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WBCHSE: West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education, WBCHSE, has filed an FIR after a fake notice related to the Higher Secondary, HS, semester examination system began circulating online. The council has clarified that the viral document is not authentic and warned students and schools against believing or sharing unverified information. The fake notice reportedly claimed that the semester system for the upcoming HS examination would be discontinued and replaced with the earlier annual exam format.
It also carried misleading instructions regarding the syllabus and exam patterns, confusing among students, parents, and educators across the state.
WBCHSE Fake Notice Row: Clarification of Official Position
Reacting to the situation, WBCHSE officials confirmed that no such decision has been taken regarding the cancellation of the semester system. The council stated that the current academic framework remains unchanged, and any official updates will be communicated only through authorised channels. To address the issue, the council has lodged a police complaint against unidentified individuals responsible for creating and spreading the fake circular.
Authorities are expected to investigate the matter and take necessary action to prevent further misinformation. WBCHSE has urged students to rely only on its official website and verified notifications for accurate information. The council emphasised that spreading or acting on fake notices can lead to unnecessary panic and disrupt academic planning.
This event underscores the increasing problem of misinformation within the education sector, particularly during important academic times. We urge students to verify any widely shared updates with official sources before accepting them as true, ensuring they receive reliable information.
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