The Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) is prepared to publish the official timetable of the board exams for students of Class 10 (Matric) and Class 12 (Intermediate) in 2026. The schedule for the 10th and 12th standard examinations will be shown in the coming days. The latest news indicates that the date sheet will be released in November or December 2025 on the board's official site.
Bihar Board Expected Exam Timeline
According to the trends of previous years, the theory exams for both classes can be expected to take place in February 2026. On the other hand, practical/internal assessments will be held in January 2026. Students are advised to report to their exam centers 30 minutes before the scheduled start time to avoid last-minute delays. The exams will be held in two shifts:
Shift
Timing
Morning Shift
9:30 AM – 12:45 PM
Afternoon Shift
2:00 PM – 5:15 PM
Class 10 (Matric) Tentative Subject Schedule
Although the final timetable is yet to be released, here’s an expected subject-wise breakdown based on last year’s pattern:
Date (Tentative)
First Shift (9:30 AM – 12:45 PM)
Second Shift (2:00 PM – 5:15 PM)
17 February 2026
Mother Tongue (Hindi/Urdu/Bengali/Maithili)
Mother Tongue (Hindi/Urdu/Bengali/Maithili)
18 February 2026
Mathematics
Mathematics
19 February 2026
Second Indian Language (Sanskrit/Arabic/Persian/Bhojpuri) / Hindi
Electives may cover subjects such as Higher Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, Sanskrit, Maithili, Persian, Arabic, Home Science, Music, Dance, and Fine Arts. Vocational electives can impinge on areas such as Security, Beautician, Tourism, Retail Management, Automobile, Electronics, and Telecom.
Class 12 (Intermediate) Exam Streams
The Class 12 timetable will be released separately for Science, Commerce, and Arts streams. Students can expect the following subjects:
Stream
Key Subjects
Science
Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Mathematics
Commerce
Accountancy, Business Studies, Economics
Arts
History, Political Science, Geography, Sociology
How to Download the Timetable of the Bihar Board?
Once released, students can download the timetable by following these steps:
Step 2: After visiting the website, go to the “Notifications” section.
Step 3: Click on the link for “Class 10/12 Exam Date Sheet 2026”
Step 4: View the datesheet displayed on the webpage and then download the PDF and save it for reference.
Note: The board may also publish updates via its official Twitter handle @officialbseb.
Preparation Tips For BSEB Class 10th and 12th Exam
The students should start their last change over and practice with model papers. It is very advantageous to have the timetable beforehand while preparing for a subject-wise study and also in giving time to the mock tests and revision. Below are some tips to score good marks in the board exams.
First of all, Understand syllabus and exam pattern: Get used to the official Bihar School Examination Board (BSEB) syllabus as well as the board exam pattern along with the different subjects and topics weightages.
Concentrate on NCERT textbooks: Use only NCERT books as they are the basis of your preparation and they cover the entire material required for the Bihar Board exams.
Develop a practical study schedule: Draft a daily or weekly plan that will give you enough time for all the subjects and the focus community will be those subjects that you are weak in.
Prepare brief notes: Once you have understood the topic, make your own short notes. These will be very helpful for you during the quick revision, especially if you want to memorize facts, formulas or key terms.
