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{{Short description|Regulator of higher education in Assam, India}}
{{Use Indian English|date=August 2015}}
{{Infobox organization
| name = Assam Higher Secondary Education Council
| image = Assam higher secondary education council logo.png
| alt = Logo of Assam lalukHigher Secondary Education Council
| abbreviation = AHSEC
| size = 175px
| caption = Logo
| formation = {{Start date and years ago|1984|06|01}}<ref name="ahsec2">{{cite web|title=About|url=http://www.ahsec.assam.gov.in|work=Assam Higher Secondary Education Council|access-date=23 May 2018|archive-date=30 January 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140130072503/http://www.ahsec.assam.gov.in/AboutUs.html|url-status=dead}}</ref>
| dissolved ={{Start date and years ago|2024|09|13}}<ref>{{cite web|title=Assam State School Education Council Inaugurated with New Leadership|url=https://dy365.in/topstories/assam-state-school-education-council-inaugurated-with-new-leadership-14443|website=DY365|date=2024-09-13}}</ref>
| merged = [[Assam State School Education Board]]
| type = [[Regulatory Agency|State Education Regulatory Board]]
| headquarters = [[Guwahati]], [[India]]
| location = Bamunimaidam, Guwahati - 781 021.
| leader_title = Chairman
| leader_name = Rukma Gohain Baruah, Assam Human Resource Development Service<ref>{{Cite web |title=Rukma Gohain Baruah to be Assam Higher Secondary Education Council chairman|url=https://nenow.in/north-east-news/assam/rukma-gohain-baruah-to-be-assam-higher-secondary-education-council-chairman.html|access-date=2021-06-02|website=NORTHEAST NOW|date=26 May 2021 |language=en-US}}</ref>
| leader_title2 = Secretary
| leader_name2 = Sri Pulak Patgiri, Assam Civil Service<ref>{{Cite web |date=2020-09-06|title=AHSEC issues reduced syllabus, details here » News Live TV » Assam|url=https://newslivetv.com/ahsec-issues-reduced-syllabus-details-here/|access-date=2021-06-02|website=News Live TV|language=en-US}}</ref>
| parent_organisation = Ministry of Education (Assam), [[Government of Assam]]
| language = [[bodo language|Bodo]], [[Assamese language|Assamese]] and [[English language|English]]{{cn|date=March 2023}}{{vn|date=March 2023}}
| website = https://ahsec.assam.gov.in/
}}

The '''Assam Higher Secondary Education Council''' (AHSEC) was a [[Regulatory Agency|state education regulatory board]] under the [[jurisdiction]] of [[Ministry of Education]], [[Government of Assam]] that is responsible to regulate, supervise and develop the system of Higher Secondary Education in the State of Assam.

== Languages ==
AHSEC offers education in the following languages:
; Modern Indian Languages: [[Assamese language|Assamese]], Bengali, Bodo, Garo, Hmar, [[Hindi]], Khasi, [[Meitei language|Meitei]] ([[Manipuri language|Manipuri]]), Mizo, Nepali & [[Urdu]].<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=AHSEC COMPLETE SYLLABUS FOR HS 2ND YEAR |url=https://ahsec.assam.gov.in/index.php/hs-2nd-year-syllabus/ |website=ahsec.assam.gov.in |quote=2.(i) Any one of the following Modern Indian Language (MIL) subjects: a) Assamese {{!}}{{!}} b) Bodo {{!}}{{!}} c) Hindi {{!}}{{!}} d) Nepali {{!}}{{!}} e) Urdu {{!}}{{!}} f) Khasi{{!}}{{!}} g) Garo {{!}}{{!}} h) Mizo {{!}}{{!}} i) Manipuri {{!}}{{!}} j) Hamar {{!}}{{!}} k) Bengali ...... 11. (ii)Any one of the following advanced languages subjects: Advance Assamese {{!}}{{!}} Advance Hindi {{!}}{{!}} Advance Bodo {{!}}{{!}} Advance Sanskrit {{!}}{{!}} Advance Manipuri {{!}}{{!}} ...}}</ref><ref name=":1">{{Cite web |title=AHSEC HS 2nd Year Examination Routine 2023 Released Today– Download now ahsec.assam.gov.in. |url=https://www.pratidintime.com/education/ahsec-hs-2nd-year-examination-routine-2023 |access-date=2023-03-19 |website=Pratidin Time |language=en |quote=Modern Indian Languages: Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Garo, Hmar, Hindi, Khasi, Manipuri, Mizo, Nepali & Urdu. ... Advance Languages include: Advance Assamese, Advance Bengali, Advance Bodo, Advance Hindi & Advance Manipuri.}}</ref><ref name=":2">{{Cite web |date=2022-12-14 |title=Assam Board Exam 2023: Class 12 date sheet released |url=https://www.firstpost.com/education/assam-board-class-12-hs-time-table-2023-released-check-details-11808481.html/amp |access-date=2023-03-18 |website=Firstpost |language=en |quote=The exam will be conducted for modern languages including Bodo, Garo, Assamese, Bengali, Manipuri, Mizo, Hmar, Hindi, Khasi, Nepali and Urdu. The advanced language includes Advance Assamese, Advance Bodo, Advance Bengali, Advance Hindi and Advance Manipuri.}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-06-05 |title=AHSEC includes Karbi as Modern Indian Language in HS first year - Sentinelassam |url=https://www.sentinelassam.com/guwahati-city/ahsec-includes-karbi-as-modern-indian-language-in-hs-first-year-595287 |access-date=2023-03-19 |website=www.sentinelassam.com |language=en |quote=The AHSEC already has Assamese, Bengali, Bodo, Garo, Hmar, Hindi, Khasi, Manipuri, Mizo, Nepali and Urdu as MIL.}}</ref>
; Advance Languages: [[Assamese language|Advance Assamese]], [[Bengali language|Advance Bengali]], [[Bodo language|Advance Bodo]], [[Hindi|Advance Hindi]] & [[Manipuri language|Advance Manipuri]].<ref name=":2" /><ref name=":1" /><ref name=":0" />

