Kolkata, Apr 2 (PTI) The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education on Thursday dismissed as “completely fake” a purported notification circulating on social media that claimed that the semester system has been scrapped.

The fake circular, dated April 1 and bearing the Council’s name and logo, claimed that the proposed semester system for the higher secondary examination 2027 had been scrapped and that students would instead continue under the old annual examination system.

It also instructed schools to follow the “old syllabus and pattern.” A senior official of the council clarified that no such decision had been taken, and the notification is fake.

“We categorically state that the notice circulated on social media is fake and has not been issued by the council. Students, guardians and schools are advised not to be misled by such misinformation,” the senior WBCHSE official said.

Taking serious note of the matter, the council has lodged an FIR against those responsible for creating and circulating the fake notification.

“The circulation of such fabricated documents is a matter of concern as it creates unnecessary confusion among students. We have filed an FIR, and appropriate legal action will follow,” the official added.

The council also urged stakeholders to rely only on official communications published through its authorised channel like the website, for any updates regarding the higher secondary examination system.

The council earlier said two semester exams for class 12 would be held every year. PTI SUS MNB