Computer learning compulsory in Odisha schools

First year +2 students of all three streams will have to take the subject

GN Bureau | October 9, 2012



The Odisha government has decided to introduce basic computer education (BSE) in all the three streams (arts, science and commerce) of plus two first year classes.

Both theory and practical knowledge will be imparted to the students.

Students who are already in second year now will also study the subject this year as there was no such course when they were in the first year. From next academic session the course will be offered to first year students only.

The theory course will be taught in 30 hours and practical classes in 10 hours. The respective colleges will conduct examination of 100 marks at their level and award A, B, C or D grade to the students. The government would engage guest faculties or outsource it. A guest faculty would get consolidated remuneration of Rs 5,200 a month. As per the government decision, conveyed to higher education department and Council of Higher Secondary Education on Friday, the colleges will provide at the rate of one computer for a group of 32 students and create other necessary infrastructure on their own.

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