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The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is the conducting body of Class 12th Bihar Board Exams every year between February and March. Looking at the past year's exam trends, it is expected that BSEB will release the detailed timetable PDF by the end of December 2025 on the BSEB Official website seniorsecondary.biharboardonline.com.
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Last year, around 1,291,684 students appeared across various streams in the Class 12 BSEB exam.
- The overall pass percentage for 2025 was an impressive 87.21% in Class 12, reflecting a positive trend in academic performance.
- The exam consists of 100 marks for non-practical subjects like history, political science, etc., and 70 marks for practical subjects, with 30 marks for practical exams.
Stream-wise pass percentages for 2025 in Arts, Commerce, and Science streams (Class 12) are 86.15%, 94.88%, and 87.80%.
Key Summary
In this article, we have shared information about the Bihar Board Class 12 Examination, Registration, Eligibility, Syllabus, Subject-Wise Weightage, BSEB Exam Pattern, and Preparation Plan.
- The BSEB 2026 exam will begin in January 2026, with practical papers followed by theory papers.
- The BSEB 12th admit card 2026 for the theory exam will be released in January 2026 on the BSEB official website.
- The exam pattern of the Bihar Board Exam 2026 will remain the same, which will include multiple-choice questions as well as descriptive questions.
- A student must have at least 75% attendance in the academic year to appear in the Bihar Board Class 12 exam.
Also Read:
- What is BSEB Class 12 exam?
- Bihar Board Class 12 FAQs
- BSEB Class 12 Important Dates Tentative
- BSEB Class 12 Eligibility Criteria
- BSEB Class 12 Eligibility Criteria FAQs
- BSEB Class 12 Registration
- BSEB Class 12 Registration FAQs
- BSEB Syllabus Class 12
- BSEB Class 12 Exam Pattern
- BSEB Class 12 Exam Pattern FAQs
- BSEB Class 12 Admit Card
- BSEB Model Papers
- Preparation Plan for BSEB 12th Class 2026
- Frequently Asked Questions
What is BSEB Class 12 exam?
The Bihar Board Class 12 Exam is the final examination conducted by the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) for students completing their BSEB intermediate education (12th grade) in the state of Bihar. It is also commonly called the BSEB Intermediate Exam.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Board | Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) |
| Name of the Exam | Bihar Board Class 12th Exam |
| Frequency of Conduct | Once a year |
| Mode of Exam | Offline |
| Exam Duration | 3 Hours 15 Minutes |
| Exam Time |
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| Stream | Arts, Commerce, and Science |
| Total Students Appeared (2025) | 12,92,313 students
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| Total Marks Per Subject |
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| Passing Criteria | 33% in every subject |
| Exam Pattern | MCQs, Short Answers & Long Answers |
| BSEB Official Website | biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in |
Bihar Board Class 12 FAQs
Ques. What is the full form of BSEB?
Ans. The full form of BSEB is Bihar School Education Board. It is a government body that conducts exams for Class 10 (Matric) and Class 12 (Intermediate) students in Bihar. It also manages other school-level exams like Diploma in Elementary Education (D.El.Ed) and Teacher Eligibility Test (TET) in the state.
Ques. In which mode of the BSEB exam for class 12 is conducted?
Ans. The BSEB exam for class 12 is held in the offline mode. It is conducted for 3 hours and 15 minutes. Students are given two separate answer sheets - one for the MCQ (objective) section and another for the descriptive (subjective) part.
Ques. When will the BSEB exam for class 12 begin in 2026?
Ans. The BSEB exam for class 12th is tentatively scheduled to begin in January 2026 with the practical exams, followed by the theory exams in February 2026.
Ques. From which website can we check the Bihar Board Class 12 result?
Ans. You can check and download the Bihar Board Class 12 result from the BSEB Official Website, biharboardonline.bihar.gov.in.
