Archive · 29 Aug 2026
Bihar Plans to Replace ‘Fail’ on Class 10, 12 Marksheets
Bihar wants to stop printing the word “Fail” on Class 10 and Class 12 marksheets.
It plans to use words meaning “Eligible for Skill Development” instead.
This does not mean students will automatically pass their exams.
The marks needed to pass and the division system will stay the same.
Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari said a low score should not make children feel that they have no talent.
Students taking the Matriculation supplementary exam will receive one month of special classes.
Bihar also plans a Teachers’ Day event on September 5.
Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary is expected to launch a teacher-support portal and honor one teacher from each district.
Bihar plans to replace “Fail” on Class X and XII marksheets with “Eligible for Skill Development,” also reported as “Kaushal ke liye patra.”
The proposal changes certificate wording but not pass marks or the First, Second and Third division system.
Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari said rules will be amended before instructions are sent to the Bihar School Examination Board.
One month of special classes is planned for students taking the Matriculation supplementary or compartment examination.
A Teachers’ Day ceremony on September 5 will feature the Teacher Support Portal launch and awards for one teacher from each district.
- Who
- Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari announced the proposal, affecting Class X and XII students and the Bihar School Examination Board.
- What
- The word “Fail” would be replaced on marksheets with “Eligible for Skill Development,” or “Kaushal ke liye patra.”
- When
- The proposal was announced on Thursday night, August 27; the Teachers’ Day ceremony is planned for September 5.
- Where
- Bihar; the review meeting was held at Madan Mohan Auditorium in Vikas Bhawan, and the Teachers’ Day event is planned at Shri Krishna Memorial Hall.
- Why
- The government says examination results should not damage students’ morale or be treated as a measure of their talent.
- Affected examinations
- Matriculation (Class X) and Intermediate (Class XII).
- Proposed wording
- “Eligible for Skill Development,” also reported as “Kaushal ke liye patra.”
- What remains unchanged
- The marks required to pass and the First, Second and Third division classifications.
- Implementation
- Relevant rules must be amended before the Education Department issues instructions to the Bihar School Examination Board.
- Supplementary-exam support
- One month of special classes is planned for Matriculation supplementary or compartment-examination students.
- Teachers’ Day programme
- The September 5 ceremony will include the Teacher Support Portal launch and invitations to students from 10 model schools in Patna selected as Saraswati Vidya Niketan.
- Teacher awards
- One selected teacher from each district will receive a state award.
