Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) Key Information

The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) is the governing body responsible for regulating, supervising, and developing higher secondary education (Class 11 and 12) in the state of Assam, India.

 

Below are the key details about AHSEC:

Overview

  • Formation: AHSEC was established on June 1, 1984, under the Assam Higher Secondary Education Act, 1984.

  • Headquarters: Bamunimaidam, Guwahati, Assam, India.

  • Official Language: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Hindi, and English.

  • Website: AHSEC Official Website

Key Responsibilities

  1. Curriculum and Syllabus Design: AHSEC is responsible for designing the curriculum, syllabus, and textbooks for higher secondary education (Classes 11 and 12) across Assam.

  2. Examinations: The council conducts the following key examinations:

    • Higher Secondary (HS) Examination: This is the main examination for students in Class 12 across streams such as Science, Arts, Commerce, and Vocational courses.

  3. Affiliation: AHSEC grants affiliation to higher secondary schools and junior colleges in Assam, ensuring they meet the academic standards prescribed by the council.

  4. Result Declaration: The council declares results for the HS final examinations, usually in the months of May-June.

Functions

  • Conducting Exams: AHSEC organizes and conducts the Higher Secondary examinations for regular and private candidates.

  • Syllabus Updates: The council regularly revises the syllabus and educational content to keep pace with evolving educational standards and requirements.

  • Regulations and Guidelines: AHSEC provides necessary guidelines and regulations to affiliated institutions, ensuring a standardized and high-quality education system across the state.

Key Initiatives

  • Digitalization: AHSEC has introduced online systems for exam registrations, results publication, and other administrative tasks to enhance efficiency and accessibility.

  • Educational Reforms: The council is actively involved in implementing reforms aimed at improving the overall quality of higher secondary education, including teacher training programs and curriculum development.

  • Student Support: AHSEC offers resources such as model question papers, previous years' question papers, and study materials to assist students in their exam preparation.

Contact Information

  • Address: Assam Higher Secondary Education Council, Bamunimaidam, Guwahati, Assam - 781021, India.

  • Phone: +91-361-2551565 / 2551566

Email: ahsec1@yahoo.com