Bihar exam board announces dates for compartmental exams, scrutiny

Compartmental exams for intermediate students of Bihar boards to be held between July 3 and 13, while scrutiny of papers will commence from June 9.

In the wake of growing protests, Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) on Tuesday announced the dates for compartmental examinations and scrutiny of copies to allow a large number of intermediate students, who either failed in two subjects or were dissatisfied with their marks, a chance to improve their results.

Students demonstrating against BSEB functioning in Patna. (AP Dube/HT file photo)

BSEB chairman Anand Kishor said, “Compartmental exams will be conducted between July 3 and 13, while scrutiny of papers will commence from June 9. Priority will be given to those who have appeared in competitive examinations and the process will be completed by June 30.”

All such students, who had registered themselves for intermediate examinations, but could not fill their forms this time will also get an opportunity to appear in the exam. For them, it will be treated as ‘special examination’ and the results will be issued accordingly, he clarified, adding, “The window for online forms will be open from June 8 to 14.”