Bihar Board Annual Intermediate Examination 2026 starts: The Bihar School Examination Board is preparing to start Class 12th board exams on February 2, 2026, the exams are scheduled to run till February 13, 2026. Here are the key details and instructions for Bihar Board Class 12th Exam 2026.
The first shift will be conducted from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm. The second shift is scheduled from 2 pm to 5:15 pm.
BSEB 12 Official Question Paper 
The exams will begin on February 2, 2026, with papers on Biology, Philosophy, and Economics. Subsequent subjects include Mathematics, Political Science, and Foundation courses on February 3, 2026.
Important Instructions
- Students should reach the examination center early for a smooth examination experience.
- Electronic devices like pagers, smartwatches, and Bluetooth devices are strictly prohibited for both students and invigilators.
- Valid identity proof must be brought along with the admit card.
- Candidates for the morning session will have to report by 9 am, while candidates for the afternoon session will have to report by 1:30 pm.
- Only basic stationery items including pens, pencils, and blue/black ink pens are allowed inside the examination hall.
- As students are preparing for the Bihar Board Class 12 exams, following these guidelines will ensure a seamless and fair exam process.
The exam will follow a two-shift pattern, with exams for two subjects being conducted on a single day. The subjects include science, arts, commerce, and professional courses. Board exams will run from February 2, 2026, to February 13, 2026.
BSEB 12th Exam Datesheet 2026
| BSEB 12th Board Exam Date | 1st Sitting (9:30 am to 12:45 pm) | 2nd Sitting (2 pm to 5:15 pm) |
|---|---|---|
| 2-Feb-2026 | 119 – Biology (I.Sc)320- Philosophy (I.A) | 326 – Economics (I.A)219 – Economics (I.Com) |
| 3-Feb-2026 | 121 – Mathematics (I.Sc)327 – Mathematics (I.A) | 402 – Foundation Course (Voc)322 – Political Science (I.A) |
| 5-Feb-2026 | 117 – Physics (I.Sc) | 323 – Geography (I.A)217 – Business Studies (I.com) |
| 6-Feb-2026 | 105/124 – English (I.Sc)205/223 – English (I.com) | 306/331 – Hindi (I.A)401 – Hindi (Voc) |
| 7-Feb-2026 | 118 – Chemistry (I.Sc) | 305/330 – English (I.A)403 – English (Voc) |
| 9-Feb-2026 | 106/125 – Hindi (I.Sc)206/224 – Hindi (I.com) | 321 – History (I.A)120 – Agriculture (I.Sc) |
| 10-Feb-2026 | 107 – Urdu , 108 – Maithili, 109- Sanskrit, 110 – Prakrit, 111- Magahi, 112 – Bhojpuri, 113 – Arabic, 114 – Persian, 115 – Pali, 116 – Bangla (I.Sc)207 – Urdu , 208 – Maithili, 209- Sanskrit, 210 – Prakrit, 211- Magahi, 212 – Bhojpuri, 213 – Arabic, 214 – Persian, 215 – Pali, 216 – Bangla (I.Com)307 – Urdu , 308 – Maithili, 309- Sanskrit, 310 – Prakrit, 311- Magahi, 312 – Bhojpuri, 313 – Arabic, 314 – Persian, 315 – Pali, 316 – Bangla (I.A)503 – Urdu , 504 – Maithili, 505- Sanskrit, 506 – Prakrit, 507- Magahi, 508 – Bhojpuri, 509 – Arabic, 510 – Persian, 511 – Pali, 512 – Bangla (Voc) | 324 – Psychology (I.A)218 – Entrepreneurship (I.com) |
| 11-Feb-2026 | 318 – Music (I.A) | 319 – Home Science (I.A)Elective Subject Trade Paper – II [from subject code 431 to 457] (Vocational) |
| 12-Feb-2026 | 325 – Sociology (I.A)220 – Accountancy (I.com) | 136 – Security, 137 – Beautician, 138 – Tourism, 139 – Retail Management, 140 – Automobile, 141 – Electronics& H/W, 142 – Beauty and Wellness, 143 – Telecom, 144 – It/Ites (I.Sc)235 – Security, 236 – Beautician, 237 – Tourism, 238 – Retail Management, 239 – Automobile, 240 – Electronics& H/W, 241 – Beauty and Wellness, 242 – Telecom, 243 – It/Ites (I.Com)342 – Security, 343 – Beautician, 344 – Tourism, 345 – Retail Management, 346 – Automobile, 347 – Electronics& H/W, 348 – Beauty and Wellness, 349 – Telecom, 350 – It/Ites (I.A) |
| 13-Feb-2026 | 126 – Urdu , 127 – Maithili, 128- Sanskrit, 129 – Prakrit, 130- Magahi, 131 – Bhojpuri, 132 – Arabic, 133 – Persian, 134 – Pali, 135 – Bangla (I.Sc)225 – Urdu , 226 – Maithili, 227- Sanskrit, 228 – Prakrit, 229- Magahi, 230 – Bhojpuri, 231 – Arabic, 232 – Persian, 233 – Pali, 234 – Bangla (I.Com)332 – Urdu , 333 – Maithili, 334- Sanskrit, 335 – Prakrit, 336- Magahi, 337 – Bhojpuri, 338 – Arabic, 339 – Persian, 340 – Pali, 341 – Bangla (I.A) | 122 – Computer Science, 123 – Multimedia and web tech (I.Sc)221- Computer Science, 222 – Multimedia and web tech (I.Com)317 – Yoga and Physical Education, 328 – Computer Science, 329 – Multimedia and Web Tech (I.A)Vocational: 485- Physics, 486 Chemistry, 487- Biology, 488- Mathematics, 489 -Agriculture, 490- Business Study, 491-Accountancy, 492- Entrepreneurship, 493- History, 494- Political Science, 495 – Sociology, 496- Economics, 497 – Psychology, 498- Home Science, 499- Geography, 500- Music, 501- Philosophy, 502- Yoga & Phy. Education |
Here you can check the final BSEB Class 12th exam schedule 2026 with subject name, subject code, and exam timing. The BSEB Inter Exam will begin on 2 February 2026.
BSEB Class 12th Passing Marks
To successfully pass the BSEB 12th board exam, students must score at least 30 and 33 marks out of 100 depending on the subject. The overall marks must be at least 30%.
The passing marks vary depending on the subjects chosen by the students in bihar board class 12.
Bihar Board Class Intermediate Exam 2026 starts Tomorrow
- Students whose exam is scheduled in the morning session are required to be present at the exam center by 9 am.
- Students are required to reach the exam center early for a smooth exam experience
- Students whose exam is scheduled in the afternoon session are required to be present at the exam center by 1.30 pm
- Students can carry only basic stationery items inside the exam hall
- Students are required to carry valid identity proof along with their admit card on the day of the exam
- Students and invigilators are prohibited from using electronic devices like pagers, smart watches, Bluetooth, etc.
- Students can carry pens, pencils, and blue and black ink pens inside the exam hall
The BSEB 12th Board Exam admit cards were released on the official website on January 20. School authorities can download the admit cards of their respective students from the official website secondary.biharboardonline.com. The facility to download the admit card will be available till the end of January 31, 2026.
FAQs
What happens if a student is caught cheating during the exam?
What is the most important advice for students?
Carry only essential items.
Do not pay attention to rumors.
Follow all instructions given by the board.