{
  "id": 4140827,
  "title": "Bihar marksheets to drop ‘fail’ for Class 10, 12",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/bihar-marksheets-to-drop-fail-for-class-10-12",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T07:24:17.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Economic Times",
    "slug": "the-economic-times",
    "url": "https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/india/bihar-govt-to-replace-term-fail-with-eligible-for-skill-training-in-marksheets-of-class-10-12/articleshow/133606829.cms"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Bihar government has announced that it will stop using the word \"fail\" on class 10 and class 12 exam result sheets. Instead, the phrase \"eligible for skill training\" will be used. This change is intended to encourage students to take part in vocational training programs offered by the Bihar Board of Open Schooling and Examination (BBOSE). Bihar Education Minister Mithlesh Tiwary made the announcement, stating that it is important to recognize that a student's potential is not diminished by a single failed exam. Students who are taking the class 10 supplementary exams will receive special one-month training sessions to help them improve their chances of success. The move is part of a larger effort to provide additional support to students who might otherwise fall behind. The government has been working to give students more opportunities to learn through experiences beyond traditional classroom teaching. Another initiative announced recently is the implementation of \"no-bag days\" on Saturdays, where schools will operate for fewer hours.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}