BIE AP denies reports of discontinuing first-year exams

The Board of Intermediate Education, Andhra Pradesh (BIE AP), has dismissed reports circulating in the media about the discontinuation of Intermediate first-year board exams from the academic year 2025-26. In an official statement, BIE clarified that no such decision has been made.

Addressing the rumours, Dr. Kritika Shukla, Secretary of BIE AP, stated, "It is hereby clarified that NO SUCH DECISION has been taken on the matter." The statement further emphasised that the proposed academic reforms have been made



available for public review and feedback on the portal bie.ap.gov.in. Stakeholders can send their inputs to biereforms@gmail.com by January 26, 2025.

BIE AP had proposed removing Intermediate first-year public exams, with plans to conduct only second-year exams. This reform aims to reduce examination stress on students and align with other boards, such as CBSE and various state boards, that do not hold Class 11 board exams. However, the decision is still under consideration, and public feedback will play a crucial role.