This is a story of big changes in how Bihar’s youngest students are tested.
For years, school kids in Classes 1 to 8 took only two exams a year. Now, the Bihar school exam schedule is changing—and students will have more chances to show what they’ve learned.
New Plan: 4 Exams + Monthly Tests for Class 1 to 8
The State Council of Educational Research and Training (SCERT Bihar) has announced a new system for all Bihar government schools and government-aided schools.
Starting this session, students from Class 1 to 8 will now give four main exams each year, plus monthly school tests.
Here’s the updated schedule:
| Exam Type | When It Happens |
|---|---|
| First Trimester Exam | July |
| Half-Yearly Exam | September |
| Second Trimester Exam | December |
| Annual Exam | March |
Monthly Tests Start in April
In addition to the four big exams, there will be a monthly test every month.
The first one is the April monthly exam, which will be held from April 28 to April 30.
- First shift: 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM
- Second shift: 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
These tests will help schools track how students are doing in real time—not just at the end of the year.
Why Is This Change Happening?
SCERT Bihar wants to make sure students are learning well throughout the year.
“It’s not enough to test kids only twice,” said an SCERT official.
“We need to check their progress more often.”
This new centralized exam system makes sure that every school follows the same rules and timelines.
What Is a Centralized Exam?
Under this system:
- All schools will hold exams on the same dates
- SCERT will send the same question papers to every school
- Exams will be fair and equal for all students in Bihar government schools
This method started last year and is now being used for the new trimester and monthly tests too.
Why the New Bihar School Exam Schedule Is a Good Idea
- Less Pressure: Kids won’t have to wait till March to know how they’re doing
- More Practice: With regular tests, they’ll feel more confident
- Better Results: Teachers can find and fix learning gaps early
- Fair Exams: Every student in Bihar gets tested the same way
FAQs
Q1. What is the new Bihar school exam schedule?
Students in Classes 1 to 8 will now take 4 main exams and monthly tests each year.
Q2. Who will prepare the exam papers?
SCERT Bihar will prepare and send the same papers to all Bihar government schools.
Q3. When is the April monthly test?
It will be held from April 28 to April 30, in two morning shifts.
Q4. Why were these changes made?
To help students learn better through regular assessments and reduce last-minute exam stress.
Q5. Which schools will follow this schedule?
All government and government-aided schools across Bihar.
