Patna: Bihar government has launched live-streamed coaching classes for NEET and JEE aspirants in 10 model schools in Patna, aiming to provide students with access to competitive exam preparation without the need for private coaching institutes.
The initiative is part of the Education Department’s “Advanced Education – Bright Future” programme under the Saat Nischay-3 (2025–30) scheme. It seeks to improve access to quality education through technology-driven learning in government schools.
Live Classes Begin in 10 Patna Schools
The live classes were inaugurated on Thursday by Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary. Students enrolled in the programme can either attend sessions at the designated schools or join them remotely from their homes through live streaming.
According to the Education Department, the initiative is designed to support high school and intermediate students preparing for medical and engineering entrance examinations by providing structured coaching free of cost.
Statewide Expansion Planned
Under the Advanced Education – Bright Future scheme, the government has selected 544 schools to function as Saraswati Vidya Niketan (Model Schools). The network includes all district schools and one higher secondary school from every administrative block across Bihar.
In addition, 155 existing government and government-aided schools will be upgraded under the programme to strengthen infrastructure and improve the quality of education.
The department said the initiative is intended to ensure that students in both urban and rural areas have access to quality learning opportunities closer to their homes, reducing the need to relocate or travel for entrance exam preparation.
Schools Included in the First Phase
The first phase covers the following 10 model schools in Patna:
- Devipad Chaudhary Shaheed Smarak (Miller) Higher Secondary School, Veerchand Patel Path
- DVRK Jalan Higher Secondary School, Patna City
- Janakdhari Higher Secondary School, Danapur Cantt
- KB Sahay Higher Secondary School, Sherullahpur
- Mahanth Hanuman Sharan Higher Secondary School, Rajapur Mainpura
- Government Boys’ High School, Rajendra Nagar
- Shaheed Rajendra Prasad Singh Government Higher Secondary School, Gardanibagh
- Shri Raghunath Prasad Girls’ High School, Kankarbagh
- Government Higher Secondary School, Patna City
- Government Girls’ Higher Secondary School, Shastrinagar
Department Preparing for Wider Rollout
The Education Department said preparations are underway to extend live-streamed NEET and JEE coaching to all Saraswati Vidya Niketan (Model Schools) across Bihar in the coming phase.
Officials said the expansion is expected to make competitive exam preparation more accessible to students across the state, regardless of whether they live in urban or rural areas.