BSEB Class 12 Important Dates Tentative
The BSEB exam for class 12 will be held in February 2026, and the admit card will be released in January 2026. Students should keep track of the Bihar Board exam dates so as not to miss out on the major events related to the Bihar Board Class 12 exam.
| Dates (Tentative) | BSEB Class 12 Exam 2026 Events |
|---|---|
| December 2025 | Release of Exam Date Sheet |
| January 2026 | Release of Admit Card |
| January 17 – February 5, 2026 | Practical Exam Class 12 |
| February 2026 | Starting Date of |
| March 2026 | End Date of BSEB Exam |
| March/April 2026 | Result Declaration |
BSEB Class 12 Eligibility Criteria
Before applying for the Class 12 BSEB exam, students should meet the eligibility criteria. Failing to meet the eligibility criteria will result in disqualification from the exam.
| Category | Eligibility Requirement |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | The student must have passed Class 11 from a school affiliated with the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB). |
| Enrollment | The student must be formally registered with BSEB through the Final Registration process (done in Class 11 or 12). |
| Attendance Requirement | The student must have at least 75% attendance in the academic year (Class 12). |
| Subjects Requirement | The student must have chosen at least 6 subjects, including two language subjects and four elective subjects, as per the BSEB syllabus. The best 5 will be calculated in the results. |
| School/College Affiliation | The student must be enrolled in a BEB-recognized school or college (for regular students). |
| Private Candidates | Students who have previously failed or want to improve their marks can apply privately (they must also have a valid registration number). |
| Age Limit | There is no specific upper age limit, but the student must have completed Class 10 (Matric) before appearing. |
BSEB Class 12 Eligibility Criteria FAQs
Ques. Are the students who get compartment allowed to appear in the Class 12 BSEB exam?
Ans. Yes, the students who get a compartment in the Class 12 BSEB exam are eligible to appear in the exam.
They can give the compartment exam conducted by the Bihar Board after a few months of the main exam result. This gives them another chance to pass in subjects in which they did not qualify.
Ques. Students having 2–3 years of gap after their matric exam allowed to give the BSEB exam?
Ans. Yes, students having a 2-3 year gap after their matric exam are allowed to appear in the Bihar Board Class 12 exam.
There is no strict rule about the gap. The main requirement is that the student must have passed the class 10 exam from a recognized board. They should be enrolled in a BSEB intermediate college or a school affiliated with the Bihar Board before taking the BSEB Class 12 exam.
Ques. What is the subject requirement for the Bihar Board Class 12 exam?
Ans. In the Bihar Board Class 12 exam, students have to select 6 subjects in total, which include:
Two language subjects:
- Compulsory Language: Hindi or English
- Second Language: Hindi, English, Sanskrit, or Urdu.
The four elective subjects are based on the chosen stream:
- Arts: History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology, or any other elective subjects offered by the Bihar Board.
- Commerce: Economics, Accountancy, Business Studies, and optional subjects like Mathematics or Informatics Practices.
- Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology/Mathematics, and optional subjects like computer science or Informatics Practices.
BSEB Class 12 Registration
Bihar Board Class 12 registration process for 2025-26 is conducted both for regular students and private candidates. The registration process for regular students is done by the school on behalf of the students, and private candidates have to register by themselves through the official BSEB official website.
BSEB Class 12 Final Registration
Final Registration for Bihar Board 12th Class is the official process where students are enrolled to appear for the Class 12 exam.
Purpose:
- To submit all student details (name, date of birth, subjects, school, etc.)
- To choose exam subjects
- To pay the exam fees
Who does it:
- Regular students: Schools complete it on behalf of students
- Private students: Students complete it themselves
Outcome:
- Once submitted, the student is officially registered for the exam.
- A Registration Card is generated for reference.
Here’s the process for doing the registration for the Bihar Board Class 12 Examination:
Source: regsecondary.biharboardonline.com/
BSEB Class 12 Dummy Registration
Dummy Registration is a verification step that happens after Final Registration for the Bihar Board Class 12 Exam.
