Bihar CM Launches 'Bihar School Live Classes' and Free Coaching for JEE, NEET
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Why in news
Bihar CM launched 'Bihar School Live Classes' and free coaching for JEE/NEET to democratize access to competitive exam preparation for rural and underprivileged students.
Background
The initiative launched in 10 model schools in Patna with plans to expand to all 155 model schools across Bihar. It provides expert teachers, digital materials, and smart classrooms for JEE and NEET preparation.
Facts for Prelims
- SchemeBihar School Live Classes: State initiative providing digital learning and coaching for competitive exams.
- FactInitial enrollment: 266 students for JEE and 252 students for NEET in the pilot phase.
- FactTarget expansion: Coverage to be extended to all 155 model schools in Bihar.
For Mains
Q. Discuss how state-led initiatives in providing free coaching for competitive exams can bridge the educational divide between urban and rural students in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Digital divide: Infrastructure gaps in rural Bihar hindering uniform access to 'Live Classes' and smart classrooms.
- Quality disparity: Challenges in maintaining standardized pedagogical quality across 155 geographically dispersed model schools.
- Resource allocation: Balancing the fiscal trade-off between high-cost coaching infrastructure and primary school foundational literacy.
Keywords: Educational Equity · Digital Pedagogy · Democratization of Education · Skill Gap · Public-Private Partnership
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