The issue surfaced at Baidyapur Vidyapith, located in Kalna-II block of Purba Bardhaman, when newly admitted Class 11 students attempted to complete registration formalities through the state education portal. During the process, it was discovered that the institution was listed as a boys’ school, making the admissions of female students ineligible under the system.

The development has triggered concern among students, parents and school authorities, many of whom claim they were unaware of any such change in the school’s status.

According to school officials, Baidyapur Vidyapith has been admitting girls in higher secondary classes for nearly five decades. Although the institution primarily serves students from Classes 5 to 12, girls have reportedly been enrolling in Classes 11 and 12 since the mid-1970s.

The school currently has more than 1,700 students and has long been considered a co-educational institution by the local community. However, an administrative review reportedly found that the school had never received formal government approval to operate as a co-educational institution, despite functioning that way for years.

Following the discovery, admissions of around 120 girls who had already enrolled in Class 11 have been cancelled. The decision has created anxiety among affected families, particularly because the academic session is already underway.

School authorities said the issue does not affect girls currently studying in Class 12. Since they had already been registered under the previous system, they will be allowed to continue their studies and appear for their board examinations.

The controversy has also raised questions about administrative oversight. Officials at the school have indicated that they were not informed in advance about any change in the institution’s classification. Reports suggest that even local education administrators were initially unaware of how the status appeared on official records.

After learning of the cancellations, the school management approached district education authorities seeking immediate intervention. The institution has requested that its co-educational status be retained, at least for the current academic year, to protect the future of students who had already secured admission.

School representatives argue that the affected students joined the institution in good faith and should not suffer due to an administrative or regulatory dispute. Parents have echoed similar concerns, saying students now face uncertainty over where they will continue their education if the issue is not resolved quickly.

The case has sparked debate in the region, with many questioning how a school that had been admitting girls for decades could suddenly face restrictions without prior clarification. The matter has also highlighted the importance of maintaining accurate educational records and ensuring that institutional classifications are updated transparently.

Education department officials have not yet announced a final decision on the matter. As a result, the future of the affected Class 11 students remains unclear.

With admissions already cancelled and the new academic session progressing, families are now awaiting a response from authorities that could determine whether the students will be allowed to continue their studies at the school or be required to seek admission elsewhere.

Further developments are expected after district education officials review the school's representation and examine the institution’s regulatory status.

Chhattisgarh Board Results 2026 see girls outperform boys in both 10th and 12th, with strong representation in top ranks across districts

Girls have once again outperformed boys in the Chhattisgarh Board Results 2026, securing a dominant presence in both Class 10 and Class 12 merit lists, officials confirmed on Thursday.

The results, declared by the Chhattisgarh Board of Secondary Education, show a clear trend of higher pass percentages and stronger merit representation among female students, continuing a pattern seen in recent years.

Strong overall pass rate

In the Class 12 examinations, 83.04% of students cleared the board. Out of nearly 2.44 lakh candidates who appeared, around 2.02 lakh passed.

Officials noted that girls recorded a pass percentage of 86.04%, significantly higher than boys at 78.86%.

Class 10 results were comparatively lower, with 77.15% of students passing. Around 3.21 lakh candidates had appeared for the examination.

Merit list sees girls ahead

The merit lists further underline the trend. In Class 12, a total of 43 students feature in the top 10 ranks, out of which 33 are girls.

Similarly, in Class 10, 42 students made it to the merit list, including 26 girls.

Education department officials said the consistent performance reflects improving access to education and focused academic support for girls across districts.

Toppers and key performers

In Class 12, Jigyasu Verma from Baloda Bazar district secured the top rank with 98.60%. A student of Saraswati Shishu Mandir in Palari, he comes from a modest background, with his father running a grocery shop.

Omni Verma from Bemetara district secured the second position with 98.20%, while Krish Mahant from Raigarh stood third with 97.80%.

In Class 10, the top position was shared by Sandhya Nayak and Parirani Pradhan from Mahasamund district, both scoring 99%. Anshul Sharma from Mungeli secured the third position with the same percentage.

Aspirations beyond results

Many toppers have already set clear career goals. Sandhya Nayak, who comes from a farming family, said she aims to become a deputy collector.

Parirani Pradhan expressed her desire to pursue medicine and serve people, while Anshul Sharma indicated plans to take up Mathematics in Class 11 and prepare for engineering entrance exams.

Jigyasu Verma, the Class 12 topper, said he intends to become an engineer.

Role of digital learning

Some students also highlighted the role of online platforms in their preparation. Himshikha Gupta, who secured eighth rank in Class 12, said she supplemented her school studies with YouTube and AI-based tools for better understanding of concepts.

Teachers say such blended learning methods are becoming increasingly common, particularly in semi-urban and rural areas.

Government incentive announced

The state government has announced a cash reward of ₹1.5 lakh for board toppers. According to officials, the move is aimed at encouraging academic excellence and motivating students across the state.

Education department sources said the incentive scheme will continue, given its positive impact on student performance in recent years.

Changing academic landscape

The continued dominance of girls in the Chhattisgarh Board Results 2026 reflects a gradual shift in the state’s academic landscape. Increased enrolment, better school infrastructure, and targeted schemes for girls’ education are seen as contributing factors.

Officials believe that the trend is likely to strengthen further in the coming years, with more focused interventions planned at the school level.