== History ==
The AHSEC was established on 1 June 1984 by the [[Government of Assam]]. The council was formed with the objective of regulating and supervising the higher secondary education system in the [[States and union territories of India|state]]. The council also plays a role in developing the curriculum and syllabus for the higher secondary examination.

Over the years, AHSEC has played a pioneering role in the field of [[education in Assam]]. The council has introduced a number of innovative measures to improve the quality of [[education]] in the state. Some of the key initiatives of AHSEC include:

* Introducing a new curriculum that is aligned with the national curriculum framework
* Introducing online learning for [[Student|students]]
* Conducting regular assessments of students to track their progress
* Providing [[Financial assistance following the September 11 attacks|financial assistance]] to students from [[economically]] weaker sections

As a result of these initiatives, [[AHSEC]] has been able to achieve a number of milestones. The pass percentage in the higher secondary examination has increased significantly, the gender gap in education has been reduced, and the quality of education in the higher secondary schools and colleges has improved.

== Functions ==
The AHSEC is responsible for the following functions:

* Regulating and supervising the higher secondary education system in [[Assam]]
* Developing the curriculum and [[syllabus]] for the higher secondary examination
* Conducting the higher secondary examination
* Publishing the [[result]]s of the higher secondary examination
* Providing affiliation to schools and colleges for the higher secondary course
* Granting recognition to schools and colleges for the higher secondary course
* Promoting [[research]] and development in the field of [[Higher Secondary Education Board|higher secondary education]]<ref name=":3">{{Cite web |title=Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) |url=https://discoverthepeople.in/index.php/2023/06/07/assam-higher-secondary-education-council-ahsec/ |access-date=2023-06-07 |website=Discover the people |quote=The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) is a state education regulatory board under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Education, Government of Assam that is responsible to regulate, supervise and develop the system of Higher Secondary Education in the State of Assam.}}</ref>

== Achievements ==
The AHSEC has achieved a number of milestones in the past few years. Some of the notable achievements of the council include:

* Increasing the pass percentage in the [[higher secondary examination]]
* Reducing the gender gap in the higher secondary examination
* Improving the quality of [[education]] in the higher secondary schools and colleges
* Promoting research and development in the field of [[Higher Secondary Education Board|higher secondary education]].<ref name=":3" />

== Future Plans ==

* Introducing new [[Subjects (album)|subjects]] in the higher secondary [[curriculum]]. AHSEC is planning to introduce new subjects in the higher secondary curriculum, such as [[artificial intelligence]], [[data science]], and [[robotics]].
* Introducing online learning for students. AHSEC is planning to introduce online learning for students. This will help students who cannot attend regular classes due to distance or other [[Constraints (journal)|constraints]].
* Improving the [[infrastructure]] of schools and colleges. AHSEC is planning to improve the infrastructure of schools and colleges. This will include providing better classrooms, laboratories, and libraries.
* Providing financial assistance to students from [[economically]] weaker sections. AHSEC is planning to increase the amount of [[financial]] assistance that is provided to students from [[economically weaker sections]].<ref name=":3" />

==Overview==
The Assam Higher Secondary Education Council was established by the Assam government on 1 June 1984 to regulate, supervise and develop the system of higher secondary education in the State of Assam.<ref name="ahsec2" /> AHSEC officially announce the results in June.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.indiatoday.in/education-today/notification/story/assam-board-hslc-hs-result-2018-class-10-class-12-results-to-be-out-before-may-31-at-resultsassam-nic-in-1231564-2018-05-11|title=Assam Board HSLC, HS Result 2018: Class 10, Class 12 results to be out before May 31 at resultsassam.nic.in|place=New Delhi|work=[[India Today]]|date=11 May 2018|access-date=23 May 2018}}</ref>

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