Bihar Board Matric Exam 2026 begins Today: Bihar School Examination Board will start the BSEB Matriculation Exam 2026 on February 17, 2026 class 10 at various examination centers across the state.
The BSEB Matric exam 2026 will be conducted in two shifts on all days – the first shift from 9.30 am to 12.45 pm and the second from 2 pm to 4.45 pm.
Bihar 10 Exam 2026 Start Now
BSEB has set up a control room for students, parents, and others, which will be operational from February 16 to February 25, 2026.
If anyone faces any kind of problem during the examination, they can inform on the telephone numbers of the control room of the committee – 0612-2232257 and 0612-2232227. For more related details candidates can visit the official website of BSEB.
Check the Important Instructions given Below
- Candidates will have to carry the admit card to the examination center on all days.
- All the appearing candidates must reach the examination center 30 minutes before the commencement of the examination. For Shift 1, candidates must reach the examination center by 9 am, and for Shift 2, candidates must reach the examination center by 1.30 pm.
- In all shifts, candidates will be given an initial 15 minutes to read and understand the questions.
- Visually impaired and handicapped candidates who are unable to write on their own will be allowed to hire a scribe. All such candidates will be provided 20 minutes of additional time per hour as compensation.
BSEB Class 10th exams starting on 17 February 2026
Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) will conduct class 10 exams from February 17. BSEB has scheduled to conduct the examinations from February 17 to February 25, 2026.
The examination session will be divided into two shifts: morning and afternoon. The morning session will run from 9:30 am to 12:45 pm, while the afternoon session will be held from 2 pm to 5:15 pm.

As per the BSEB exam timetable, the exams will begin with the mother tongue paper on February 17, followed by the mathematics exam on February 18. The duration of each BSEB Matric exam is 3 hours and 15 minutes in which initial 15 minutes will be allotted for the students. Review the question paper.
timings for the first and second shifts
The examination is being conducted in two shifts from today:
- First Shift: 9:30 AM to 12:45 PM.
- Second Shift: 2:00 PM to 5:15 PM.
FAQs
What precautions should be taken while filling the OMR sheet?
Fill the circles completely; do not leave them half-filled or incomplete.
Do not use whitener, eraser, or your fingernails on the OMR sheet, otherwise, the computer may reject your answer sheet.
What is the last entry time for the examination center?
For the first shift: By 9:00 AM.
For the second shift: By 1:30 PM.
If a student has forgotten their admit card 2026 at home today, will they be allowed to take the exam?
What items are prohibited in the examination hall?
Mobile phones, Bluetooth devices, smartwatches, or any other electronic gadgets.
Calculators, whitener, or blades.
Pieces of paper or chits.