# Bihar state examination system reforms > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bihar-state-examination-system-reforms > Updated: 2026-08-24T02:15:12.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. The Bihar government has initiated efforts to reform its state examination system following controversies involving paper leaks and cheating. Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary announced the formation of a five-member special committee, potentially led by a retired judge, to review secondary, higher secondary, university, and competitive examinations. The committee is tasked with evaluating measures to prevent malpractice and integrating AI, digital technology, and cybersecurity to create a more transparent testing framework, with recommendations expected within three months. In conjunction with these reforms, the government launched the ‘Vidya Sahi’ programme, a 24/7 interactive learning support initiative providing live tutor support and digital materials to approximately 300,000 students in model schools across all 38 districts. The state also reaffirmed its ₹4 lakh Student Credit Card scheme for higher education. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-24: Bihar forms judicial panel to reform state examination system Bihar has formed a five-member judicial panel to reform its examination system within three months, aiming to prevent leaks and malpractice, while launching the ‘Vidya Sahi’ academic support programme. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-forms-judicial-panel-to-reform-state-examination-system ### 2026-08-22: Bihar officials seek central support for Kosi projects and announce exam reforms Bihar CM Samrat Choudhary met central ministers to expedite Kosi River projects and announced a special committee to reform the state's examination system against paper leaks and cheating. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bihar-officials-seek-central-support-for-kosi-projects-and-announce-exam-reforms --- Cite as: Bihar state examination system reforms. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/bihar-state-examination-system-reforms