Patna: The Bihar government is considering a proposal to enable students who pass the Madhyama examination to continue their studies at the Plus Two (Intermediate) level through the Bihar Sanskrit Education Board.
The Education Department is preparing to make the necessary amendments to the relevant Act to facilitate the proposed arrangement, according to a state government press release issued on Saturday.
The proposal was discussed at a review meeting of the Education Department chaired by Bihar Education Minister Mithilesh Tiwari.
The initiative aims to provide Madhyama-pass students with an opportunity to continue their education at the intermediate level. The proposed changes would establish the necessary legal provisions for arranging Plus Two studies through the Bihar Sanskrit Education Board.
Around 24,000 Students Passed Madhyama Last Year
According to the press release, approximately 24,000 students passed the Madhyama examination last year.
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The state government is considering arrangements for these students to pursue further education after completing Madhyama, with the Bihar Sanskrit Education Board expected to play a role in facilitating Plus Two-level studies.
The department is preparing the required amendments to the relevant legislation to enable the proposed system.
However, the press release does not specify when the amendments will be introduced or when the proposed arrangement will begin. The initiative remains at the proposal and preparation stage.
Education Department Orders Inspection of Sanskrit Schools and Madrasas
Separately, the Bihar Education Department has directed the relevant officials to inspect Sanskrit schools and madrasas across the state.
Officials have been instructed to submit their inspection reports within one month, according to the press release.
The announcement did not specify the inspection criteria, the number of institutions to be covered or the action that may follow the submission of the reports.
Bihar Considers Changes to Further-Education Pathway
The proposed Plus Two arrangement and the inspection directive were highlighted following the Education Department’s review meeting chaired by Minister Mithilesh Tiwari.
The proposed legislative amendment would be required to facilitate the continuation of studies for Madhyama-pass students through the Bihar Sanskrit Education Board.
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