Hundreds of students at Jawahar High School, Kulharia, in Parbatta block of Khagaria district were denied entry to their quarterly examinations on Tuesday. This decision has sparked significant outrage among students and parents alike. Upon arriving to take their exams, students were informed by the school administration that they would not be permitted to enter due to low attendance in their classes.

School principal Dr. Niranjan Kumar defended the move, stating it was a measure to improve student attendance. He explained that the school has consistently observed very low student turnout, which negatively impacts their academic performance. According to the principal, this decision aligns with the directives from the education department, aiming to encourage students to attend school regularly. He further clarified that students with less than 75% attendance would not be allowed to sit for the exams.

Following the incident, many students and their parents gathered at the school premises, protesting the decision. Students claimed they were not informed about this rule beforehand and expressed concern for their academic future, requesting permission to take the exams. Parents condemned the move as arbitrary and called for intervention from the education department, arguing that barring students from exams would demotivate them and hinder their educational progress. A response from local education authorities on this matter is awaited.