Assam Board News

The Assam Board is responsible for conducting the Class 10 and Class 12 board exams in the state. Every year, lakhs of students appear for these exams. Stay connected with TimesofIndia.com for the latest updates and information regarding the Assam board exam schedule, admit card, result, and other important announcements.
Passing CriteriaAssam Class 10th (SEBA SSC) and Class 12th (AHSEC HSC) State Board Exams are conducted by the Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA) and the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC), respectively.

Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA)

The Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA) is a state-level education board responsible for conducting the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) examination, which is the 10th grade board examination in the state of Assam. SEBA was established in 1962 with its headquarters in Guwahati, Assam. The board is responsible for designing the curriculum, prescribing textbooks, conducting examinations, and evaluating answer scripts for the HSLC examination. SEBA also promotes the development of secondary education in the state of Assam by providing support and guidance to schools, teachers, and students. In addition to the HSLC examination, SEBA also conducts other examinations such as the Assam Teachers' Eligibility Test (TET) and the Assam High Madrassa examination. The board aims to provide quality education to all students in the state and ensure that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in their future endeavors.

Exam NameHigh School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Exam
Conducting BodySecondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA)
Eligibility CriteriaCandidates who have completed their studies in a recognized school in the state of Assam are eligible to appear for the exam.
SubjectsEnglish, Mathematics, Science, Social Science, Assamese, Hindi, Bengali, and several other language options.
Exam DurationThe duration of each paper varies from 2 to 3 hours.
Exam PatternThe exam consists of both internal and external assessments. Internal assessments are conducted throughout the academic year, and external assessments are conducted during the final exams.
Passing CriteriaThe passing percentage for the Assam Class 10th State Board Exam is 33% in each subject.
ResultsThe results are usually declared in the month of May or June and can be obtained by visiting the official website of SEBA or by contacting the respective schools.
Re-evaluationStudents can apply for re-evaluation of their answer scripts within a stipulated time period after the results are declared.
Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC)

The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) is a state-level education board responsible for conducting the Higher Secondary (HS) examination, which is the 12th grade board examination in the state of Assam. AHSEC was established in 1984 with its headquarters in Bamunimaidam, Guwahati, Assam. The board is responsible for designing the curriculum, prescribing textbooks, conducting examinations, and evaluating answer scripts for the HS examination. AHSEC also promotes the development of higher secondary education in the state of Assam by providing support and guidance to schools, teachers, and students. In addition to the HS examination, AHSEC also conducts other examinations such as the Assam Higher Secondary TET, Assam Madrassa TET, and the Assam Sanskrit TET. The board aims to provide quality education to all students in the state and ensure that they are equipped with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in their future endeavors.

Exam NameHigher Secondary (HS) Exam
Conducting BodyAssam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC)
Eligibility CriteriaCandidates who have completed their studies in a recognized school in the state of Assam are eligible to appear for the exam.
SubjectsScience, Commerce, and Arts streams with a range of subjects in each stream.
Exam DurationThe duration of each paper varies from 2 to 3 hours.
Exam PatternThe exam consists of both internal and external assessments. Internal assessments are conducted throughout the academic year, and external assessments are conducted during the final exams.
Passing CriteriaThe passing percentage for the Assam Class 12th State Board Exam is 30% in each subject.
ResultsThe results are usually declared in the month of June or July and can be obtained by visiting the official website of AHSEC or by contacting the respective schools.
Re-evaluationStudents can apply for re-evaluation of their answer scripts within a stipulated time period after the results are declared.

ASSAM BOARD FAQs

What is the name of Assam board?
Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) is the name for the Assam education board responsible for conducting the Higher Secondary Education ( + 2 stages) annual board exams and the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (popularly known as SEBA) conducts the class 10th level examination in the state.
How are the Assam 10th, 12th Board Exams evaluated?
Can a student appear for the Assam Board Exams privately?
How can a student obtain their Assam Board Exam results?
Is there any provision for re-evaluation of answer scripts in the Assam State Board Exams?