HS Council to train students for competitive exams
Times of India | 12 May 2025
Kolkata: The West Bengal Council for Higher Secondary Education(WBCHSE) is set to start a training programme aimed at preparing higher secondary students for entrance tests. This initiative is specifically designed for students aspiring to pursue careers in either engineering or medical disciplines.The Competitive Guidance Programme will provide students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their entrance examinations, and support them in achieving their academic and career goals.WBCHSE president Chiranjib Bhattacharya said, "The objective is to provide science students training for appearing in entrance tests for engineering and medical disciplines.Schools have been identified from which students will attend this programme based on the results in science subjects in 2024. There are many students who couldn't get proper guidance for appearing in these tests because professional institutes charge a huge amount for it. But the council will provide it free of cost."The programme, to be introduced from Monday, will have around 200 students per day from 25 schools in Kolkata, North 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas, and Howrah. This will continue until June 4. The training programme has been designed in such a way that, in the first few hours, students will be given classes for the respective subjects. Then, they will be given questions for mock tests, and, after the lunch break, a doubt-clearing session will be held based on the mock test results. HS council secretary Priyadarshini Mallick said, "There are many students who miss out on their dreams of becoming engineers or doctors due to financial constraints. Our aim is to provide them with a platform to get prepared for fulfilling their dreams. We have selected experts for respective subjects to guide students."Heads of different affiliating schools appreciated the initiative. This year, Devdutta Mahji and Archisman Nandy were among 10 perfect scorers of JEE Main. They had appeared for online mock tests organised by some professional institutes. Bappa Debnath, whose daughter is pursuing nursing, said, "She took training at a reputable centre before the medical entrance test. It was a huge financial pressure. If school boards take the responsibility, then this pressure will be alleviated."Get the latest lifestyle updates on Times of India, along with Mother's Day wishes, messages, and quotes !