43 Sribhumi District Schools with Less Than 30% HSLC Pass Rate Served Show-Cause Notices

After the poor results in the High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC) Examination 2025, the Inspector of Schools in Sribhumi District, Sri Neelam Jyoti Das (AES-1), issued show-cause notices to principals and headmasters of government and provincialized schools with pass rates below 30%.

Sribhumi District recorded the lowest pass percentage in the entire state, with only 47.96%, according to the Assam Secondary School Examination Board (ASSEB), announced on April 11, 2025.

The notices were sent to the heads of schools listed in Annexure-A, expressing serious concerns about classroom irregularities, poor administration, and lack of proper academic management. The letter strongly stated, “The results show that classes are not being held regularly or properly, depriving students of their right to quality education and a chance to secure a better future.”

The heads of the underperforming schools are required to respond within three days, with a warning of possible disciplinary action under education service rules if no accountability is provided.

Additionally, a meeting will be held on May 6, 2025, at Bhikamchand Balika Vidyaniketan H.S. School in Sribhumi, at 11:00 AM. Attendance is mandatory for the heads of the schools with low pass rates.

This action comes amid growing public concern and protests from communities questioning the quality of education, discipline, and management of schools in the region.