Purpose:
- To check and verify all details submitted in the Final Registration
- To allow corrections if any personal or subject information is wrong
Who does it:
- Schools (for regular students) or students (for private candidates)
- BSEB provides a Dummy Registration Card to check the details
Outcome:
- Corrected and verified details are used to generate the Admit Card
- Ensures there are no mistakes in the official exam record
BSEB Class 12 2026 – Registration Schedule
Here is the registration schedule for the final registration and dummy registration.
| Event | Start Date | End Date / Last Date | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dummy Registration & Correction | 05-07-2025 | 25-07-2025 | First window |
| Dummy Registration & Correction | 26-07-2025 | 09-08-2025 | Second window |
| Dummy Registration & Correction | 10-08-2025 | 19-08-2025 | Third window |
| Dummy Registration & Correction | 23-08-2025 | 08-09-2025 | Fourth window |
| Extended Registration with Late Fee | — | 03-09-2025 | Fee payment till 01-09-2025 |
| Dummy Registration & Correction | 09-09-2025 | 14-09-2025 | Fifth window |
| Extended Registration with Late Fee | — | 04-10-2025 | Fee payment till 03-10-2025 |
BSEB Class 12 Registration FAQs
Ques. What was the last date for Bihar Board Class 12 registration?
Ans. The last date for Bihar Board Class 12 registration was on 12th October 2025, with the late registration fee.
Ques. Why does the Bihar Board do dummy registration before releasing the final admit card?
Ans. The Bihar Board conducts dummy registration before issuing the final admit card to allow students to check:
- Check personal details for errors before final submission.
- Confirm chosen subjects and stream.
- Avoid mistakes in the final admit card.
- School verification of student information.
Ques. Can we change our details after the BSEB 12th Class registration?
Ans. Yes, you can change your details, but only during the correction period of the dummy registration.
BSEB Syllabus Class 12
Bihar Board Class 12 Syllabus is divided into 3 streams. Each stream, like Arts, Commerce, and Science, has different subjects that the student has to study. Students can find the Bihar Board Class 12 syllabus on its BSEB official website.
| Streams | Subjects |
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| Humanities | History, Political Science, Geography, Psychology/ Sociology |
| Commerce | Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics |
| Science | Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics |
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BSEB Class 12 Exam Pattern
In the BSEB 12th Class exams, each subject has a different number of question patterns. The Practical subjects carry 70 marks for the theory paper, while the non-practical subjects carry 100 marks for the theory paper.
| Stream | Subjects | Theory | Practical | Type of Questions |
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| Science | Physics | 70 | 30 | Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer, Practical Exam |
| Chemistry | 70 | 30 | Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer, Practical Exam | |
| Biology | 70 | 30 | Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer, Practical Exam | |
| Mathematics | 100 | N/A | Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer | |
| Commerce | Accountancy | 100 | N/A | Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer |
| Business Studies | 100 | N/A | Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer | |
| Economics | 100 | N/A | Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer | |
| Arts | History | 100 | N/A | Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer |
| Political Science | 100 | N/A | Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer | |
| Geography | 70 | 30 | Practical Exam, Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer | |
| Psychology/Sociology | 100 | N/A | Multiple Choice, Short Answer, Long Answer | |
| Vocational | IT/Computer Science | 70 | 30 | Practical Exam, Short Answer, Long Answer |
| Retail/Other Vocational Subjects | 70 | 30 | Practical Exam, Short Answer, Long Answer |
BSEB Class 12 - Subject-Wise Question Weightage
We have mentioned the subject-wise question weightage for the BSEB 12th Class exam. Understanding this will help students focus more on the high-weightage sections.
| Stream | Subject | MCQs | Short Answer Questions | Long Answer Questions | Total Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Science | Physics | 35 | 10 | 3 | 70 |
| Chemistry | 35 | 10 | 3 | 70 | |
| Biology | 35 | 10 | 3 | 70 | |
| Mathematics | 50 | 15 | 4 | 100 | |
| Commerce | Accountancy | 50 | 15 | 4 | 100 |
| Business Studies | 50 | 15 | 4 | 100 | |
| Economics | 50 | 15 | 4 | 100 | |
| Arts | History | 50 | 15 | 4 | 100 |
| Political Science | 50 | 15 | 4 | 100 | |
| Geography | 35 | 10 | 3 | 70 | |
| Psychology | 50 | 15 | 4 | 100 | |
| Home Science | 35 | 10 | 3 | 70 | |
| Languages | Hindi, English, Sanskrit, etc. | 50 | 15 | 4 | 100 |
BSEB Class 12 Exam Pattern FAQs
Ques. What is the paper pattern of Bihar Board Class 12 exam?
Ans. In the BSEB 12th Class exam, the total marks are 100 for non-practical subjects and 70 for practical subjects like chemistry, biology, etc., and in this, 30 marks are given for practicals.
