Bihar Government has issued a notification for the formation of a five-member special committee to bring comprehensive reforms in the state’s examination system. The committee will be headed by a retired Supreme Court judge or a serving or retired High Court judge.
The committee will submit its recommendations to the state government within three months. Its mandate will cover secondary and higher secondary, university, professional and technical, entrance and eligibility, as well as recruitment and competitive examinations.
The committee will recommend measures to prevent question paper leaks, cheating, malpractice at examination centres, tampering with answer sheets and unauthorised interference in results. It will also focus on making the examination calendar, question paper security, evaluation and declaration of results more transparent and time-bound.
The committee will review the use of digital technology, artificial intelligence, data analytics and cybersecurity measures in examinations. It will also recommend strengthening biometric verification, CCTV surveillance and secure tracking of question papers and answer sheets.
Special attention will be given to safeguarding the interests of students from rural areas, economically weaker sections and those with limited access to digital facilities.
