West Bengal Faces Teacher Shortage Crisis Amidst Board Exams

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education has declared that teachers cannot be exempted from evaluating higher secondary answer scripts due to a severe shortage of educators. Nearly 7.5 lakh students are appearing for exams, necessitating the involvement of all teachers in the evaluation process. Recruitment efforts are ongoing to address the shortage.

The West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education has conveyed to school heads that no teacher will be exempt from answer script evaluation duties amid a teacher shortage.

In light of nearly 7.5 lakh students sitting for exams, the state finds itself struggling with a critically low teacher-to-student ratio.

Efforts to recruit 12,514 teachers by August 31 are underway, as the council strives to manage the overwhelming task ahead.