The Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) recently announced the results for the BPSC 70th Combined Preliminary Examination on January 23, 2025. According to official reports, out of over 328,990 candidates who appeared for the examination, only 21,581 candidates were successful. This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the examination outcomes, including failure rates, scoring details, and insights into the performance of different candidate categories.
Examination Overview
In the BPSC 70th examination, a staggering 328,990 candidates participated. Unfortunately, a significant number of candidates did not meet the minimum qualifying marks set for their respective categories.
Failure Rates by Category
| Category | Number of Failed Candidates |
|---|---|
| General/Economically Weaker Section (Male) | 42,615 |
| Backward Class (Male) | 27,691 |
| Extremely Backward Class (Male) | 27,055 |
| Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Women & Divyang | 105,997 |
Candidate Performance Breakdown
Scoring Analysis
Among the successful candidates, there were 1,180 who scored above 100 marks. The examination, which was conducted for a total of 150 marks, saw the highest score being 120 marks achieved by only one candidate. The distribution of scores is as follows:
| Marks Range | Number of Candidates |
|---|---|
| 90 – 100 | 6,344 |
| 75 – 90 | 29,164 |
Negative Marking Insights
Deeper analysis revealed that approximately 170,000 candidates scored less than 30% in the examination. Disturbingly, 1,409 candidates received negative marks due to incorrect answers, demonstrating the challenges faced by students during the test.
BPSC’s Commentary on Examination Quality
In a recent press release, the BPSC took a jab at critics who previously claimed the examination questions were too simplistic. The commission stated, “Those who shed crocodile tears over the question paper’s quality will be disappointed to know that nearly 170,000 candidates failed to secure even 30% marks in the so-called ‘easy’ question paper.”
Conclusion
The results of the BPSC 70th exam reflect a significant gap in preparation and understanding among candidates. As the competition becomes increasingly intense, it is crucial for aspirants to enhance their study strategies and tackle examination rigor. The performance of candidates across different categories indicates the need for targeted preparation methodologies that can help improve scores in future examinations.