Students appearing for the Bihar Board’s Class 10 and 12 examinations will no longer have the word “fail” printed on their marksheets. The state Education Department has decided to replace it with the term “Kaushal ke liye patra (eligible for skills)”. Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari announced the proposed change at a review meeting on Thursday night, stating that the rules would be amended and the Bihar School Examination Board will issue necessary instructions.
““A student’s inability to secure the expected marks in an examination should not be treated as a reflection of his or her talent. It is necessary to maintain the morale of children,” Tiwari said, adding that words such as “fail” would therefore not be used on certificates.
Special Classes for Supplementary Examination
The department also plans to introduce special classes for students appearing for the Matric supplementary examination. An official stated, “These classes will be conducted for a month to provide students with additional preparation and improve their chances of clearing the examination.”
Changes in School Operations
This announcement comes amid a series of changes in the state’s school education system aimed at giving greater space to activities beyond conventional classroom teaching. Earlier this month, the Education Department announced that government schools would operate for a shorter period on Saturdays, designating the day as a “no bag day.” Under the arrangement announced on August 6, in line with Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary’s announcement, government schools will remain open from 9.30 am to 1 pm on Saturdays, compared with 9.30 am to 4 pm from Monday to Friday.
