Assam announces merger of SEBA-AHSEC to form unified State Board

Digital Desk: The Assam government on Sunday announced the merger of the Secondary Education Board of Assam (SEBA) and the Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) to create the unified Assam State School Education Board. This significant reform aims to modernize and streamline the state’s education system.

Governor of Assam, Ramesh Chand Jain, IAS (Retd.), has been appointed Chairman of the new board, while Rukma Gohain Barua will serve as Vice-Chairman. Both will hold their positions for three years or until they reach the age of 70, whichever comes first. They have been relieved of their previous roles as Chairman of SEBA and AHSEC, respectively, with immediate effect.

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma emphasized that this initiative aligns with the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and is set to elevate the state's education sector. The merger is expected to bring enhanced efficiency and coherence to the administration of school education in Assam, marking a pivotal step in the state's educational reform efforts.

Taking to platform X, CM Sarma said, "In a major milestone towards taking our education sector to new heights and in conformity with NEP 2020, we have merged SEBA & AHSEC to form a unified Assam State School Education Board. The new board will synchronize school education tailored to the needs of the 21st century."

Meanwhile, Assam Education Minister Ranoj Pegu took to X and quoted, " In line with the implementation of the NEP 2020 mandate, the Board of Secondary Education, Assam (SEBA) and Assam Higher Secondary Education Council (AHSEC) have been merged as 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐚𝐦 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐄𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝. Shri Ramesh Chand Jain, IAS (Retd), and Shri Rukma Gohain Barua have been appointed as the Chairman and Vice-Chairman respectively of the new Board."