The paper is based on MCQs, short and long answer types.
Ques. Are there any internal assessment marks for the BSEB 12th Class exam?
Ans. No, there are no internal assessment marks for the Bihar Board Class 12 exam. For practical subjects like biology, physics, and chemistry, there are practical marks of 30.
Ques. Both practical and non-practical subjects have different mark weightage in the Bihar Board Class 12 exam?
Ans. Yes, both practical and non-practical subjects have different marks in the BSEB 12th Class exam. The practical subjects only have a theory exam of 100 marks, and practical subjects consist of 70 marks for theory and 30 marks for practical exams.
BSEB Class 12 Admit Card
The BSEB 12th admit card 2026 for the theory exam will be released in January 2026 on the BSEB official website. School Principals can download the BSEB 12th Class admit cards 2026 at seniorsecondary.biharboardonline.com using their user ID and password. Students must collect it from their respective schools before appearing for the exams.
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BSEB Model Papers
BSEB will release the model papers for all the subjects of class 12 soon. Below is the PDF for last year's model papers of Class 12 BSEB exams:
| Subject | Model Papers |
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| English (105/124/205/223) | Download PDF |
| Hindi (106/206/306) | Download PDF |
| Urdu (107/207/307/503) | Download PDF |
| Maithili (108/208/308/504) | Download PDF |
| Sanskrit (109/209/309/505) | Download PDF |
| Prakrit (110/210/310/506) | Download PDF |
| Magahi (111/211/311) | Download PDF |
| L.L. Bhojpuri (112/212/312/508) | Download PDF |
| Arabic (113/213/313/509) | Download PDF |
| Persian (114/214/314/510) | Download PDF |
| Pali (115/215/315/511) | Download PDF |
| Bangla (116/216/316/512) | Download PDF |
| Physics (117) | Download PDF |
| Chemistry (118) | Download PDF |
| Biology (119) | Download PDF |
| Agriculture (120) | Download PDF |
| Mathematics (121/327) | Download PDF |
| Computer Science (122/221/328) | Download PDF |
| Multimedia & Web Technology (123) | Download PDF |
| Business Studies (217) | Download PDF |
| Entrepreneurship (218) | Download PDF |
| Economics (219) | Download PDF |
| Accountancy (220) | Download PDF |
| Yoga & Physical Education (317) | Download PDF |
| Music (318) | Download PDF |
| Home Science (319) | Download PDF |
| Philosophy (320) | Download PDF |
| History (321) | Download PDF |
| Political Science (322) | Download PDF |
| Geography (323) | Download PDF |
| Psychology (324) | Download PDF |
| Sociology (325) | Download PDF |
| Music (326) | Download PDF |
Preparation Plan for BSEB 12th Class 2026
Having the right preparation plans before the exam is crucial. As only 4 months are remaining for the BSEB 12th Class Exams, students should now focus strictly on their preparation. We have provided a 4-month preparation strategy for the students.
| Phase | Duration | Goal | Main Focus | Daily / Weekly Tasks |
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| Phase 1: Finish Syllabus | October 2025 | Complete all remaining chapters | NCERT books, hard chapters, formulas, and important points |
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| Phase 2: Revision & Practice | November 2025 | Remember the chapters and understand the questions | Previous year papers, model questions |
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| Phase 3: Mock Tests | December 2025 | Practice full papers and timing | Full-length mock papers |
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| Phase 4: Final Revision | January 2026 – Early Feb 2026 | Quick review and ready for the exam | Notes, formulas, diagrams, essays |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ques. When will the compartment exam be held for the BSEB 12th Class?
Ans. The compartment exam for the Bihar Board Class 12 is held after the main exam results are announced, giving students a second chance to pass the subjects they failed.
Ques. Does BSEB recommend NCERT books for the class 12 exam?
Ans. Yes, the Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) recommends NCERT textbooks for Class 12 students. The BSEB Class 12 syllabus is largely based on the NCERT curriculum, especially for subjects like Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics, Economics, and Political Science.
Ques. What are the passing marks for the BSEB Class 12 exam?
Ans. The passing marks for the BSEB Class 12 exam are 33% in each subject. For subjects with practical exams, students must get 33% in both theory and practical separately.
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