Evaluation of inter answer books begins in Bihar, process of transfer of teachers continues

Evaluation of Bihar Inter Answer Sheets Begins, Teacher Transfers in Process

Patna. The evaluation of answer sheets for the Intermediate Annual Examination 2025, conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB), started on Thursday. The process has commenced at over 100 centers across the state, including seven in Patna, and will continue until March 8. All evaluation centers are equipped with CCTV cameras to ensure transparency. Each center has between 200 to 500 examiners assigned for the evaluation process.

180 Teachers to Be Transferred, List Finalized

The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has finalized the transfer list of 180 teachers, who are expected to receive their school allocations in the next one or two days. This marks the second phase of transfers after the first phase, where 35 teachers suffering from cancer were transferred.

The Education Department scrutinized applications from 250 teachers appointed through BPSC, of which 180 were approved. Their applications were sent to the respective districts, and the school allocation reports have now been submitted to the department.

Additionally, the scrutiny process for the transfer of 400 contractual teachers suffering from cancer has also begun. A total of 1.9 lakh teachers have applied for transfers, categorized based on priority. Teachers with serious illnesses are being transferred first.


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Major Change in CBSE: Class 10 Exams to Be Held Twice a Year from 2026

New Delhi. The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has approved a new examination pattern for Class 10 from 2026, under which supplementary exams will be discontinued. Students who score low in the first phase of exams will get a chance to improve their marks in the second phase.

According to the new policy, some subjects will have two exams per year. If a student scores poorly in the first attempt, they can reappear in the second phase to achieve better marks. The higher score from either phase will be considered the final result.

CBSE currently offers 16 academic subjects, 23 skill-based subjects, and 45 language subjects for students in Classes 9 and 10. Each student can take exams for seven subjects, including two languages, three elective subjects, and two additional subjects.

The board believes this new system will reduce the overall exam duration and provide students with more opportunities to improve their scores. However, students with special needs will continue to follow existing regulations, and no separate exams will be conducted for sports students.

CBSE has also directed all affiliated schools to complete their self-assessment on the SARAS portal by December 31, making it mandatory for all schools under the board’s jurisdiction.