Archive · 27 Aug 2026
Bihar Launches 24×7 Vidya Saathi Learning Platform for Students
Bihar has started a new online learning service called Bihar Vidya Saathi.
It is free and can be used 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Students in Classes 9 to 12 can connect with live teachers.
They can choose a teacher who suits their learning needs.
Teachers can answer questions and explain school lessons.
The platform also has digital study materials and AI-powered learning tools.
It can help students prepare for Bihar Board exams as well as JEE and NEET.
The program has begun in 700 model schools and is expected to reach about three lakh students with help from 75,000 teachers.
Bihar launched Bihar Vidya Saathi, a free 24×7 interactive learning platform for Classes 9 to 12.
The platform offers live, one-to-one teacher support, digital study materials and AI-powered conceptual-learning tools.
Students can choose teachers according to their needs and seek help with academic questions at any time.
The initial rollout covers 700 Saraswati Vidya Niketan model schools across Bihar’s 38 districts and about three lakh students.
Around 75,000 teachers are expected to support students, including with Bihar Board, JEE and NEET preparation.
- Who
- The Bihar government, Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary, students in Classes 9 to 12 and participating teachers.
- What
- The government launched Bihar Vidya Saathi, a free 24×7 platform providing live one-to-one academic support, digital materials and AI-powered learning tools.
- When
- The platform was launched on a Monday; the articles do not provide a specific calendar date.
- Where
- It was launched through video conferencing for 700 Saraswati Vidya Niketan model schools across all 38 districts of Bihar.
- Why
- The initiative is intended to provide quality education, answer academic questions and support preparation for Bihar Board, JEE and NEET examinations.
- Platform
- Bihar Vidya Saathi
- Availability
- 24 hours a day, seven days a week
- Cost
- Free
- Eligible students
- Classes 9 to 12
- Initial rollout
- 700 Saraswati Vidya Niketan model schools
- Geographic coverage
- All 38 districts of Bihar
- Expected participation
- Around three lakh students and 75,000 teachers
- Academic support
- All subjects for Classes 9 and 10; Science for Classes 11 and 12, with Bihar Board, JEE and NEET preparation
