyond textbooks. MCQs may require calculations or summations.
7. Question patterns for all subjects, including vocational subjects, will align with the guidelines of the National Education Policy 2020.