West Bengal Board: AI & Data Science will be introduced in HS curriculum; Check details inside

Students may select only one of the two new disciplines at a time, and they will be available as electives under Set 1 of the Higher Secondary curriculum

TT, 2 May 2023 : Data science and Artificial Intelligence (AI) will be added as two new subjects for Class 11 and Class 12 by the West Bengal Council of Higher Secondary Education (WBCHSE). Students may select only one of the two new disciplines at a time, and they will be available as electives under Set 1 of the Higher Secondary curriculum.

Data Science and Artificial Intelligence are not, however, permitted as elective subjects for students who have one occupational subject.

From May 2 until June 30, 2023, schools who are interested in offering these subjects can submit an application to the council. The request for topic authorization must be submitted in person to Vidyasagar Bhavan's academic division. In the months of June or July, the council will also organise a training programme for the teachers that will last roughly 10 days.

Requirements to apply for Data Science & AI

• The school already offers computer science classes, and suitable lab space is available.
• Permanent approved teachers who have a BSC or BE/BTech in computer science or IT, an MCA or an honours degree are preferred. Graduate in physics, chemistry, or maths with a data science or artificial intelligence course.
• The assigned teacher must have completed postgraduate certificate programmes in Al-ML, data science from a reputable university or have studied AI, machine learning as part of their undergraduate or graduate studies.
• Python programming experience is required.