Bihar Board Exam Dates 2026: Expected Schedule for Class 10 & 12 Announced

The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is about to release the official Bihar Board exam dates 2026 for Class 10 and Class 12 students. Following a consistent pattern from previous years, the board is expected to announce the detailed exam date sheet in early the first-half of December 2025. Students can easily download the timetable from Bihar Board’s official websites, including biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in  and secondary.biharboardonline.com 

Key highlights of Bihar Board 10th-12th Exam 2026 Date Sheet

• Start of Exam: February 2026 (provisional)
• Class 10 Exams: It is expected to start mid-February and continue till the end of the month. 
• Class 12 Exams: This is likely to start in the first week of February and end by mid-February.
• Shifts: Two exam shifts per day Morning (9:30 AM to 12:45 PM) Afternoon (1:45 PM to 5:00 PM)
• Practical Exams: Both classes will take a practical examination (tentative) in January 2026.
• Application Deadlines Application Deadlines: Exam registrations are covered under November 18, 2025.

Bihar Board Exam Date Sheet 2026: How to Download It?

Students must visit the official Bihar Board site frequently to stay informed about the recent news and updates. After release, the exam date sheet will be made available on the official portal in downloadable PDF format which will contain the subject-wise exam dates, exam timings and any special instructions. To download it, students must visit the site, go to the BSEB date sheet, and click the download button. 

What Students Need to Know

More than 17 lakh students are likely to take the Bihar Board exam this year. As exam preparations are in a frenzy, the confirmed timetable is of help to the students and the parents to plan the study schedule well. It is highly recommended to initiate targeted revision and employ study resources in a strategic manner.

Trends & Pass Percentage

In recent years there have been increased pass percentages in Class 12 board exams which is a measure of improved teaching strategies and performance by the students. Bihar Board has maintained strict exam supervision such as CCTV supervision and special squads, which makes exams fair and transparent.

The overall pass percentage of class 10th and 12th are as follows:

• 2025: 82.11% for Class 10 and 86.50% for Class 12.
• 2024: 86% for Class 12 and 82.91% for Class 10
• 2023: 81.04% for the Class 10 and 83.70% for class 12
• 2022: 79.88% for the 10th grade and 80.15% for class 12

The Bihar Board Exam Date Sheet 2026 is eagerly awaited by thousands of students across Bihar. The official timetable for the exam will be announced soon, keeping in mind the trend of tentative dates, and will allow students to plan their studies better and approach the exams confidently. 

For latest updates about the date sheet, check official Bihar Board portals and trusted education news sites and keep yourself informed about all latest announcements and exam-related information.