Bihar Education Department has revised school timings for secondary and higher secondary schools across the state due to the ongoing heatwave. The new schedule came into effect on June 22 and will remain in place till June 30, 2026.According to the Directorate of Secondary Education, schools will now operate from 6.30 am to 12.30 pm. The decision was taken to protect students from extreme summer temperatures while ensuring that academic activities continue without interruption.Under the revised schedule, schools will open at 6.30 am, followed by the morning prayer and assembly till 7 am. Classes will then be conducted in periods of 40 minutes each. A recess and mid-day meal break for primary schools will be held from 9 am to 9.40 am. The final teaching period will conclude at 12.20 pm, after which school authorities will spend 10 minutes reviewing lessons taught, planning for the next day and checking students’ homework.The department has also authorised District Magistrates (DMs) to take additional measures depending on local weather conditions. If required, DMs may modify school operations or take other steps to ensure the safety of students in their districts.
