Bihar Inter Exam Chaos: Late Arrivals Denied Entry, Protests Erupt Across State

• Hundreds of students across Bihar, including Patna, Samastipur, and Sasaram, were denied entry to the Intermediate exam for being minutes late.
• Strict rules led to widespread protests, with students blocking roads, crying at gates, and family members clashing with authorities.
• Incidents included two sisters scuffling with police in Sasaram, a pregnant student denied entry in Rohtas, and students scaling walls in Nawada.
• A delay of just 1 to 4 minutes cost many students a year's hard work, leading to emotional outbursts and anger.
• The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is considering legal action against students who scaled walls in Nawada.

Why It Matters: Strict adherence to exam timings caused widespread distress and protests among students across Bihar.